Baile Átha Cliath
Bal-yuh Aw-huh Klee-uh
Dublin
Usage
Capital city of Ireland
Grammar Note
Means "town of the hurdle ford" in Irish
Gaillimh
Gal-iv
Galway
Usage
Major city in western Ireland, a hub of Irish language culture
Grammar Note
Refers to the stony Galway River in Irish
Corcaigh
Cor-kig
Cork
Usage
Ireland's second-largest city
Grammar Note
Means "marshy place" in Irish, built on marshy ground by the River Lee
Oileáin Árann
EL-awn AW-run
Aran Islands
Usage
Irish-speaking islands in Galway Bay
Grammar Note
Known for living Irish language and traditional culture
Cill Airne
Kil Ar-nuh
Killarney
Usage
Tourism hub in County Kerry, famous for its national park and lakes
Grammar Note
Means "church of the sloe tree" in Irish
Luimneach
Lim-nikk
Limerick
Usage
Ireland's third-largest city, situated on the River Shannon
Grammar Note
Means "bare spot" in Irish, referring to the flat terrain near the Shannon
Doire
Dir-eh
Derry (Londonderry)
Usage
Major city in Northern Ireland, known for its Irish cultural heritage
Grammar Note
Means "oak grove" in Irish — St. Columba founded a monastery here in 546 AD
An Daingean
On Dang-an
Dingle
Usage
A port town in Kerry's Gaeltacht where Irish is spoken daily
Grammar Note
"An Daingean" (the fortress) is the official Irish name. One of Ireland's most vibrant Gaeltacht towns
Contae Mhaigh Eo
Kun-teh Way-oh
County Mayo
Usage
County on Ireland's west coast north of Galway Bay, known for its wild landscape
Grammar Note
"Mhaigh Eo" is "Maigh Eo" (plain of yews) lenited after "contae" — "Contae" + placename is the typical structure of Irish county names
Béal Feirste
Bayl Fersh-cheh
Belfast
Usage
Capital of Northern Ireland, famous as the birthplace of the Titanic
Grammar Note
The Irish name means "mouth of the sandbank ford". English "Belfast" derives from it. Do not confuse it with Rinn na Feirste (Rannafast), a different village in County Donegal
Sligeach
SLIG-akh
Sligo
Usage
Main town of the northwest, signed bilingually as "Sligeach / Sligo" — W.B. Yeats country and the base for the surf coast
Port Láirge
Port LAWR-ig-uh
Waterford
Usage
Port city in the southeast, signed as "Port Láirge / Waterford" — Ireland's oldest city (founded 914) and home of Waterford Crystal
Cill Chainnigh
Kil KHAN-ig
Kilkenny
Usage
Medieval city in the southeast, signed as "Cill Chainnigh / Kilkenny" — castle and narrow medieval lanes, an easy day trip from Dublin
Loch Garman
Lokh GAR-uh-man
Wexford
Usage
Harbour town in the far southeast, signed as "Loch Garman / Wexford" — the gateway town for Rosslare ferry port, Viking in origin
Trá Lí
Traw LEE
Tralee
Usage
County town of Kerry, signed as "Trá Lí / Tralee" — the launching point for the Dingle Peninsula, with a rail station and bus hub
Inis
IN-ish
Ennis
Usage
County town of Clare, signed as "Inis / Ennis" — 25 minutes by road from Shannon Airport, famous for its traditional music pubs
Droichead Átha
DRUH-hed AW-huh
Drogheda
Usage
Town on the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin, signed as "Droichead Átha / Drogheda" — the nearest base for Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange)
Dún Dealgan
Doon DYAL-uh-gan
Dundalk
Usage
Town midway between Dublin and the Northern Ireland border, signed as "Dún Dealgan / Dundalk" — a stop on the Dublin–Belfast railway
An Uaimh
On OO-iv
Navan
Usage
Town in County Meath, signed as "An Uaimh / Navan" — a staging point for the Hill of Tara and the Boyne Valley monuments
An Muileann gCearr
On MWIL-un GYAR
Mullingar
Usage
County town of Westmeath in the midlands, signed as "An Muileann gCearr / Mullingar" — a main stop on the Dublin–Sligo railway
