Traversing Ireland's Historical Routes

Ireland has numerous historical sites which are worth visiting in one of your trips to the country.  You can either join one of the historical bus tours on offer or you can explore these historical areas with a car hire Ireland on your own. Driving from the city with an Ireland car rental to these locations is quite easy as Ireland has good roadway networks. All you need is a detailed map of the country’s areas, known for its significant history.

Historic places to visit
You can start your self-driven historical tour in Dublin, visiting the Trinity College Library to look at the Book of Kells, widely known as the Book of Columba which was produced around AD 800 by Celtic monks. Then you can move on to the county of Waterford, to visit the oldest urban civic building in the country, called Reginald’s Tower that dates back to the Viking period.

Another Viking city is Limerick with its Norman-designed architecture such as the St. Mary’s Cathedral and King John’s Castle dating back to the 12th century. Limerick is also noted for its pivotal role in the 17th century when it was besieged by Oliver Cromwell. 

You can also add to your list of destinations the counties of Sligo and Mayo. You can drive your Ireland car rental to Sligo County to explore the passages of the tombs at Carrowmore, dating back in the Stone Age era. You can leisurely explore the Neolithic field system in Mayo, walking around its Ceide Fields. Visit the Roscommon Castle located deep in the Connaught, which was built as part of a campaign to assert the Crown’s authority in the 1280s.

Self-driving advantages
Driving to these places of historical interest will be more convenient and fun with a car hire Ireland. You also have the freedom to stay at one county as long as you want and explore the countryside at your leisure.