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Podcast: Traveling in Ireland
Episode: Ireland's Underrated Attractions(how to add them to your itinerary & escape the crowds)
Description: When a new list of “underrated” Irish attractions makes the rounds, I always take a look. Sometimes I nod in agreement. Sometimes I roll my eyes and wonder who decided the Rock of Cashel was a hidden secret.
That was my reaction to a recent ranking from SumUp, which used everything from TripAdvisor reviews to Instagram posts and Google searches to highlight Ireland’s lesser-known spots. A great idea, if the definition of underrated doesn’t stretch to include Blarney Castle.
Scattery Island round tower and cathedral viewed from near the lighthouse
That said, there are a fe...