Ireland’s cultural reputation far outweighs its small size – Dublin alone has produced the likes of Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and WB Yeats – and the same holds true for the country’s attractions. Despite its dimensions, this is a hugely diverse destination.

A short break in Ireland can involve anything from raucous weekends of live music in Galway City or castle-spotting in County Cork to languid boat trips on the River Shannon or exploring sleepy fishing villages along the Wild Atlantic Way. Plus, if you’re clever about when and where you go, a break in Ireland can be cheap, too.