Central Ireland Is a Great Touring Base –

TRADITIONAL IRELAND STILL CAN BE DISCOVERED,
IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. (ASK US!)
Photos © HOME AT FIRST

          HOME AT FIRST’s cottages are located in towns and villages on or near Central Ireland's great lake, Lough Derg. This region is a pretty, prosperous dairy land set among rolling green hills. Within two-to-three hours drive most of the Irish Republic is reachable, including portions of the western, eastern, and southern seacoasts, and the principal Irish cities of Dublin, Limerick, and Galway. But Central Ireland itself deserves a careful look: its lovely scenery, charming towns, numerous activities, and friendly people ensure that the central region is truly Ireland's Heartland.

LOCATE COUNTIES TIPPERARY & CLARE ON HOME AT FIRST'S MAP OF IRELAND.

Quality Lodgings with All the Comforts of Home.

          HOME AT FIRST's Central Ireland lodgings are not only wonderfully located for touring throughout Ireland, but also fully equipped, comfortably homey, and immaculately clean. Some cottages are modern; others are converted from traditional rural Irish cottages. There are even a few cottages with old-style thatched roofs. Some are located in towns or smaller villages. Others are in rural settings a few minutes drive from the nearest town or village. Regardless of style or location, every HOME AT FIRST cottage in Central Ireland provides guests with all the comforts of home.

HOME AT FIRST CENTRAL IRELAND COTTAGES COME IN
ALL SIZES AND STYLES. THIS ONE — ROSE COTTAGE —
HAS PAINTED TRIM TO MATCH ITS BLOOMS.
Photos © HOME AT FIRST

Hosts that help you Discover Ireland.

          HOME AT FIRST’s Central Ireland program comes with more than great accommodations, superb scenery, traditional Irish culture, and touring adventure. We choose our Irish lodgings in part because of the hosting they provide: knowledgeable, friendly hosts who see to your comfort when you arrive, inform you about the workings of your accommodations, and welcome your questions about what to see and do locally, providing personal recommendations for where to eat and shop, and offering guidance about how best to accomplish your touring and activities goals. With HOME AT FIRST lodgings you get spacious, independent living quarters supported by welcoming, interested, helpful hosts.

HOME AT FIRST'S CENTRAL IRELAND  LODGING HOSTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN
YOUR VISIT TO IRELAND, STARTING WITH A WARM IRISH WELCOME.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

Discover Ireland from its Convenient Center –

          Only the furthest corners of Ireland are beyond the length of a day’s round-trip journey from your Tipperary cottage home. (CLICK HERE to read a sample day-trip.) Like all of our Irish accommodations, our Tipperary cottages are found in or near picturesque villages and towns. The great city of Dublin is only 90 minutes away to the east. The wild, lonesome Cliffs of Moher of County Clare look toward America two hours to the west. The compressed grandeur of County Galway's Connemara region may be explored in a day-long excursion. Many of Ireland's most important historic and prehistoric sites (including medieval castles, pretty thatched villages like ADARE, Bronze Age crannogs, and monastic treasures, like Clonmacnoise) are within easy day-trip reach of HOME AT FIRST’s Central Ireland cottages.

 

MYSTERIOUS PREHISTORIC MONUMENTS LITTER THE
BURREN IN WEST CENTRAL
 IRELAND, WITHIN EASY
DAY-TRIP REACH OF HOME
AT FIRST'S VILLAGES.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
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Even More Activities!

         Ireland is a golfer’s paradise, and a fisherman’s nirvana. You can trace family roots, shop for woolens and tweeds, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Put a bet on the ponies, or on the dogs. Discover the excitement of Gaelic football and hurling. Visit the Guinness Brewery, or, better yet, visit many Irish pubs and keep the brewery busy. Seek and enjoy Irish music in pubs, street fairs, and concerts. Don't miss sampling Irish and international cuisine in fine restaurants throughout Ireland.

STREET BUSKERS, TEMPLE BAR, DUBLIN.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

Independent Travel with Help from Home At First.

