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DRIVING IRELAND

A warm welcome is waiting just across the Irish Sea. From the Causeway Coast to the Wild Atlantic Way, and all of the places in-between, there is so much that can be discovered from the comfort of your car. 

Uncluttered roads make driving a real pleasure and the incredible landscapes that unfurl around every corner make exploring Ireland a real delight.

There is a lot to see in Ireland and it can be a mistake to try and cover too much in one go. More than 20 years of experience touring Ireland has shown us that it is better to explore from one place and experience everything, than it is to rush by and miss-out on the history, landscapes and culture that each area offers.

With this in mind the holidays in this website feature individual areas and circular driving routes ideal for classic and sports cars. This enables you to stay in some of the best hotels that Ireland has to offer and really enjoy the Irish hospitality every day.

Each tour can be made bespoke to your requirements, so these tours are just examples of what you can achieve in just a few days in Ireland.

You can choose to stay longer and combine some of the tours or you can just promise to return another time to explore further.

Call us now on 01707 329988 to begin exploring Ireland today

Need to know

  • Motoring in Ireland is much the same as in Great Britain, so it should be easier to adjust than in most other European countries.For example whether you are in Northern Ireland or theRepublic of Ireland you should always drive on the left and go clockwise round a roundabout giving way to your right.
  • UK driving licences are valid for driving in Ireland, but you should inform your insurance company know before bringing your car across the Irish Sea.
  • You should also ensure that your breakdown recovery policy covers the Republic of Ireland.
  • In the Republic of Ireland, signposts denoting distance and speed are in kilometres per hour (km/h) and signposts are often in Irish (Gaelic) as well as English.
  • In Northern Ireland, signposts denoting distance and speed are in miles per hour (mph) and signposts are in English.
  • Speed limits in the Republic of Ireland for towns & cities will be 50km/h and regional roads will be 80km/h. Speed limits in Northern Ireland for towns & cities will be 30mph and regional roads will be 60mph
  • Road tolls operate on certain motorways in the Republic of Ireland. Some are barrier-free and will require payment by phone or the internet (www.eflow.ie) All payments will be in Euros.
  • Regardless of country you should never drive under the influence of alcohol and it is illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving (unless it is a hands-free device)