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The County Clare coastline in Ireland: tiered grey limestone cliffs falling into a rough Atlantic sea, a headland running north, wind-burnt grass and a low drystone wall under heavy overcast sky

County Clare by Car: The Complete Self-Drive Guide

How to drive County Clare: sequence the county properly, from Bunratty and Ennis to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin and the Aran Islands, the Burren, Lahinch, Loop Head and East Clare, with real distances and honest trade-offs.

A wide elevated view over the island-studded waters of Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland, with Croagh Patrick rising on the right under soft overcast light

County Mayo and Connemara by Car: The Complete Self-Drive Guide

A five-day self-drive through County Mayo and Connemara: Westport and Clew Bay, Achill and Keem Bay, the Ceide Fields and Downpatrick Head, Knock and Cong, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park and the Killary fjord.

A panoramic coastal road winding along the West Cork coastline at sunset, with green cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean.

Cork and Southwest Ireland by Car: The Self-Drive Guide Beyond the Ring of Kerry

A self-drive guide to Cork and Southwest Ireland, covering Kinsale, Clonakilty, Mizen Head, the Beara Peninsula, Gougane Barra, Cobh and the practical driving notes you need for the route.

Winding coastal road on the Beara Peninsula in Southwest Ireland with dramatic Atlantic cliffs and green hills, no people.

Ring of Beara by Car: The Full Loop, Healy Pass and Dursey

The Ring of Beara is the quieter, wilder answer to the Ring of Kerry. Here is how to drive the full loop, what to stop for at Healy Pass, Castletownbere and Dursey Island, and where the Beara beats its famous neighbour outright.

A winding coastal road along the Ring of Kerry with green cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean

Ring of Kerry by Car: The Self-Drive Guide That Goes Beyond the Coach Bus Stops

Plan a Ring of Kerry self-drive with the right direction, the best stops, and detailed guides for Killarney, Kenmare, Skellig, Valentia, Gap of Dunloe and Dingle.

A dramatic coastal road winding along steep green cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean on the Dingle Peninsula.

Slea Head Drive by Car: The Best Dingle Peninsula Coastal Loop

Slea Head Drive is the best coastal loop on the Dingle Peninsula, but the coaches, narrow bends and changeable weather can spoil it if you are not prepared. Here is how to drive it the right way, from Dingle town to Coumeenoole and back.

A narrow single-track mountain road through the Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry, with steep rocky peaks and grazing sheep.

Gap of Dunloe by Car: Driving the Mountain Pass from Killarney

A frank guide to driving the Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry — when the narrow mountain pass is worth taking by car, what to expect, how to avoid the crowds, and the alternatives many visitors prefer.

A winding coastal road through the mountains and loughs of County Donegal at sunset

Driving Donegal: The Self-Drive Guide to Ireland's Wildest Coast

A cousin-to-cousin route guide to driving County Donegal: how to loop the county, which stops deserve a full morning, where to base yourself, and the honest truth about roads, weather and distance.

Dramatic clifftop view at Malin Head on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal

Malin Head and the Inishowen 100: Driving Ireland's Most Northerly Point

A self-drive guide to the Inishowen 100 and Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, with honest advice on the route, parking, beaches, and the driving conditions that catch visitors out.