Áth Luain
Aw LOO-in
Athlone
Usage
Midlands crossing point on the River Shannon, signed as "Áth Luain / Athlone" (also seen as Baile Átha Luain) — midway stop on the Dublin–Galway line
Tulach Mhór
TUL-akh WOR
Tullamore
Usage
County town of Offaly in the midlands, signed as "Tulach Mhór / Tullamore" — on the Grand Canal, a stop on the Dublin–Galway railway
Port Laoise
Port LEE-shuh
Portlaoise
Usage
Town on the M7 about 80 km southwest of Dublin, signed as "Port Laoise / Portlaoise" — where the Cork and Limerick rail lines diverge
Ceatharlach
KAR-hur-lakh
Carlow
Usage
Town on the River Barrow in the southeast, signed as "Ceatharlach / Carlow" — county town of one of Ireland's smallest counties, on the Dublin–Waterford line
Cluain Meala
Kloo-in MAL-uh
Clonmel
Usage
Largest town in County Tipperary, signed as "Cluain Meala / Clonmel" — on the River Suir, at the foot of the Comeragh Mountains
An Cóbh
On KOHV
Cobh
Usage
Harbour town in Cork Harbour, signed as "An Cóbh / Cobh" — the Titanic's last port of call, 25 minutes by commuter train from Cork
Cionn tSáile
Kyun TAW-luh
Kinsale
Usage
Colourful harbour town south of Cork, signed as "Cionn tSáile / Kinsale" — a noted food town with a 17th-century star fort
Eochaill
OKH-il
Youghal
Usage
Seaside town at the eastern edge of County Cork, signed as "Eochaill / Youghal" — medieval town walls, a clock-tower gate and long sandy beaches
Beanntraí
BYAN-tree
Bantry
Usage
Town on the bay in west Cork, signed as "Beanntraí / Bantry" — the base for the Beara and Sheep's Head peninsulas
An Sciobairín
On SKIB-uh-reen
Skibbereen
Usage
Market town in west Cork, signed as "An Sciobairín / Skibbereen" — Great Famine heritage centre, and on the road to Baltimore harbour
Cathair na Mart
KA-hir na MART
Westport
Usage
Planned Georgian town in County Mayo, signed as "Cathair na Mart / Westport" — base for climbing Croagh Patrick and the Great Western Greenway
Caisleán an Bharraigh
KASH-lawn un WAR-ig
Castlebar
Usage
County town of Mayo, signed as "Caisleán an Bharraigh / Castlebar" — one of the western rail termini from Dublin, close to Knock Airport
Béal an Átha
Bayl un AW-huh
Ballina
Usage
Town on the River Moy in north Mayo, signed as "Béal an Átha / Ballina" — famous for salmon fishing and the base for the north Mayo coast
An Clochán
On KLUKH-awn
Clifden
Usage
Main town of Connemara, signed as "An Clochán / Clifden" — about 90 minutes by road from Galway, start of the Sky Road loop
Leitir Ceanainn
LET-ir KAN-in
Letterkenny
Usage
Largest town in County Donegal, signed as "Leitir Ceanainn / Letterkenny" — no railway, buses only; the transport hub for north Donegal
Dún na nGall
Doon na NGAL
Donegal Town
Usage
Town on Donegal Bay, signed as "Dún na nGall / Donegal" — shares the county name but is not the county's main town (that is Letterkenny)
Bun Dobhráin
Bun DOW-rawn
Bundoran
Usage
Seaside resort at the southern tip of Donegal, signed as "Bun Dobhráin / Bundoran" — one of Ireland's best-known surfing towns
Lios Dúin Bhearna
Lis Doon VYAR-nuh
Lisdoonvarna
Usage
Spa village in the Burren, County Clare, signed as "Lios Dúin Bhearna / Lisdoonvarna" — 15 minutes by road from the Cliffs of Moher
Bré
BRAY
Bray
Usage
Seaside town south of Dublin, signed as "Bré / Bray" — a main DART terminus, with the popular Bray Head cliff walk
Dún Laoghaire
Dun LEER-uh
Usage
Harbour town south of Dublin — English keeps the Irish spelling "Dún Laoghaire". About 20 minutes by DART from the city, with long pier walks
An Nás
On NAWSS
Naas
Usage
