Honeymoon in Ireland
Rolling green hills, soft rain, the best pints, friendly faces and history everywhere – a honeymoon in Ireland will be unforgettable…
Why Go
A honeymoon in Ireland is pure magic — wild coastlines, cosy pubs, stately castles and a céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) wherever you go. It’s compact enough to explore easily yet endlessly scenic.
Start in Dublin, home of Guinness and a lively restaurant and bar scene. Visit the Guinness Storehouse, stroll St. Stephen’s Green and see the Book of Kells at Trinity College.
Head north to Belfast for Titanic Belfast and a black cab tour, then follow the Causeway Coast to Derry and the striking Giant’s Causeway.
Journey west to Galway, gateway to Connemara and the Aran Islands, then follow the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher and County Clare.
Continue south to Kerry for the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula — dramatic drives, hidden coves and five-star retreats near Killarney National Park. End in West Cork or Kinsale, where cliff walks, colourful towns and sea air set the mood for romance.
A honeymoon in Ireland is all about charm, scenery and slow travel — luxury hotels, warm pubs and unforgettable drives at the edge of Europe.
Discover our blogs below for a deep dive into planning a honeymoon in Ireland!
Good To Know
Where: Northwestern Europe, an island in the North Atlantic west of Great Britain, with a wild Atlantic coastline and the calmer Irish Sea to the east.
Airports: Dublin (DUB) and Shannon (SNN) are the main gateways. Other useful hubs include Belfast International (BFS) and Belfast City (BHD), Cork (ORK), Ireland West/Knock (NOC) and Kerry (KIR).
Time zone: UTC +0
Best time to go: April to October for milder weather and long daylight.
June to August are warmest with average highs around 15–20°C / 59–68°F and occasional short heatwaves.
Spring and early autumn bring fewer crowds and lovely colours.
Winter (November to February) is colder, wetter and windier with short days and average temperatures around 2–8°C / 36–46°F, and the odd Atlantic storm. The weather is changeable year-round.
How long to stay: We recommend at least 10 nights for a honeymoon in Ireland.
That gives you time to mix cities with a road trip to highlights like Galway and Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and Dingle. If you want to include the north of Ireland or a slower pace, aim for 12 to 14 nights.
However, the ideal duration can vary depending on personal preferences and budget.
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