Ireland is one of most visited romantic destinations on earth. Valentine’s Day in Ireland is a festive event, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm. On a visit to this beautiful island you can check out places like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Lough Sheelin and Saint Valentine in Dublin. Spending Valentine’s Day in a beautiful island with hills and scenic sea coasts, is one of the best things to do.
Valentine’s Day celebrations in Ireland:
Ireland celebrates Valentine’s Day with various traditions. On visiting this European island, you will notice the well-decorated boulevards and lanes. Valentine’s Day celebrations are marked by musical concerts, stage shows, parties and firework shows. Ireland is one of the most ideal destinations to visit for Valentine’s Day as here you can visit Saint Valentine church where you can see the idol of the forerunner of this festival. The festival of love is celebrated with all its traditions like, giving gifts, giving greeting cards and going for dates.
Gifts form a main part of the celebration in Ireland. Stores are filled with seasonal gift items, chocolates, candies and flowers.
Top places to visit during Valentine’s Day in Ireland:
A trip to one of the most romantic holiday destinations of Europe in the month of February gives you the opportunity to visit some of the most spectacular locations. You can actually plan to propose your sweetheart on the Valentine’s Day in some of these Irish destinations. Some of the best locations to visit in Ireland are:
Irish Castles:
You can visit the beautiful castles of Ireland like Bunratty. You and your sweetheart can visit the se medieval castles and even arrange for a romantic evening. Entertainment, food courts and other facilities are available at these Irish castles. On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, you can propose your love one in a royal style at any of these Irish castles.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral:
Ireland has given birth to several romantics and well-known writers and poets. As the biggest church in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is worth paying a visit. You can check out tombs of famous writer, Jonathan Swift, apart from other memorials.
Haunted Ross Castle:
Visiting the haunted Ross Castle on the occasion of Valentine’s Day is one of the best things to do in Ireland. The place speaks of the Sabrina Nugent love story, who lost her lover while eloping. The ghost of Sabrina still is said to haunt the hotel. Sabrina’s love story may not have met its success, but your love relation may get blessed by the ghost.
Saint Valentine on Whitefriar Street:
What better than celebrating Valentine’s Day at the church, which has the relics of Saint Valentine. The sacrifice and great work of the saint is said to have been the cause behind celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Attractive beaches, hills, sea cliffs, historical castles and picturesque villages of Ireland, make the perfect conditions for the Valentine’s Day celebrations. You and your sweetheart can enjoy the festival of love in this European island.
Latest Updated on 28/12/2010