Ireland has undergone major cultural, social and economic changes in recent decades. The relatively dismal, repressed, and depressed Ireland of the past has been replaced by a young vibrant and booming modern Irish society. The mood of the people is currently one of confidence and pride, enhanced in no small part by the positive international profile which Ireland currently enjoys. Ireland has a magic that captures every one of its visitors. The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance and the country's ancient history is almost tangible – Celtic tribes first arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. From breathtaking landscapes, magnificent waterways, and castles rich with significance, you'll be spoilt for choice for things to see and do when you visit Ireland. Take your pick from cosmopolitan cities, bustling towns or quiet country villages nestled in the luminous green landscape, luxuriant with wildflowers. Whether your passion is golf, fishing or even splashing about on a surfboard, Ireland has the perfect locations. And when the outdoors gets too much, retire to the riotous pubs and enjoy the natural spark of the Irish people. From the bright lights of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny or Waterford to the breathtaking countryside in between - Ireland is sure to get under your skin!
Its main urban centres are Galway in the south, and Sligo in the north. It has a population of 503,083, the smallest of the four Irish provinces.
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A county in the province of Connacht in the west of IrelandCounty Sligo has a long history of traditional music which has many traditional music fest...
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The Dublin Region is a NUTS Level III region of Ireland and is governed by the Dublin Regional Authority. It consists of the area under the jurisdicti...
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In 1994, the area of the Corporation of Dun Laoghaire and the south-east part of County Dublin were merged to create the county of Dun Laoghaire-Rathd...
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Today, made of twelve counties, it encompasses the old province of Mide (mostly now in modern-day County Meath and County Westmeath). Also in it are C...
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The name is derived from the Celtic goddess, Muma. The province was once divided into six regions: Tuadh Mhuman (North Munster), Deas Mhuman (South Mu...
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Ulster is composed of nine counties: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone are part of Northern Ireland; while Cavan, Donegal, and ...
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Clifden ecoBeach Camping and Caravanning Park in Clifden, Ireland, with its private beach and location amongst sand dunes, is a popular camping and caravan park spaciously set out on 8 hectares of camp grounds and offering excellent facilities and sites for motorhomes, caravans and tents. Our camping and caravan park provides visitors with the ideal opportunity of getting up close and personal with nature as they enjoy a private beach, fishing in the stream, and at the end of a fun filled day, sitting around camp fires swopping interesting and funny stories with other campers. Facilities at Clifden ecoBeach Camping and Caravanning Park are modern, rustic, clean and our kitchenette is fully equipped with excellent amenities as well as convenient seating.READ MORE
County Louth Golf Club in Drogheda, Ireland, is not just a prestigious golf club with a challenging 18 hole golf course spread out over 190 acres of ground, the elegant clubhouse also offers the convenience of comfortable accommodation in a choice of 12 upstairs guest rooms. Each and every hole of our golf course provides enjoyable and challenging rounds of golf for both seasoned and novice golfers. Facilities at County Louth Golf Club include a comfortable lounge, dining room and snack bar where members can enjoy our excellent catering and we also have a well-stocked golf shop that offers excellent golf lessons and hire of clubs and trolleys.READ MORE
The Waterford Harbour Sailing Club in Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, Ireland offers adult sailing courses, cruiser and dinghy racing, junior sailing courses and a whole lot more. Enjoy a meal and spectacular sea views in the clubhouse during summmer season, and barbecues are run every Sunday. The Waterford Harbour Sailing Club can accommodate visiting yachts at a small charge and they have hot showers and changing facilities. The Waterford Harbour Sailing Club offers a wide range of courses for all ages and skill levels, they even offer yachtmaster training, and boat ownership and experience isn't necessary.READ MORE
The Garden Cafe Truck at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland is a fun airstream truck serving up delectable meals lovingly made and beautifully presented by the team. The menu features a variety of delicious offers including tacos, quiches, sandwiches, fresh organic salads, gazpacho popsicles, homemade lemonade and more and they are open in summer months from Tuesday to Saturday. The Garden Cafe Truck looks forward to your visit for a unique and memorable dining experience, they have specialty coffees and divine cakes and other sweet treats to go with. There's limited seating and the menu is ever changing, come for absolute heaven on a plate of colour that is a feast for the eyes and palate, it is a must visit and highly recommended.READ MORE
Alan Gaillard Ceramics and Irish Pottery in Clifden, Ireland, operates a ceramics and pottery studio from an eco-friendly studio, and 75% of all energy that is used in the studio, workshop and home is generated with a wind turbine. All tableware created in our studio are microwave, dishwasher and oven proof, and glazes, created by using all natural raw materials, include copper red, dolomite, iron and an occasional splash of cobalt blue. In 2013 the spectacular and classic Japanese tenmoku and Japanese style green celadon glaze was used, and after several years of test firing, Alan Gaillard Ceramics and Irish Pottery introduced a new and delightful glaze that is a beautiful copper red splash.READ MORE
Surf Mayo in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland is your one stop surf shop with everything you need to get out and catch some waves, they have an equipment hire service, surf accesories, a surfboard demo centre and even do surfboard and wetsuit repairs. The surf school has fantastic instructors and you will be well looked after by them while learning to surf, it's an excellent activity the whole family can enjoy, and they provide the boards and wetsuits, plus they get you up and going in the surf in no time. Surf Mayo surf school comes highly recommended and the surf shop stocks excellent brands, a must visit for all your surfing needs and a lifetime of fun out on the waters.READ MORE
Wexford on Ice in Wexford, Ireland, is an amazing ice rink that operates during the winter months when lovers of outdoor activities can dust off their skates for some spectacular ice skating. Our ice rink features beautiful sound and light displays to keep skaters entertained as they gracefully glide across the ice, proudly showing off their amazing skills on ice, or not. An experienced ice rink marshal remains on the ice at all times, and first time skaters have free access to stability aids. Saturdays between 10 and 11, sensory, special needs and wheelchair family skating sessions are available. And when a rest is required our onsite cafe offers welcome hot drinks.READ MORE