{"id":285565,"date":"2021-03-15T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/?p=285565"},"modified":"2021-03-15T13:43:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T17:43:40","slug":"secret-villages-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/secret-villages-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Secret Villages in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019d like to go beyond Dublin on your trip to the Emerald Isle, set your course for these secret villages in Ireland. From the steep cliffs of the west coast to the lush hills and historic ruins of the countryside, Ireland is worth exploring. In these small Irish towns you\u2019ll find cozy abodes, peaceful walking trails, and deep history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editor\u2019s note: Save these ideas for when it\u2019s safe to travel again, and always follow all COVID-19 restrictions, rule<\/em>s and safety regulations both at your destination and upon returning home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just thirty minutes north of Dublin in the Boyne Valley, Slane is an Irish village recognized for its Georgian architecture, prehistoric sites, and a 300-year old castle known for its high-profile concert and whiskey-making operation. Slane Castle is a sustainable distillery that employs locals, and heat from the active distilling process heats the historic castle. Its lawn has also played host to rock performances by the likes of U2, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Metallica. Although the castle is the town\u2019s biggest attraction, you can also visit nearby ruins or stroll down main street to a local pub like the popular Boyles of Slane<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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