Top Destinations
Galway—Co.Galway
Galway is one of the best places I’ve visited in Ireland, full of vibrant streets, music, and the kind of charm that makes you never want to leave. I went there with my best friend, Abiola, and we promised each other many more adventures—but sadly, that trip ended up being our last. What a shame. It’s one of those places where, when you have the time, Galway has the place to make every moment unforgettable. Our trip, however, fell short of visiting Kylemore Abbey, which I’d have loved to see.
Sligo—Co.Sligo
I visited Sligo twice. The first time, I went alone during a heavy rainstorm, and I didn’t really enjoy the place. Though I enjoyed the solo trip to Sligo via the Expressway—the lakes along the way were eye-catching, though sadly, the bus couldn’t stop so I could get a closer look, and I’ve always loved being near water—the second time was during a road trip over Christmas 2024. On our way from Malin Head, we passed through Sligo and even hiked a trail near a hill, but it wasn’t very impressive.
Tralee—Co. Kerry
Tralee is truly beautiful. I visited this place, and the bus stopped at Limerick. It’s quite far—part of the Irish Diaspora—and the round trip took me nine hours. Considering I was returning the same day, I was really tired. Still, I had the chance to see rural Ireland, and it was just fascinating—the mountain views and cattle along Irish farms were mesmerizing. It reminded me of the cows back in my village.
Waterford—Co.Waterford
Another good place worthwhile visiting is Waterford. Passing through Co. Carlow, the journey was a sad one for me—at that time, Russia was heavily shelling Ukraine, and I had been following the news in disbelief. The entire journey, my thoughts were with the people of Ukraine. Nonetheless, I enjoyed passing over the bridge—some great engineering work there—and there was this trail, the Waterford Greenway, which I was determined to complete. I managed 5 km on the trail, and in total, I walked 20 km that day, only to be told that the full trail is 46 km. That was perhaps my second-longest distance covered on foot in my life—having previously walked 35 km from my rural home to a market called Mashati in Tanzania. I’m too old to walk like that now!
Malin Head—Co. Donegal
Getting to Malin Head is challenging—I’m not even sure if there are buses that go there. I went with my friend’s car during our 2024 Christmas tour, passing through Northern Ireland. That Christmas felt really bleak: there were very few cars on the road, and most gas stations, restaurants, and supermarkets were closed. We arrived in Malin Head around 1 pm, stopping along the way to admire a few sights. Malin Head itself is very steep and slippery, so it can be dangerous—great caution is advised. It was still amazing to see the place, and the scenery left a lasting impression.
Ballina—Co. Mayo
Do not travel to Ballina if you don’t have a car. Buses will just drop you at the bus stop, and from there you’ll be limited to a radius of about 1 km. Buses moving around the city are hard to find, and Ubers are too busy to come for you, even if you tip the drivers. The place itself is beautiful—truly beautiful, I dare say. It’s the only place I visited in Ireland where I wished I could come back earlier, simply because there was no transport. I ended up taking a bus before my scheduled time, and the driver charged me €13.50. I told him I had a return ticket, but he said it was not valid. Maybe I could have looked for Garron Noone—“Follow me, I’m delicious”—to save the situation. Ooh, Ballina!
Cliffs of Moha—Co. Clare
Now that the mountain cannot come to Mohammed, Mohammed has to go to the mountain. I’m the Mohammed, and I plan to visit the Cliffs of Moher. The place has been on my wishlist for the longest time, and before 2025 comes to an end, I want to see it and take some footage with my drone. I can’t wait to stand at the edge, feel the wind, and capture the cliffs from above—it’s going to be unforgettable.
Cobh–Co. Cork
If you love old towns, Cork is the place to be. The city felt so calm and quiet—none of the Dublin drama—and I honestly felt like I’d stepped into a different country. Then came the trip to Cobh, and oh, the temptation to fly my drone over Haulbowline to capture those windmills! I resisted, but the county is huge, full of beautiful spots I didn’t get to see. I can’t wait to go back—it’s ancient, full of history, and I felt so much love there. Take me back to Cobh!