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Ireland in Autumn... Music, Aurora Borealis and "Game of Thrones"
Dublin Theater is the oldest specialized festival in Europe.
Ireland's festivals are rich in food, music and creativity.
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This fall, Ireland invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey to its picturesque landscape, as shades of red-golden sweep the distinctive green nature of the Emerald Isle in September, ushering in long, sunny days turning into dark evenings.
The mild temperatures around this time of the year provide the perfect setting for nature walks, discover Ireland's iconic landmarks and breathe the fresh North Atlantic air.
Ireland is famous for its range of activities that cater to all tastes, making it ideal for UAE explorers looking for a holiday full of new experiences.
Ireland's cultural, musical and sporting events also abound, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities from dusk to dawn.
The lively shopping streets of Irish towns and cities are the perfect place to indulge in a much-anticipated dose of shopping.
Whether your order is luxury items from Brown Thomas in Kildare Village, classics from Temple in Dublin, or artisan items from limitless boutiques and crafts stores, Ireland is the first destination to meet all your needs.
Here are some of the things to enjoy in Ireland in the fall:
Music and food
Ireland's Island Festivals are an artistic expression of Irish culture, rich in food, music, creativity and the arts, and are unrivaled on the international stage.
Each autumn, Ireland's cities and towns host some of the biggest annual cultural events, punctuated by an unforgettable array of entertainment.
For foodies, Western Ireland is the best destination, where they can enjoy a captivating experience when visiting a variety of events, such as the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival (from September 23 to 25), where visitors are invited to taste the real flavor, what Ireland’s oceans hide in Annual festival.
The festival includes the opening or 'Irish and world oyster peeling', as well as first-class entertainment, street parades and seafood trails, to celebrate Galway's rich annual oyster harvest (season from September to April).
Music lovers can enjoy the famous Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Ireland's largest jazz festival.
The festival runs from 28 to 31 October.
This exciting weekend will bring together around 1,000 musicians from over 30 Irish cities to play in more than 80 outlets across the city.
Theater lovers can take part in the Dublin Theater Festival, the oldest specialized theater festival in Europe.
The festival runs from September 29 to October 16.
It will feature a variety of engaging theatrical performances that will be performed at Dublin's many theaters and outlets for two weeks.
Explore Westeros
'Game of Thrones' international fame reached its height with the premiere of 'House of Dragons', and only in Ireland can fans of the award-winning series take advantage of a unique opportunity to bring their favorite series to life.
Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland, which is home to countless Ship Kingdoms filming locations.
A tour of the Game of Thrones filming studio in Banbridge, County Antrim, offers visitors exclusive insights into the filming locations of the award-winning drama.
The mysterious series takes place in the valleys, castles, caves and coasts of Northern Ireland, where a gloomy autumn sky makes the atmosphere special.
From the caves of Riverlands in Fermanagh to the famous Dark Hedges in County Antrim, the iconic show by HBO will instantly captivate visitors' senses, taking them to the heart of Westeros.
traditional music sessions
Loyalty to Irish culture is not limited to visiting cafes, where visitors can experience places that best embody the culture, such as relaxing by a fireside and enjoying lively music.
Traditional Irish music played on local instruments embodies the island's old world charm.
Year-round visitors to Ireland can enjoy traditional Irish music from one of Ireland's many cafés, but it has a different sound in the fall, especially when the evening breeze becomes cooler and the cafes are warmer.
aurora borealis
One of Ireland's best-kept secrets is the aurora borealis phenomenon, which can be viewed from several locations along the western and northern coasts of Ireland.
Also, locations such as Inishwin, Malin Head, Donnery Head and Salibya Liege in Donegal (Ireland's northwest coast) are ideal points for admiring the magical lights shining in the night sky.
For a truly captivating experience, visitors can visit Grenan Castle, also in County Donegal, a massive 2,000-year-old circular fortress located 250 meters / 820 feet above sea level.
Perhaps the beauty of Ireland is summed up in the large number of monuments, attractions and natural wonders that are still far from the main tourist path.
Fauna and Marine Life On the western edge of Europe, Ireland is ideally located for visitors and residents to observe the dramatic autumn migration of seabirds, as birds migrate from breeding grounds in northern Europe to the Atlantic.
This unique location makes Ireland the perfect place to witness countless species of birds during their migration, including Canada geese, Icelandic pelicans and Eurasian golden pelicans.
Ireland has more than 7,500 kilometers of coastline, creating the perfect environment for watching the wonderful marine life, including whales.
Whale watching is a captivating activity that visitors to Ireland can enjoy on board a charter boat.
Humpback whales, mink and even orcas can also be seen from time to time performing their water acrobatics along the "Wild Atlantic Way", one of the longest coastal routes in the world and extending over an area of 2,500 km.
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