                  Lots to do on foot, by bike, or with your rental car!
          Hike the hills and along the lough shores. Trace family roots. Attend a horse show and auction. Bike on dedicated, marked bike routes. Explore castles. Shop for Irish woolens. Cruise Lough Derg. Visit the Dark Ages. Cut turf on a peat bog. Discover and enjoy fine restaurants throughout Central Ireland. HOME AT FIRST guests in Central Ireland receive our exclusive Ireland Activities Guide, full of suggestions and maps for day trips and other activities for your visit. HOME AT FIRST helps you do it all with its Ireland Activity Guide, a current calendar of events, plus the recommendations of its professional on-site staff.
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HOME AT FIRST'S
IRELAND ACTIVITY GUIDE
 

CLICK HERE! To see a sample day trip from HOME AT FIRST's exclusive "Ireland Activity Guide".

Fore! Golf is Grand in Ireland.

 

SPANISH POINT LINKS, CO. CLARE
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

          Central Ireland offers several fine inland courses (including an excellent championship course at nearby Nenagh), and is within reach of some of Ireland's famous coastal links courses. For information about golf in Ireland, including HOME AT FIRST’s offer for pre-arranged tee-times at some Ireland's top courses, visit our IRISH GOLF page.

Ireland is Family-Friendliest!
         HOME AT FIRST’s Central Ireland program is ideal for families:
• FAMILY LIFESTYLE: roomy cottages give everyone their own space.
• FAMILY EFFICIENCY: cook & eat-in for breakfast & supper;
  picnic out for lunch.
• FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Castles, walks, boats, theme parks, animals,
  playgrounds, bike rides, pony treks.
• FAMILY AFFORDABILITY: Kids Stay Free!

 

TAKE THE KIDS TO A REAL CASTLE!
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

The Right Prices to Create Your Dream Trip:

CENTRAL IRELAND FIXED PACKAGE PRICES 2013
   PRICES ARE DOWN AS MUCH AS 12.61% BELOW LEVELS OF 2009 — FOUR YEARS AGO! 
  MANY 2013 PRICES ARE BELOW 2012 RATES, TOO! 
NOTE: Any included airfares are subject to change until tickets are issued and may
be subject to fuel surcharges and tax increases.
NOTE: Any included car rentals may be subject to any locally charged taxes & fees.
 

 
 ECONOMICS 2013: WIN TWICE WITH TWO-TIERED PRICING:
  1. IRELAND Fixed Package Prices are as much as 12.61% below 2009 rates!
  2. Instant Discounts Pricing can save you hundreds more under 2013 rates!
  Contact us today for an "Instant Discount" quote on the Ireland trip of your dreams.
 

LO SEASON
–$210/prs.

 Extra Week
SAME LODGING
2013 PRICES AS MUCH AS
6.84%
BELOW 2009 RATES! 

Extra Week
DIFFERENT LODGING
2013 PRICES AS MUCH AS
12.61%
BELOW 2009 RATES! 

 1 Week
GROUND ONLY ARRANGEMENTS
2013 PRICES AS MUCH AS
7.04%
BELOW 2009 RATES! 

1 Week
LODGING
ONLY
2013 PRICES AS MUCH AS
8.11%
BELOW 2009 RATES! 

CONNEMARA IN COUNTY GALWAY, A PRETTY DAY TRIP
FROM HOME AT FIRST'S CENTRAL IRELAND LODGINGS.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST

What Do You Get?
WITH HOME AT FIRST'S VACATIONS TO CENTRAL IRELAND?
         You get all the elements your trip requires. You don't get more than you need. Your trip comes with the independence and flexibility that will let you travel at your own pace and explore according to your interests. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!
           HOME AT FIRST helps you do it all with its exclusive, expansive IRELAND ACTIVITY GUIDE.

How to Design & Book Your Irish Dream Trip:
CLICK HERE to begin your HOME AT FIRST travel adventure to CENTRAL IRELAND!