Ireland Travel - Accommodations, Sightseeing Tours, Tourist Attractions, Information
A shade of green dominates the countryside with its meadows, pastures and
trees as far as the eye can see. The wonderful countryside is a true reason
for coming to this ŤGreen Islandť. It is said that the weather in Ireland has
all four seasons in one day. The sun frequently appears from behind the clouds
after a heavy downpour. Apart from its natural beauty, Ireland is also a
cultural island. The early Celtic period is apparent in original shapes and
figures and portrays unique beauty. Mountains, ruins, monastries and tall
crosses are highlights of an Irish journey through the ages. Ireland also has
lots to offer the active holiday-maker with activities such as golf, fishing,
riding, cycling and boat trips. There is plenty to do for everyone. The
original language of Ireland is Gaelic and it is still spoken in some areas.
English is the main language.
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa The elegant Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is a romantic venue with a 3-floor spa and a peaceful setting just 12 miles (19.2 km) from Dublin city centre.
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Dublin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour Explore Dublin's historic buildings and vibrant nightlife with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Valid for 24 hours you have plenty of time to see the sights of Dublin as you hop-on and hop-off 20 stops around the city.
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Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, you'll see Belfast and visit the famous coastal landscape known as the Giant?s Causeway, with its ...
Hotel Isaacs Cork Hotel Isaacs Cork City is indisputably one of Corks great Hotels. Located in the heart of the city. On MacCurtain Street, this unique hotel has recently been upgraded to offer excellent accommodation at great prices.
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County Louth GC Baltray Interactive map of the golf course County Louth GC Baltray
County Louth Golf Club or "Baltray" as it is more affectionately known is situated 4 miles from the historic town of Drogheda at the mouth of the river Boyne. With the river to the south ...
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Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa The elegant Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is a romantic venue with a 3-floor spa and a peaceful setting just 12 miles (19.2 km) from Dublin city centre.
The casual yet luxurious surroundings are home to a choice of bars to suits all moods, and a ...
Hotel Isaacs Cork Hotel Isaacs Cork City is indisputably one of Corks great Hotels. Located in the heart of the city. On MacCurtain Street, this unique hotel has recently been upgraded to offer excellent accommodation at great prices.
Hotel Isaacs Cork has a ...
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Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
Explore Ireland's west coast highlights on a coach and rail day trip from Dublin to the wild Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and picturesque Galway Bay.
Departing from Dublin Heuston Station, you'll catch a train to Limerick (breakfast service available onboard), where you'll enjoy a short tour of the treaty city, the setting for Frank McCourt’s best-selling memoir Angela's Ashes.
The tour then heads north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village. After a lunch stop at the Doolin Pub, it's on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the wild Atlantic coast.
You'll then enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway, where you will join the Dublin-bound train (dinner service available onboard), arriving at Dublin Heuston Station at 8:50pm.
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Dublin - It has a culture that grabs you when you arrive,
enthralls you during your stay and entices you back time and time again.
The atmosphere, personality and character of the city gives you an
experience and memories you will never forget. Dublin has a wealth of
historically significant and fascinating sights to explore.
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Golf Dublin - Ireland enjoys some of the best courses, with
over 440 dotted around the island. From some of the best links courses
in the world to the most lush parklands, you certainly will not be
disappointed when you swing a club in Ireland. Dublin County is home to
over 60 of those golf courses with another 50 in neighbouring counties.
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Cork - Cork was the European Capital of Culture for 2005, and as such it displays some beautiful and unique sights, including: The church tower of Shandon - Dominating the North side of the city. It is known by locals as The Four-Faced Liar, as from the base of the building, each clock face appears to show a different time. Shandon is accessible to the public, and the bells may be rung by visitors.
St. Patrick Street - The main shopping street. Remodelled in the years up to 2004, it boasts striking buildings along its broad avenue.
County Hall Tower - The tallest building in the Republic of Ireland.
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Galway - Galway is Ireland's 4th largest and most vibrant city and is renowned for its cultural festivals, exciting social scene and extensive shopping.
Tours and excursions are available to many of the famous landmarks such
as Connemara, The Burren, Kylemore Abbey, The Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Galway is also famed for its many festivals including the Galway Oyster Festival, Galway Horse Racing Festival and The Galway Arts Festival.
Enjoy a stroll through the medieval streets soaking up the unique year round carnival atmosphere and savouring the distinctive charm and special warmth that Galway has become so fondly know worldwide.
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Killarney - Killarney (Cill Airne in Irish) is the gateway to the Ring of Kerry and has been one of Ireland's top tourist destinations for many years. The town, although attractive, is outshone by the stunning surrounding countryside with its mountains, lakes, woods and overall beauty that attracts visitors from all over the world. You can take a ride though part of this beauty by taking a Jaunting Car; the local form of horse drawn carriage. Killarney town has many interesting attractions, not least, the fine restaurants, gift shops and traditional Irish pubs, of which there are many.
Ross Castle - Newly restored, this 15th century fortress sits on the edge of the Lower Lake. The tower house is surrounded by a fortification with rounded turrets, and offers a magnificent view of the lakes and islands from its top. Lake cruises are run from the castle.
Muckross House - Built in 1843, the rooms portray the lifestyles of the gentry and the working conditions of the servants. Skilled craft workers use traditional methods to produce high quality items of weaving and pottery. The gardens are famed for their beauty.
Torc Waterfall - Dramatic falls that originate from the top of Torc Mountain from the Owengarriff River. At the base of the Lower Falls, you'll find a dramatic stairway to the Upper Falls, which will present you with excellent views of the area.
Crag Cave - A unique attraction, Crag Cave is formed of limestone. It is a colourful wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over one million years old, this natural attraction has dramatic sound and lighting effects. Hotels Killarney - Last Minute Hotels Killarney
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With a warm welcome and good craic guaranteed, a stay in
Ireland lets you discover an island of contrasts.
From the bright lights of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick in the Republic
of Ireland and Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland, to the
breathtaking countryside in between - Ireland can deliver a host of
activities along the way!
So go on, catch a flight or ferry to Ireland and experience the magic for
yourself.
It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten,
and for once the blarney rings true. The Irish landscape has a mythic
resonance, the country's history is almost tangible, and its people seem put
on earth expressly to restore faith in humanity.
The weather may sometimes give you the impression that you're swimming
through an airborne ocean, but the truly luminous greens, luxuriant
wildflowers, and afternoons spent holed up in riotous pubs will more than
console you for the webbed feet you'll need to grow.
Ireland has recently been on an economic rollercoaster ride; if the
Celtic Tiger's fur is looking a little shabby these days, the legacy of
those heady days lingers in its cities' newfound gloss. The country may not
be quite the paradise that its misty-eyed emigrés tend to portray, but it's
nonetheless home to one of the most gregarious and welcoming people in
Europe.
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