The Northwest including Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo

Toweing cliffs, deserted golden beaches and rocky headlands abound along the rugged coasline of Donegal, which incorporates some of Ireland's wildest scenery. To the south, Sligo is steeped in prehistory and Celtic myth, with its legacy of ancient monuments and natural beauty enriched by associations with the poet, WB Yeats. By contrast, Leitrim is a quiet county of unruffled laked and waterways. The North West's landscape has been remarkably unaffected by the passage of time and is a striking mixture of coastal beauty, rambling hills, mountains and lovely lakes, all of which provide an extremely interesting location for any visitor. If you're interested in poetry - the birthplace of one of Ireland's greatest poets, W.B. Yeats. You can visit the Yeats building and also visit his grave at Drumcliff churchyard. The area also boasts splendid facilities for golfing, angling, equestrian, hiking, biking, cruising and watersports to name a few.

Here are some of the main attractions-

1.Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo. The largest and one of the most important megalithic sites in Europe with over 60 tombs. The oldest pre-dates Newgrange by 700 years and is older than the pyramids.

2. Donegal Castle, Dongeal. Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century and rebuilt in Jacobean style in the 16th century by Sir Basil Brooke.

3. Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Donegal. 16,500 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a large herd of red deer. The central feature is a 19th century castle surrounded by the famous Glenveagh Gardens.

4. Model Arts and Niland Gallery, Sligo. A most impressive collection of 20th century Irish artists, currently comprising over 250 works, among them Jack B.Yeats, Paul Henry, Maimie Jellet and Louis Le Broquy.

5. Parkes Castle, Leitrim. A 17th century fortified manor house which has been recently restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmanship.

6. Sligo Abbey, Sligo. The site contains a great wealth of carvings, including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture, well preserved cloisters and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive in any Irish monastic church.

7. Drumcliff Church and Visitor Center, Sligo. Burial site of William Butler Yeats.

8. Cavan Crystal, Cavan. The proud tradition of craftsmanship is still produced by Cavan Crystal.

9. Killykeen Forest Park, Cavan. Beautiful park, containing historical sites including an Iron age Ring Fort and Clogh Oughter Castle.