County town of Kildare, signed as "An Nás / Naas" (traditional full form Nás na Ríogh) — racing country, 30 minutes from Dublin on the M7
Maigh Nuad
My NOO-ud
Maynooth
Usage
University town west of Dublin, signed as "Maigh Nuad / Maynooth" — about 40 minutes by commuter train, with a seminary and castle ruins
Sord
SORD
Swords
Usage
Town immediately north of Dublin Airport, signed as "Sord / Swords" — where many airport hotels are, linked to the city by bus
Contae Chiarraí
KUN-tay KHEER-ee
County Kerry
Usage
Southwestern county, signed as "Contae Chiarraí / County Kerry" — contains the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and Killarney National Park
Contae an Chláir
KUN-tay un KHLAWR
County Clare
Usage
Western county, signed as "Contae an Chláir / County Clare" — home to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Shannon Airport
Contae Dhún na nGall
KUN-tay Goon na NGAL
County Donegal
Usage
Ireland's most northwesterly county, signed as "Contae Dhún na nGall / County Donegal" — holds the largest Gaeltacht, where road signs can be Irish-only
Contae Chorcaí
KUN-tay KHUR-kee
County Cork
Usage
Ireland's largest county, signed as "Contae Chorcaí / County Cork" — includes the west Cork peninsulas plus Cork Airport and harbour
Contae na Gaillimhe
KUN-tay na GAL-iv-uh
County Galway
Usage
Western county, signed as "Contae na Gaillimhe / County Galway" — includes Connemara and the Aran Islands; in its Gaeltacht areas signs are Irish-only
Contae Chill Mhantáin
KUN-tay Khil WAN-tawn
County Wicklow
Usage
County directly south of Dublin, signed as "Contae Chill Mhantáin / County Wicklow" — the "Garden of Ireland", with mountains and Glendalough
Contae Chill Chainnigh
KUN-tay Khil KHAN-ig
County Kilkenny
Usage
Inland county in the southeast, signed as "Contae Chill Chainnigh / County Kilkenny" — medieval heritage and craft towns
Contae Loch Garman
KUN-tay Lokh GAR-uh-man
County Wexford
Usage
County in the far southeast, signed as "Contae Loch Garman / County Wexford" — home to Rosslare Europort, with ferries to Britain and France
Contae Phort Láirge
KUN-tay Fort LAWR-ig-uh
County Waterford
Usage
County on the south coast, signed as "Contae Phort Láirge / County Waterford" — the Copper Coast and the An Rinn Gaeltacht
Contae Shligigh
KUN-tay HLIG-ig
County Sligo
Usage
Northwestern county, signed as "Contae Shligigh / County Sligo" — Benbulben mountain, megalithic tombs and a surf coast
Contae Thiobraid Árann
KUN-tay HIB-rid AW-run
County Tipperary
Usage
Inland southern county, signed as "Contae Thiobraid Árann / County Tipperary" — the Rock of Cashel and the Galtee Mountains
Contae na Mí
KUN-tay na MEE
County Meath
Usage
County northwest of Dublin, signed as "Contae na Mí / County Meath" — Newgrange, the Hill of Tara and the Ráth Chairn Gaeltacht
Contae Lú
KUN-tay LOO
County Louth
Usage
Ireland's smallest county, signed as "Contae Lú / County Louth" — the Dublin–Belfast road and rail corridor and the border run through it
Contae Chill Dara
KUN-tay Khil DAR-uh
County Kildare
Usage
County immediately west of Dublin, signed as "Contae Chill Dara / County Kildare" — Ireland's horse-racing heartland, including the Curragh
Contae Liatroma
KUN-tay LEE-uh-trum-uh
County Leitrim
Usage
Northwestern inland county, signed as "Contae Liatroma / County Leitrim" — Ireland's least populated county, a base for Shannon river cruising
Contae Ros Comáin
KUN-tay Ros ku-MAWN
County Roscommon
Usage
Inland county in the mid-west, signed as "Contae Ros Comáin / County Roscommon" — pasture and lakes west of the River Shannon
Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath
