Hidden gems in Ireland / Places to stay in Ireland

[qwerty123]

Has anyone got any good ideas of places to stay in Ireland? Places to catch great scenery or an active type of holiday with hikes etc? Hoping to go for a few days near the end of August.

Also any good ideas for places to stay for New Years Eve - somewhere in Ireland would be great or a reasonably-priced foreign location!

Hidden gems in Ireland would be great...maybe even enough for a whole thread of its own?!

[Harold Disgracey]

Gougane Barra in west Cork, a lovely family run hotel situated right beside a forest park.

http://m.gouganebarrahotel.com

[macdanger2]

Thinking about taking a few days off at the end of the week and hoping to rent somewhere by the beach close enough to Dublin - between say Down and Wexford. Anyone got any recommendations?

[thewobbler]

Thinking about taking a few days off at the end of the week and hoping to rent somewhere by the beach close enough to Dublin - between say Down and Wexford. Anyone got any recommendations?

I was very taken by Dunmore East a few years ago.

[mrdeeds]

Thinking about taking a few days off at the end of the week and hoping to rent somewhere by the beach close enough to Dublin - between say Down and Wexford. Anyone got any recommendations?

Carlingford although midweek, not weekend.

[AZOffaly]

Thinking about taking a few days off at the end of the week and hoping to rent somewhere by the beach close enough to Dublin - between say Down and Wexford. Anyone got any recommendations?

I was very taken by Dunmore East a few years ago.

A beautiful spot. Might be a bit far?

[Orior]

If you want to be on your own, then try the Armagh thread on GAA Board.

[magpie seanie]

Roundstone in County Galway. Especially if the weather is like this. Just fantastic.

[Insane Bolt]

Brittas Bay is lovely.

[manfromdelmonte]

Inis Oirr, Galway
Beautiful beach, three pubs they all serve food and a few b&bs. Nice casual walks around the island
Park car in doolin, get ferry over
Stay in the Burren on the way back and get some hikes in.

[Syferus]

Almost anywhere outside the big tourist towns in Donegal. I'm partial to Ardara myself, which is a great spot when any of the seemingly 20 festivals they have are on.

[Insane Bolt]

Last time I was home neither Galway or Donegal were between Down and Wexford😳

[spuds]

Not by the sea but Graiguenamanagh is a hidden gem. The Barrow walk/cycle riverside to St. Mullins is special with added incentive of the cafe bar at your destination. Graiguenamanagh itself has plenty of nice pubs and a few foodie spots.

They have river swimming and boards to dive in. This weather the place is magical.