Winter brings lots of restrictions with itself. Days are short, less of sun shine warmth, snow covered surroundings, slippery roads make venturing out a big trouble. But planning a trip to Ireland during Winter is nut such a bad idea. This article will prove this point to you. Sounds interesting? Then read on! In case of Road trip planning- One need not worry about changing the wheels of SUV or car to non-studded tires. There is no mandatory wheel change policy followed in Ireland. You need not worry about having suv non-studded tires or any other winter variant on, you could just drive through with your wheels sets that ensure good protection for safety and grip during winter season.
Ireland can never be too cold to enjoy a day out for a cliff-top stroll on Achill Island on the Wild Atlantic Way, to enjoy tall tales along the Causeway Coast, or explore the hidden mysteries of countless castles in Ireland’s Ancient East. You could be greeted with a bright sunny day with clear blue skies on a crisp winter morning.
Winters call for special warming delicacies that keep you warm from the inside. Irish traditional delicacies are sumptuous and mouth watering alike. It could be a hearty bowl of Irish stew or seafood chowder, to warm you from the inside out. In County Cork, the local delicacy is spiced beef. You could pick up some beef cooked up with sugar, spices and berries from the English market. These local dishes will surely make you forget the chill outside.
There are many events that mark winter to be a delightful season. Events such as New Year’s Festival, Christmas market will infuse festive soul in city life. All the streets are lit up for festival and turns deep dark winter night into a glowing and starry one. Local delicacies and handmade goodies are to be procured on such events.
Winter will not hold you back from enjoying at the white capped Mourne Mountains, where Narnia was created. Snow covered peaks of Mayo’s Croagh Patrick that glisten in sun shine will not stop you from being awestruck with the natural beauty Ireland has to offer. Further south, the rugged landscape of Cork’s Beara Peninsula is only embellished by the howling winds and crashing waves that whip along its incredible coastline.
The winter solstice spectacle has to be at New Grange in County Meath’s Brú Na Bóinne, where an annual lottery draw takes place to enter the burial mound for its phenomenal 5,000-year-old light show. At Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, the southern passage tomb has a winter solstice alignment at sunset; while Beaghmore in County Tyrone will allow you to watch the sunrise align with the stone rows.