AIR-fort WAL-yuh AW-huh KLEE-uh
Dublin Airport
Usage
Ireland's main airport (DUB), signed as "Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath / Dublin Airport" — 10 km north of the city, Terminals 1 and 2, about 30 minutes by airport bus
Aerfort na Sionainne
AIR-fort na SHUN-in-uh
Shannon Airport
Usage
Western international airport (SNN), signed as "Aerfort na Sionainne / Shannon Airport" — in County Clare, 25 minutes from Limerick, the entry point for the west
Aerfort Chorcaí
AIR-fort KHUR-kee
Cork Airport
Usage
Ireland's second international airport (ORK), signed as "Aerfort Chorcaí / Cork Airport" — 8 km south of Cork city, about 20 minutes by bus
Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta Chnoc Mhuire
AIR-fort ID-ir-naw-shoon-tuh Khnuk WIR-uh
Ireland West Airport Knock
Usage
International airport in County Mayo (NOC), signed as "Aerfort Chnoc Mhuire / Ireland West Airport Knock" — the closest airport for Mayo, Sligo and Donegal
Aerfort Chiarraí
AIR-fort KHEER-ee
Kerry Airport
Usage
Small airport at Farranfore, County Kerry (KIR), signed as "Aerfort Chiarraí / Kerry Airport" — 15 minutes from Killarney, handy for Dingle and the Ring of Kerry
Aerfort Dhún na nGall
AIR-fort Goon na NGAL
Donegal Airport
Usage
Small airport at Carrickfinn, County Donegal (CFN) — inside the Gaeltacht, so signage is largely Irish. Flights from Dublin; famous for its scenic approach
Iarnród Éireann
EER-un-rohd AIR-un
Irish Rail
Usage
The national rail operator — this Irish name appears on stations, trains and tickets (English: Irish Rail). Station nameboards nationwide are bilingual, Irish above English
Stáisiún Heuston
STAW-shoon HYOO-stun
Dublin Heuston
Usage
Dublin's western terminus, signed as "Stáisiún Heuston / Heuston Station" — trains to Cork, Limerick, Galway and Tralee. Linked to the centre by the Luas Red Line
Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile
STAW-shoon ee KHUN-il-uh
Dublin Connolly
Usage
Dublin's northside main station, signed as "Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile / Connolly Station" — trains to Belfast, Sligo and Rosslare plus DART, beside the Luas Red Line and Busáras
Stáisiún na bPiarsach
STAW-shoon na BEER-sukh
Dublin Pearse
Usage
Central Dublin DART and commuter station, signed as "Stáisiún na bPiarsach / Pearse Station" — the closest station to Trinity College and Grafton Street
Sráid na Teamhrach
Srawd na TOW-rukh
Tara Street
Usage
DART station on the south bank of the Liffey, signed as "Sráid na Teamhrach / Tara Street" — the closest stop to Temple Bar and O'Connell Bridge
Stáisiún Cheannt, Corcaigh
STAW-shoon KHYOWNT, KUR-kig
Cork Kent Station
Usage
Cork's main station, signed as "Stáisiún Cheannt / Kent Station" — note the English side anglicises Ceannt to "Kent". Trains to Dublin Heuston and the Cobh/Midleton commuter lines
Stáisiún Cheannt, Gaillimh
STAW-shoon KHYOWNT, GAL-iv
Galway Ceannt Station
Usage
Galway's terminus — the English side also reads "Ceannt", unlike Cork where the same name is anglicised to "Kent". Beside Eyre Square, next to the Dublin trains and Connemara buses
Stáisiún Mhic Dhiarmada
STAW-shoon Vik YEER-muh-duh
Sligo Mac Diarmada Station
Usage
Sligo's rail terminus, signed as "Stáisiún Mhic Dhiarmada / Sligo Mac Diarmada Station" — end of the line from Dublin Connolly
Stáisiún Mhic Easmainn
STAW-shoon Vik ASS-min
Tralee Casement Station
Usage
Rail terminus in Tralee, County Kerry, signed as "Stáisiún Mhic Easmainn / Tralee Casement Station" — Dublin services change at Mallow; check times, trains are infrequent
Luas
LOO-uss
Luas (Dublin tram)
