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Magical Journeys to Ireland

Discover the magic of beautiful Ireland andher people. Ireland is one of those ideal traveling destinations except for one thing: the weather. But you would be foolish to let this stop you. If is should pour down, you can always take refuge in one of the quaint Irish pubs.


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• Popular Destinations in Ireland

» Destination Dublin

Destination Dublin, Ireland

Dublin has a world-famous literary history, having produced many prominent literary figures, including William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and the creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker. It is arguably most famous, however, as the location of the greatest works of James Joyce …

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» Destination County Clare

Destination County Clare, Munster, Ireland

County Clare contains The Burren, a unique karst region, which contains rare flowers and fauna. At the western edge of The Burren, facing the Atlantic Ocean, are the Cliffs of Moher. The county's Southern border is the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. Along this estuary is the town of Shannon and the airport …

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» Destination County Kerry

Destination County Kerry, Munster, Ireland

County Kerry faces the Atlantic Ocean and, typically for an Atlantic coastal region, features many peninsulas and inlets: principally the Dingle Peninsula. The Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula is a popular route for tourists and cyclists. The pedestrian version is the scenic Kerry Way which follows ancient paths …

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• Provinces of Ireland

» Destination Connacht, Ireland

Destination Connacht, Ireland

Connacht, or Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland, situated in the west. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a 'king of over-kings'. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes. In later centuries, local government legislation has seen further sub-division of the historic counties …

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» Destination Leinster, Ireland

Destination Leinster, Ireland

The Gaelic Kingdom of Leinster before 1171 was considerably smaller than today's province. The tribes of Leinster were united by Ugaine Mor (Hugony, the Great), who supposedly built the hill-fort of Dun Ailinne, near Kilcullen, County Kildare …

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» Destination Munster, Ireland

Destination Munster, Ireland

Munster is famed for Irish traditional music. Gaelic games, especially hurling are popular and the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in the province. There are many ancient castles and monasteries in the province; this coupled with the vast green countryside and three cities makes it a feature of the tourism industry …

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» Destination Ulster, Ireland

Destination Ulster, Ireland

Ulster is one of the four Irish provinces. The province's early story extends further back than written records and survives mainly in legends such as the Ulster Cycle. The archaeology of Ulster, formerly called Ulandia, gives examples of "ritual enclosures", such as the "Giant's Ring" near Belfast, which is an earth bank about 590 feet in diameter and 15 feet high, in the centre of which there is a dolmen …

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» Destination Northern Ireland

Destination Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland was for many years the site of a violent and bitter inter-communal conflict – the Troubles – which was caused by divisions between nationalists, who see themselves as Irish and are predominantly Roman Catholic, and unionists, who see themselves as British and are predominantly Protestant. Cultural links between Northern Ireland, the rest of Ireland and the rest of the UK are complex, with Northern Ireland sharing both the culture of Ireland and the culture of the United Kingdom …

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Magical Journeys to Ireland

Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe. It lies in the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the British Isles. It is composed of the Republic of Ireland, which covers over 80% of the island, and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, which covers the northeastern sixth of the island. Most people in Irland live on or near the east coast …

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Ireland is a land steeped in history and known for its misty green countryside, its culture and tradition (including legends and folklores), and its warm-hearted and friendly people. Ireland is a small country with picturesque countryside

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