These magical road trips will give you some breath-taking views across Ireland

Are we there yet? Marjorie Brennan suggests great Irish road trips that will create long-lasting memories

The Dursey Island cable care on the Beara peninsula in West Cork.

The Beara Peninsula, Cork 

Save the bustling spots of Clon, Skibb, Schull et al for another day and take the road less travelled to discover the rugged scenery and underrated attractions of the Beara peninsula. Start off in gorgeous Glengarriff, which has many attractions including the stunning Blue Pool, accessed through a forest walk directly from the town. If the sea air makes you peckish, there is a range of hotels, cafés and restaurants and a yard of food trucks serving up tasty grub. Head to Adrigole and on to the Healy Pass, through the Caha mountains, with fabulous views across Kenmare Bay.