Usage
Dublin's tram system — the name is the Irish word for "speed" and is used unchanged in English. Two lines: the Red Line (Líne Dhearg) and Green Line (Líne Ghlas)
An Lár
On LAWR
City Centre
Usage
The Irish for "the centre" — it appears alone on Dublin and Cork bus destination boards, with no English shown. A bus reading "An Lár" is going to the city centre
Faiche Stiabhna
FAH-heh SHTEE-oo-nuh
St Stephen's Green
Usage
Central Dublin park and the Luas Green Line terminus, signed as "Faiche Stiabhna / St Stephen's Green" — at the south end of Grafton Street
Tamhlacht
TOW-lukht
Tallaght
Usage
Large suburb in southwest Dublin, signed as "Tamhlacht / Tallaght" — one of the Luas Red Line termini, with a major hospital and shopping district
DART
dart
Usage
Dublin's coastal commuter rail line — the abbreviation is used unchanged in Irish. Runs from Howth/Malahide in the north to Greystones in the south, with fine sea views
Beann Éadair
Byan AY-dir
Howth
Usage
Peninsula and fishing harbour northeast of Dublin, signed as "Beann Éadair / Howth" — a northern DART terminus about 25 minutes from the city, known for cliff walks and seafood
Deilginis
DEL-ig-in-ish
Dalkey
Usage
Seaside village south of Dublin, signed as "Deilginis / Dalkey" — about 30 minutes by DART, with a medieval castle and a scenic headland
Busáras
BUS-aw-rus
Busáras (Dublin central bus station)
Usage
Dublin's intercity bus station — English also calls it only "Busáras" (bus + áras, "building"). Beside Connolly Station; Bus Éireann services nationwide depart here
Calafort Bhaile Átha Cliath
KAL-uh-furt WAL-yuh AW-huh KLEE-uh
Dublin Port
Usage
Ireland's biggest ferry port, signed as "Calafort Bhaile Átha Cliath / Dublin Port" — sailings to Holyhead in Wales, about 10 minutes from the centre via the Port Tunnel
Calafort Ros Láir
KAL-uh-furt Ros LAWR
Rosslare Europort
Usage
Ferry port at the southeast tip of County Wexford, signed as "Ros Láir / Rosslare Europort" — sailings to Wales (Pembroke, Fishguard) and France (Cherbourg and others). The rail station is inside the port
Rinn an Scidígh
Rin un SKID-ee
Ringaskiddy
Usage
Ferry terminal in Cork Harbour, signed as "Rinn an Scidígh / Ringaskiddy" — sailings to France (Roscoff) and Wales, about 25 minutes by road from Cork city
Ros an Mhíl
Ros un VEEL
Rossaveal
Usage
Ferry port for the Aran Islands, in the Connemara Gaeltacht — signs here may read only "Ros an Mhíl", with no English "Rossaveal". About an hour from Galway by connecting bus
Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin
Shlee un at-LAN-tee EE-awn
Wild Atlantic Way
Usage
2,500 km touring route down the west coast from Kinsale in the south to Malin Head in Donegal — waymarked with a blue wave symbol, signed in English as "Wild Atlantic Way"
Mórchuaird Chiarraí
MOR-khoo-ard KHEER-ee
Ring of Kerry
Usage
180 km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry — road signs mostly use the English "Ring of Kerry". Usually driven from Killarney; tour coaches must go anticlockwise
An Ghaeltacht
On GAYL-tukht
The Gaeltacht
Usage
Officially designated areas where Irish is the everyday language — in Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Meath. Unlike the rest of the country, road signs and placename signs here are Irish-only with no English, so note the Irish name of your destination before you go
Corca Dhuibhne
KUR-kuh GWEEN-yuh
Dingle Peninsula
Usage
Peninsula in northwest Kerry, "Dingle Peninsula" in English — its western half is Gaeltacht, where signs are Irish-only (e.g. Daingean Uí Chúis, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh). Known for the Slea Head coastal drive
