15 Photos That Show Ireland Is The Perfect Fall Travel Destination

There’s a long-standing joke in Ireland that the main difference between the seasons is not so much the weather but the way people adjust their dress sense to pretend it has changed. In a mild Atlantic climate prone to plenty of rain, the evenings start to draw in throughout autumn, the leaves change colour, the pubs get more crowded and certain cultural aspects come to the fore.

Whether you’re looking to delve into the world of local GAA (which peaks in the mid-autumn evenings with county club finales), experience the trad music scene or explore the countryside at its most mystical looking, this is a great time to drop in.

Ireland is pretty great any time of year,

but autumnal weather really brings out the colours

in the green-space-filled cities,

and the sweeping, empty countryside.

It’s the perfect time for a hike,

to find something very old,

or to just to be alone

in beautiful open spaces

and connect with nature.

While you’re here, we invented Halloween, and it’s a huge deal.

We even have a huge, intimidating parade.

Our unique sports, hurling and Gaelic football, are reaching their passionate club finales.

And there’s no better spot in the world in fall than a warm Irish pub

with intimate, traditional music

and days topped off with Ireland’s must-have winter drink, hot whiskey with lemon.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

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