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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Irish Islands: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Irish Islands
- Nothing beats a trip to the Emerald Isle to purify the soul and revive the spirit. Ireland has some of the world's greenest, most breathtaking scenery, and it's filled with tourist attractions that are so appealing that you'll want to visit them all.
- From the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher to the bright lights of Dublin's Grafton Street and the hallowed halls of Trinity College, there are plenty of fun things to do in Ireland.
- The tricky part will be deciding which fascinating attractions should be at the top of your must-see list.
- Whether you want to explore Ireland's endless outdoor activities (think horseback riding, waterfall hiking, golf, and sailing) or study the works of some of the country's most famous artists in state museums and galleries, you won't be disappointed.
- Capital: Dublin
- International Airport: Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Population: 5.1 million
- Currency: euro
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230v
- Official Language: English and Irish
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Irish Islands
- Glendalough is a magical and mysterious place that is home to one of Ireland's most important monastic sites.
- Countless images of the Emerald Isle feature The Rock of Cashel, Ireland's most famous heritage site.
- It's simple to spend an entire day exploring the National Museum of Ireland, which is technically a museum collection.
- The Blarney Stone is perched high atop a tower of Blarney Castle, not far from Cork, and is arguably Ireland's most well-known landmark and one of its must-see castles.
- Kinsale, steeped in history and situated on a scenic coastal setting at the gateway to West Cork, has long drawn large crowds.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Irish Islands
- Ireland is best visited between March and May and September and November when it is not as crowded as summer or cold as winter.
- Ireland has a mild, temperate climate, and while it does rain occasionally, it is possible to visit all year. Weather changes are rarely extreme.
- Summer (June, July, and August) is Ireland's warmest season, with the most vibrant landscapes and the longest days.
- However, it is also crowded and expensive. Some sites close in late October, and temperatures drop, but they average above freezing even in winter.
- This is an excellent time to visit Ireland because it is at its most peaceful.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Irish Islands
The Cliffs of Moher
- Finding the words to describe the magnificent Cliffs of Moher is challenging because so many superlatives have been used.
- Vertigo-inducing and awe-inspiring come to mind, and they are, as well as being wholly wild and ruggedly beautiful.
- The cliffs will be familiar to those who have researched the Emerald Isle before visiting, appearing on countless postcards and guidebooks.
- However, no photograph can ever do them justice. For a good reason, this is one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions.
- The cliffs, located about one and a half hours by car from Galway in neighbouring County Clare, are visited by nearly a million people worldwide each year.
- It is a well-known day trip from Dublin. They run for eight kilometres along the Atlantic and reach a height of 214 metres at their highest point.
- Take a walk along the trail to witness nature's raw power at its majestic.
Grafton Street, Dublin
- Grafton Street is much more than just a great place to shop in Dublin; it is alive with buskers, flower sellers, and performance artists.
- There are numerous locations where you can pause and observe the passing scenery. The café scene has flourished in the capital, and on a sunny day, you might think you're in Barcelona or Lisbon.
- This is Dublin's shopping district, but visiting doesn't require blowing your budget. You'll receive welcoming, chatty service and be entertained from the bottom of the street to St. Stephen's Green at the top.
- Bewley's Grafton Street Café serves coffee and a legendary Irish breakfast in the mornings. Take some time to explore the numerous alleyways and streets to see what you can find.
Killarney National Park and Muckross House & Gardens
- Muckross House, Gardens, and Traditional Farms, set in the spectacular Killarney National Park, should be at the top of your must-see list if visiting Kerry.
- There are numerous reasons why this is regarded as one of Ireland's best tourist attractions; you must visit to discover them all.
- This former mansion oozes the grandeur and gentility of bygone days, standing close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of three Killarney lakes famed worldwide for their splendour and beauty.
- Remember that Queen Victoria once visited here when you were out exploring? A royal visit was no small matter back then; extensive renovations and re-landscaping were undertaken in preparation, and no detail was overlooked.
- The house and gardens are stunning, and there are Jaunting Cars (Killarney's famous horse and traps) to transport you around the grounds in style.
- The old farmsteads at the attraction are also worth seeing if you want to see how ordinary people used to live.
- The Killarney National Park & Lakes region is filled with stunning scenery, and any route through it will provide views of its lakes and mountains.
