Green Holidays in Ireland

The verdant scenery of the Emerald Isle is the setting for many a green getaway, from rustic cottages to cultural centres and luxury eco-hotels. Ireland's appeal is endless, with beautiful scenery, stunning coastline, welcoming pubs and a famously friendly populace.

Ireland is also easy to get to and around without flying. To travel to Ireland by ferry from the UK, see:

Ferry from Holyhead (northwest Wales) to Dublin
Ferry from Swansea (south Wales) to Cork

For a complete guide to how to travel to Ireland without flying, see Irish green travel writer Catherine Mack's expert guide: 
How to Travel to Ireland without flying as well as her great tips for the first time visitor to Ireland. 

Ireland hosts a lovely range of great green places to stay, including eco hotels, quaint cottages and luxury country homes. See our guide on how to tell if your hotel is green.

Relaxing yoga breaks, walking holidays in picturesque Burren National Park, and leisurely canoeing along Barrow River, an ancient Irish trade route, are just some of the great holiday options on offer on the Emerald Isle.

Featured below is our selection of some of the best green places to stay and great holidays to enjoy in Ireland, all reachable without flying:

Our detailed ferry journey planner shows you how to take the ferry from Great Britain to Ireland , detailing where to change, prices, timetables, journey times and how to book tickets. Click on the links below for the following journeys: