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Video: Derry City, Co Derry Video: Derry City, Co Derry

‘What it lacks in hanging baskets it more than makes up for in activity’

Video: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary Video: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary

“The scenery is breathtaking, photos don’t do the landscape justice”

Video: Killarney, Co Kerry Video: Killarney, Co Kerry

“A perfect mix of scenery and great variety for tourists and locals”

Video: Loop Head Peninsula, Co Clare Video: Loop Head Peninsula, Co Clare

“An area which avoided the traps of the tiger and stayed true to itself”

Video: Inishbofin island, Co Galway Video: Inishbofin island, Co Galway

"A rare mix of peace and tranquillity and a busy social and artistic scene"

The Fermanagh lakelands, Co Fermanagh

Judges choose the 25 best places to holiday in Ireland

The Irish Times Best Place to Holiday in Ireland competition attracts more than 1,400 nominations

 

A shortlist will be announced on 20th May and the overall winning place on 27th May.

Click here to see who is on our judging panel

Read all nominations in the competition

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“Derry is a rugged working city, but what it lacks in hanging baskets it more than makes up for in heritage, culture and artistic activity. From its famous walls to its thriving nightlife and music scene, Derry has something for everyone. It is a deserving current holder of the title of City of Culture. For a small city Derry fits in a lot, but retains a personal feel that bigger cities often lack. It is also an ideal base for exploring both Donegal and Northern Ireland.” Read the original nomination at http://iti.ms/181btTV Best place to holiday in Ireland: judges choose the final five
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