• Most air travelers to Ireland arrive in Dublin, from where trains provide easy access to the rest of the country.dublin, ireland - trinity college image by Kirubeshwaran from Fotolia.com
  
  Most air travelers to Ireland arrive at Dublin airport while the majority of sea passengers disembark at the port of Rosslare in southeastern Ireland. The Irish rail service allows arrivals in both cities to travel to other locations across the country along with Irish residents seeking a day away from their hometown.
  
  

Cork City

• The train journey from Dublin to Cork takes three or four hours and at most times requires passengers to change trains at least once during trip. In 2010, adult round-trip tickets cost 48 Euros. Once in Cork, a walk up Patrick's Hill leads to Montenotte, the historic merchant district, which offers a good view of the city harbor and Blackrock castle. History enthusiasts enjoy visiting the 19th century gaol (jail), which features exhibits highlighting its past, and the Crawford gallery houses many paintings and sculptures. The English Market, a traditional open-air market where traders sell fish, meat and other grocery items, attracts visitors as does the Beamish and Crawford Brewery that produces popular stout.
  
  

Enniscorthy

• Located just 45 minutes by train from Rosslare Harbor, the city of Enniscorthy attracts visitors to county Wexford. As of 2010, a regular round-trip ticket from the harbor to Enniscorthy cost 7 Euros. Less well known than many Irish cities, Enniscorthy holds an important place in the history of the emerald isle. In 1798, the unsuccessful uprising against the British took place on Vinegar Hill on the city's outskirts. The events of the uprising live on at the National 1798 Center. St Aidan's Cathedral, built during the potato famine in the 1840's also attracts many history enthusiasts. Walking, hiking, angling and golf, keep sports enthusiasts entertained in the city and there are many restaurants and pubs to quench guests' thirst.
  
  

Waterford

• The city of Waterford, synonymous with the locally produced crystal that bears its name, offers visitors the chance to purchase valuable souvenirs and to explore an historic town. The Irish Rail service provides a direct link to Dublin, with journeys lasting slightly more than two hours. As of 2010, the regular round-trip tickets cost $27 Euros. Two early 18th century churches both designed by local architect John Roberts tower above the rooftops of the city. The Church of Ireland Christchurch Cathedral serves the local Protestants, and Catholics attend Mass at The Catholic Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity, the oldest Catholic cathedral in Ireland. Waterford Treasures at the Granary displays artifacts from the last 1,000 years that recount the history of Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. Historic documents, golden treasures and of course handcrafted crystal, rank among the popular exhibits. The Waterford Crystal Visitor Center enables tourists to purchase a variety of crystal products of their own, and after a day of sightseeing numerous pubs offer traditional Irish fare for dinner.