From corner to corner, the Ireland becomes a beacon of beauty during the winter months, found in both its natural landmarks and its man-made municipalities.
Despite the cold air, wet rain, and dreary days that can often characterise Ireland during the winter, there is no shortage of exquisite places that all but make up for these shortfalls.
If you are lucky enough to be in Ireland this winter or next, here are 5 beautiful places you will encounter during your stay here.
5. Galway City Centre (Co. Galway) – A City in the Christmas Spirit
The city’s annual Christmas market provides the perfect setting for the arrival of winter, while the centre’s main streets are wrapped in the Christmas decorations.
4. Cobh (Co. Cork) – For a Colourful Winter
Cobh in County Cork has long been one of Ireland’s most notable landmarks, but the famous town takes on extra beauty in the wintertime.
The iconic rows of coloured houses are peppered by the white snow that rests upon their roofs, providing a rainbow of colours to brighten the town during its coldest months.
3. Powerscourt Estate and Gardens (Co. Wicklow) – For the Winter Wonderland
In the distance lies the Sugarloaf Mountain, while its own grounds are packed with trees and a lake to make this a winter experience not worth passing up.
2. Croagh Patrick (Co. Mayo) – Where Religion and Winter Meet
As the harsh winter rips the trees of their leaves and colour, the bright white of the peaked mountains truly brings the west of Ireland to life.
1. Mount Errigal (Co. Donegal) – For Stunning Natural Beauty
The most stunning and beautiful of sites in Ireland during the winter is the domineering Mount Errigal, which stands 751 metres tall in the Tir Chonaill county and is Donegal’s largest peak.
From its piercing peak to its expansive foundations, the Errigal is enveloped in a blanket of snow throughout the winter months, providing a unique reflection of the Dunlewey Lough that surrounds it.
Source: IB4UD