An Spidéal
On SPID-ayl
Spiddal
Usage
Gaeltacht village on the south Connemara coast 20 km west of Galway city — "Spiddal" in English, but signs read only "An Spidéal". Craft village, beach, and a magnet for Irish-language learners
An Cheathrú Rua
On KHYA-roo ROO-uh
Carraroe
Usage
Gaeltacht town in south Connemara — "Carraroe" in English, but signposted only in Irish. Known for Trá an Dóilín, a beach made of coral fragments
Inis Mór
IN-ish MOR
Inishmore (Inis Mór)
Usage
Largest of the Aran Islands (also called Árainn) — Gaeltacht, so signage is mostly Irish. About 40 minutes by ferry from Ros an Mhíl; site of the clifftop prehistoric fort Dún Aonghasa
Inis Meáin
IN-ish MAWN
Inishmaan (Inis Meáin)
Usage
The middle Aran island — the least visited of the three and the most strongly Irish-speaking. Very limited accommodation, so book ahead
Inis Oírr
IN-ish EER
Inisheer (Inis Oírr)
Usage
Smallest Aran island and the closest to the mainland — about 20 minutes by ferry from Doolin in County Clare, easily combined with a Cliffs of Moher boat trip
Gaoth Dobhair
Gway DOW-ir
Gweedore
Usage
One of Ireland's largest Gaeltacht districts, in northwest Donegal — "Gweedore" in English, but road signs are Irish-only. Base for Mount Errigal and Donegal Airport
Toraigh
TUR-ig
Tory Island
Usage
Small island 14 km off the Donegal coast — Irish-speaking, with its own tradition of an elected "King of Tory". About 45 minutes by ferry from Machaire Rabhartaigh; sailings are often cancelled in rough weather
An Rinn
On RIN
Ring (An Rinn)
Usage
Gaeltacht near Dungarvan in County Waterford, "Ring" in English — the only Irish-speaking district in the southeast, signposted in Irish only
Ráth Chairn
Raw KHARN
Rathcairn
Usage
Gaeltacht near Athboy in County Meath — created in the 1930s by families resettled from Connemara, and the closest Irish-speaking district to Dublin. Signs are Irish-only
Aillte an Mhothair
AL-chuh un WUH-hir
Cliffs of Moher
Usage
Atlantic cliffs in County Clare rising up to 214 m, signed as "Aillte an Mhothair / Cliffs of Moher" — about 90 minutes by road from Galway, with a car park and viewing tower
Brú na Bóinne
Broo na BOHN-yuh
Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange)
Usage
UNESCO World Heritage megalithic tomb complex in County Meath. Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) dates to about 3200 BC, older than the pyramids. Access is only by shuttle bus from the visitor centre — you cannot drive to the monument
Teamhair na Rí
TOW-ir na REE
Hill of Tara
Usage
Ancient inauguration site of the High Kings of Ireland, in County Meath — usually signed in shortened form as "Teamhair / Hill of Tara". Free-to-enter grassy hill with earthworks and a standing stone, about 50 minutes from Dublin
An Bhoireann
On VWIR-un
The Burren
Usage
Limestone karst plateau in north County Clare, signed as "Boireann / The Burren" — bare rock pavement where alpine flowers grow in the fissures, with the Poulnabrone dolmen
Sceilg Mhichíl
SHKEL-ig VEE-heel
Skellig Michael
Usage
6th-century monastic settlement on a rock island off County Kerry — a World Heritage site. Landings run only from May to September with strict visitor limits and advance booking, and are cancelled in rough seas
Cruach Phádraig
KROO-ukh FAW-drig
Croagh Patrick
Usage
Ireland's pilgrimage mountain in County Mayo (764 m), signed as "Cruach Phádraig / Croagh Patrick" — 10 minutes from Westport, a 3–4 hour round trip. Very crowded on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July
Cnoc Mhuire
Knuk WIR-uh
Knock
Usage
Catholic pilgrimage site in County Mayo, signed as "Cnoc Mhuire / Knock" — basilica marking a Marian apparition of 1879, with the international airport of the same name nearby
Gleann Dá Loch
Glyown Daw LOKH
Glendalough
Usage
6th-century monastic settlement in a County Wicklow valley, signed as "Gleann Dá Loch / Glendalough" — the name means "valley of the two lakes". About an hour from Dublin; round tower and lakeside trails
Carraig Phádraig
KAR-ig FAW-drig
Rock of Cashel
Usage
Medieval cathedral and round tower on a limestone outcrop at Cashel (Caiseal), County Tipperary, signed as "Carraig Phádraig / Rock of Cashel" — an easy stop off the M8 between Dublin and Cork
Corrán Tuathail
KUR-awn TOO-uh-hil
Carrauntoohil
Usage
Ireland's highest mountain at 1,038 m, in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks (Na Cruacha Dubha) in County Kerry — climbed from Killarney. Weather changes fast; for experienced walkers
Sliabh Liag
Shleev LEE-ug
Slieve League
Usage
Sea cliffs of about 600 m in southwest Donegal — far higher than the Cliffs of Moher and much quieter. The surrounding area is Gaeltacht, so signs are often Irish-only
Conamara
KUN-uh-MAR-uh
Connemara
Usage
Region in western County Galway, signed as "Conamara / Connemara" — lakes, bog and the Twelve Bens mountains; its southern coastal strip is Gaeltacht
Oileán Acla
IL-awn AK-luh
Achill Island
Usage
Ireland's largest island, off the Mayo coast, signed as "Acaill / Achill Island" — connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you can drive on. Known for Keem Bay and the deserted village
Uíbh Ráthach
Eev RAW-hukh
Iveragh Peninsula
Usage
The largest Kerry peninsula, circled by the Ring of Kerry — "Iveragh Peninsula" in English. The western end around Ballinskelligs is Gaeltacht
Ceann Málanna
Kyown MAW-luh-nuh
Malin Head
Usage
Tip of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal and the most northerly point of the island of Ireland, signed as "Ceann Málanna / Malin Head" — the northern end of the Wild Atlantic Way
An tSionainn
On SHUN-in
River Shannon
Usage
Ireland's longest river at about 360 km, signed as "An tSionainn / River Shannon" — reaches the Atlantic at Limerick; cruise boats run from Athlone and other towns
Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne
Pawrk NAW-shoon-tuh Khil AR-nuh
Killarney National Park
Usage
Ireland's first national park, signed as "Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne / Killarney National Park" — walkable from Killarney town, with lakes, native woodland and Muckross House
Páirc an Chrócaigh
Pawrk un KHROH-kig
Croke Park
Usage
Ireland's largest stadium (about 80,000) in north Dublin — the home of Gaelic football and hurling, where signage is largely in Irish. About 15 minutes' walk from Connolly Station
Páirc an Fhionnuisce
Pawrk un IN-ish-kuh
Phoenix Park
Usage
One of Europe's largest city parks (about 707 ha) in west Dublin, signed as "Páirc an Fhionnuisce / Phoenix Park" — wild fallow deer, the President's residence and Dublin Zoo
Sráid Uí Chonaill
Srawd ee KHUN-il
O'Connell Street
Usage
Dublin's main thoroughfare — street signs read "Sráid Uí Chonaill" above "O'Connell Street". Site of the Spire and the GPO, and a hub for most city bus routes
Ard-Oifig an Phoist
Ard EF-ig un FISHT
General Post Office (GPO)
Usage
Dublin's central post office on O'Connell Street — the Irish name "Ard-Oifig an Phoist" is carved on the facade. Headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising and a standard meeting point in the city
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