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Holiday Lets and Cottages Ireland | Holiday Lets Dublin and BelfastIreland, fondly known as the Emerald Isle, is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
The capital, Dublin, is one of the most internationally acclaimed cities in the world, with millions of people from around the world visiting each year. Dublin is a city that is steeped in culture and history, with an array of top quality museums, galleries and historical sites of significant importance. Dublin has an endless amount of tourist attractions, such as a visit to the Guinness Storehouse or the perhaps lesser well known Kilmainham Gaol. If you are lucky enough to be in the city on 17th March each year, then you can join in the festivities and parties that celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Away from Dublin, there are also a number of regions that are worth visiting, depending on the type of break that you enjoy. Galway is a county in the west of the Republic of Ireland, with a wonderful natural landscape to be discovered. The region has the largest lake in the Republic, Lough Corrib, as well as three mountain ranges of differing heights: Twelve Bens, Slieve Aughty and The Maumturks. It also has Connemara National Park, one of six in the Republic of Ireland. Galway provides a picturesque destination for those who want to enjoy natural surroundings, and has proved popular with hikers and cyclists.
County Donegal is another wonderful location to visit, full of breathtaking scenery that people of all ages can appreciate and enjoy. The Slieve League cliffs are the sixth highest sea cliffs in Europe, and give a spectacular view of the sea and beyond. Due to the superb vantage points that County Donegal has to offer, it proves popular for walking holidays. Another popular activity in the region is golf, with the area boasting several impressive links courses, such as Glashedy Links and Old Links at Ballyliffin Golf Club.
Cork is also a wonderful Irish city that has something to do for all the family. It has won numerous distinguished awards, such as being named in the top 10 places to visit in 2010 by Lonely Planet guide, as well as the prestigious title of being European Capital of Culture for 2005. Cork enjoys a distinguished culture in Ireland, much of which can be enjoyed by everyone. The city frequently offers amateur dramatics and quality musical acts throughout the year. The city is rapidly developing commercially, offering a blend of traditional art and craft shops with commonly found high street brands. One bizarre attraction just outside the city of Cork is the Blarney Stone, where millions of people kiss a stone in Blarney Castle whilst dangling over an edge.
County Kerry is a very proud and traditional Irish county. If you wanted to try and avoid mainstream tourist activities then this could be the area for you. County Kerry has certain similarities to Cork; it has strong associations with the Irish language, as well as Irish music and dance- all of which can be tried out by visitors! Off the mainland, you can visit the islands close by such as the Blasket Islands, Valentia Islands and the Skelligs. The latter is a world heritage site, which is famed for the medieval monastery on the cliffs. For a different experience in Ireland, visitors should try and visit a Gaelic football match, a tough physical sport that is accompanied with a scintillating atmosphere.
Fans of water sports and the natural outdoors will enjoy visiting Roscommon. Much of the region is taken up by farmland; however the tranquil landscape has a number of rivers, lakes and forests full of wildlife. The county is very much orientated around the waterways, with boats being the best way to get around if you want to discover the natural picturesque scenery of the county. Visitors frequently enjoy quiet breaks in the area, renting boats locally and enjoying the environment they find themselves in.
Ireland offers a variety of tourist attractions for people of all ages. There are undoubtedly other places that would be worthy of a mention, but the above offer different types of attractions for different people and social groups. Ireland has some similarities to other European countries, but what makes it really special are the local people and the vibrant atmosphere they create. Friendly and welcoming, it makes it one of the best places in the world to experience. |
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