Why Visit Ireland in April and May?

In Ireland, Mother Nature creates her own bouquets, and flowers are in vivid abundance. Bright, new leaves have sprouted, filling out Ireland’s impressive green forests and parks. If you choose to visit Ireland in spring, you’ll get the chance to experience Irish flowers at their very best during springtime!

In April and May, Irish wildflowers and manicured gardens alike are newly-bloomed, blanketing the ground in vibrant yellows, pinks, blues and purples. The forest floors are covered in a layer of bright bluebells, old stone walls become home to wildflowers and weeds, and the gardens of Ireland’s grand manors explode in blooms.

One of the best places to see Irish wildflowers would be in the Burren National Park. This exposed limestone landscapes erupts in a quilt of colour, growing and sprouting out of the cracks in the craggy landscape – in fact, the Burren is an incredibly diverse place for wildflowers, with flowers that typically sprout from the Arctic to the Mediterranean blanketing the landscape.

• Hike the amazing wildflower haven of the Burren region on our newly revamped Hiking Connemara to the Cliffs of Moher.
• For cyclists, explore the Burren on two wheels on our exciting Biking Connemara & the Aran Islands. Beginners welcome!

Fresh flowers blooming in Adare, Co. Limerick

The secret’s out – Ireland has some of Europe’s freshest air as it flows right off the Atlantic Coast! And our lovely fresh Irish air is best enjoyed in springtime. Take a break from the stuffy city air, replacing the din and hubbub of urban life instead with the clear, fresh air of the Emerald Isle.

The combined odour of fresh flowers, soft rain, new grass and the last of this season’s chimney smoke is one of the best perfumes Mother Nature has created – and is itself a reason to hop over to the Emerald Island.

While all of our trips are perfect for getting fresh air, you might like Island Hopping in Cork & Kerry, as you’ll get the fresh island breeze while sailing to and hiking around each island.

Hiking by Killarney’s lakes during spring

Visit the Giant’s Causeway in spring to enjoy fewer fellow travellers.

For those of you who prefer to travel off the beaten path, you’d probably prefer to visit in off-peak season in order to avoid the crowds – which is why you should visit Ireland in spring. The silence of spring lets you best enjoy nature the way it was intended and makes it more enjoyable to hike and bike your way through Ireland. You’ll also be able to get the best prices – and you’ll have a better chance of meeting with the locals!

Visit popular tourist attractions in the pre-season for a new perspective.