As the case with every trip, you have to plan a little before going to Ireland in winters. Ireland has variable climate in winters. You will see chilly temperature in one part of the country while you can face rain in other part, so you have take few warm clothes along with rain coat or umbrella. You should also pack some extra shocks and rain boots with you and if you like keep a scarf in your bag as you may need it in Ireland.

Ireland is even very beautiful in winter. However you may find mountains as brown in winter but land still has to offer you much. The castles of Ireland are still standing proudly with their glorying history and attract tourists towards them. You can find many castles all over the country and mainly in counties like Cork, Limerick that are well known for their castles and traditional culture. County Cork is the largest county of Ireland and is a perfect combination of traditional and modern culture. The city of Cork is the business hub of the country with many international offices and word class pubs and restaurants that are open 24*7 for tourists so that they can enjoy their stay in the city. The countryside of Cork is even more beautiful in winters as the land is white covered with snow. Many tourists play in the snow and enjoy the season.

The hotels are cheap in winter as it is the off season so you can take advantage of low rate and get a cheap hotel deal for yourself. However there is no compromise in the services and you will enjoy the same set of services that you may have enjoyed in busy season. The only advantage is that many hotels have empty rooms so they concentrate more on the few customers and provide them, every possible thing that they ask for. You can do many things in the country during off season right from enjoying the pubs and discos to the sightseeing and adventurous games. So it would be a good decision to visit Ireland in winters as you will have a cheap budget holiday with full enjoyment.

Located in the heart of Northern Ireland, Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles, covering 388 square kilometres. Five counties; Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down and Tyrone have shores on Lough Neagh and six rivers flow into it, while the Lower Bann River flows northward from the lake. Many local people make a living from Lough Neagh, from activities such as fishing, sand extraction and the tourism industry. The Lough even has its own place in Irish mythology, closely associated with “The Legend of Fionn Mac Cumhaill”. Lough Neagh is also very popular in terms of recreation, with many activities taking place regularly such as fishing, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, jet skiing, etc. Fishing is particularly popular with a wide variety of fish including trout, bream, rudd, roach, perch and pike.

Covering a total area of 200 square kilometres, Lough Corrib is the second largest lake in Ireland. It is located in the West of Ireland in County Galway and County Mayo and drains into the Corrib River which flows southward from Lough Corrib through Galway City. Set against the beautiful Connemara countryside, Lough Corrib is particularly noted for its abundance of wildlife such as otters, stoats, frogs, hawks, etc, and is excellent for bird-watching. Lough Derg is the third major lake on the river Shannon and is located between counties Clare, Galway and Tipperary, all of which have shores on this lake. The lake itself covers 118 square kilometres and would be considered quite a long lake, measuring just less than 40 kilometers in length. It should not be confused with Lough Derg in County Donegal, which is better known as a pilgrimage site. These include scuba-diving, fishing and numerous types of boating.

Lough Ree, second largest of the three major lakes on the River Shannon, is located in the Irish midlands and forms part of the border between counties Roscommon, Westmeath and Longford. The lake serves as a throughway for cruising on the long River Shannon and has an area of 105 kilometres, the same size as Lough Erne Lower. Lough Ree has numerous islands, some of which are significant in Irish legend. For example, the island of Inchcleraun is believed to have been the place where Queen Maeve was killed by her nephew Furbaide. Lough Ree Yacht Club is quite well known, claiming to be one of the oldest yacht clubs in the world, dating back to the year 1770, when it was founded. Other popular sports on Lough Ree include angling and power-boating.