Midleton Ireland Highlight

1. Middleton

   Middleton is one of the capitals of Irish Whiskey production and the home of what is the countries most famous distiller: Jameson’s. Contiki tours visiting Middleton take a guided tour of the historic and famous Jameson’s Distillery. The tour takes you through the mills, malting houses, corn stores, stillhouses, old offices and warehouses as well as through the steps of authentic Irish Whiske... more »

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2. Cliffs of Moher

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe One of Ireland’s natural wonders, these 228m (760-ft.) cliffs stretch for over 8km (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast. They offer spirit-raising, panoramic views, especially from the 19th-century O’Brien’s Tower at the northern end. The Cliffs are a very dramatic place, with the roar of the waves crashing below and the ca... more »

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3. Cobh

   The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started its fateful maiden voyage. Cobh is also a great place to learn about the Great Irish Famine and put history in perspective. Cobh is one of the stops along with Middleton and the Rock of Cashel on tour travel days between Cork and Kilkenny.

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