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Off the coast of County Kerry, Skellig Michael rises dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, 13 km from the mainland. This remote island, known as Sceilg Mhichíl in Irish, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its early Christian monastic settlement and stunning natural beauty.

Ireland might not scream “tropical getaway,” but it’s absolutely packed with stunning island beaches where you can dive right into crystal-clear waters - even if they're a bit brisk!

If you’re looking for the Irish hike that properly tests your legs, lungs and head for heights, this is the one. The Coomloughra Horseshoe is a full-value mountain day in County Kerry that links Ireland’s three highest summits, Carrauntoohil (1,038.6m), Beenkeragh (1,008m) and Caher (1,000m), via ridges and a few hands-on sections.

Ireland is full of amazing trails, forest paths, coastal walks and muddy puddles (sorry, clean car) — and the best bit? So many of them are totally dog-friendly. We’ve rounded up some of Ireland’s best hikes where both two-legged and four-legged walkers are welcome!