8 Most Picturesque Irish Towns For Your Travel List

1. Dingle, County Kerry

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2. Kinsale, County Cork

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3. Westport, County Mayo

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4. Kenmare, County Kerry

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5. Adare, County Limerick

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6. Dalkey, County Dublin

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7. Clifden, County Galway

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8. Doolin, County Clare

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