• Visit the Cliffs of Moher when in southern Ireland.Cliffs of Moher II image by zimous from Fotolia.com
  
  Ireland's green rolling hills, rich cultural history, and warm friendly pubs make it a top vacation destination. The south of Ireland features cosmopolitan cities with fabulous food and music, some of the oldest historic monuments in the world, and picturesque landscapes. When visiting Southern Ireland, it is not easy to choose which sights to see.
  
  

The City of Dublin

• Dublin is Ireland's capital city and is located on the mouth of the River Liffey. Take a bike or walking tour upon your arrival to get a sense of the city and its vibe. If you would like to participate in a fun and educational activity, then sign up for the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl. Follow a team of professional actors in the footsteps of famous authors such as James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. Be sure to get your fill of culture and Irish history by visiting the Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or one of the many historic churches. After a long day of sightseeing, rest your feet in a traditional pub and listen to live Irish music.
  
  

Kinsale "The Gourmet Capital"

• At first you might be wondering why a sleepy little town with a population of under 3,000 would be among the best things to see in Southern Ireland, but hoards of tourists flock to Kinsale every year to indulge in some of the best gourmet food that Ireland has to offer. It is located on the West Cork coast and has many small harbors that provide Kinsale's famous fish and seafood. Select restaurants in Kinsale belong to the Kinsale Good Food Circle, which is an organization that puts on many food-related events, including the famous annual Kinsale Gourmet Festival, in October.
  
  

The Cliffs of Moher

• One of Ireland's top tourist destinations, the Cliffs of Moher reach a staggering height of 214 meters, and offer incredible views of the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and the Maum Turk Mountains. It is not surprising that a place of such majestic beauty would become a refuge for wildlife, as its cliffs provide shelter to major colonies of cliff-nesting seabirds.
  
  

Brú na Boinne

• This Neolithic Era complex of chamber tombs, passage graves, and other prehistoric sites, located west of Donore Village, is a must-see for any history buff. The site predates the pyramids, and some of its tombs and enclosures date back as early as the 32nd century BC. Possibly the most famous site at Brú na Boinne is a passage tomb mound made of stone, called Newgrange. Newgrange was built in alignment with the sun, which floods the tomb with light on the winter solstice.