- The scenic Gap of Dunloe, a narrow and rocky mountain pass carved by glaciers at the end of the Ice Age, is an 11-kilometre drive through the western part of Killarney National Park.
- This chasm separates Purple Mount and its foothills from Macgillycuddy's Reeks.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Irish Islands Off the Beaten Track
Trinity College, Dublin, and the Book of Kells
- Dublin's oldest university is one of Ireland's ancient treasures. Trinity, founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, is a world within a world.
- The modern, thriving city outside melts away once you enter the gates and cross the cobblestones.
- A stroll through the grounds transports you through the ages and into the quiet world of scholarly pursuit.
- During the summer, many shops and office workers take their lunchtime sandwiches here to escape the hustle and bustle outside.
- The university is also known for its valuable treasures. The magnificent Book of Kells (on permanent display) and the mind-boggling Long Room are two examples.
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
- Kilmainham Gaol is a notoriously dark location in Irish history and a frequent subject of rebel songs.
- The only person spared was future Irish President Eamon De Valera, who was spared due to his American citizenship.
- The prison, which opened in 1796, was a dank, vile institution that housed those who could not pay their train fares and, during the famine, the destitute and hungry.
- Kilmainham became an unmistakable symbol of oppression and persecution in the eyes of the Irish.
- The previously mentioned yard is particularly spine-chilling. In a nutshell, this is one of Ireland's must-see attractions.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Irish Islands Culture and Traditions
- Thought to have been the prehistoric home of hunter-gatherers, Ireland saw the arrival of the Celts and Gaels during the Iron Age (around 500 BC).
- Around the 12th century, Normans and Vikings invaded Ireland. The English then launched a long campaign to conquer and colonise the island in the 16th century.
- During times of conflict and famine, particularly the Great Potato Famine of 1845, the Irish migrated to other countries, carrying their traditions with them.
- Religion has played an important role in Irish society since ancient times. Before the arrival of Christianity, the ancient Celts in Ireland practised druidic religion.
- St. Patrick, a 5th-century Christian missionary and bishop of Ireland, is said to have arrived around AD 432. With the introduction of Christianity came new traditions and cultural changes.
- When England ruled the area in the 16th century, Anglo-Irish and Scots-Irish (Ulster-Scots) Protestant families came to settle on plantations.
- This began hundreds of years of religious, economic, political, and social conflict.
- The Irish have a rich literary tradition of storytelling that explains Irish history and culture through myths, fables, poetry, rhymes, and sayings.
- Traditional Irish music, like folklore, has historical roots. Traditional Irish music includes drinking, love, dancing, funny, and ballads, which can be performed with or without an instrument.
- Fiddles, bagpipes (called uilleann pipes in Ireland, pronounced ill-eee-un), pennywhistles, horns, harps, and bodhrán (pronounced bow-rawn), a framed drum traditionally covered in goatskin and played with a stick called a cipn, or beater, are still used today.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Irish Islands: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Home-smoked salmon
#Food
- Bring on one of Dublin's best fish dishes.
- The lapsang souchong home-smoked salmon is served in the incredible surroundings of a converted Victorian building on Dublin's Camden Street.
- It's the epitome of modern Irish cooking: creative, fresh, and delicious.
Coddle
#Food
- A great contrast to Dublin coddle, a dish that dates back to the 1770s, The Woollen Mills, perched on the edge of the river Liffey and overlooking the iconic arc of the Ha'penny Bridge, has a light, modern-industrial interior.
- Take a seat upstairs at the window overlooking the rushing river, and enjoy a hearty bowl of bacon, sausages, onion, and potato. Sincere, hearty, and uniquely Dublin.
The Waterford Blaa
#Food
- Waterford residents adore "blaa," a soft bread roll introduced by French Huguenots in the 17th century.
- It's a real treat when paired with dry-cured bacon.
- To try one in Dublin, go to Hatch & Sons, a Georgian kitchen café on St Stephen's Green. Rashes (strips of bacon) are traditional, but spiced beef, rapeseed mayo, Coolea cheese, and onion relish are more upscale.
JERVIS SHOPPING CENTRE
#Fashion
- Jervis Shopping Centre is located on Henry/Mary Street, Dublin's busiest shopping thoroughfare.
- In addition, the development is close to Temple Bar and O'Connell Street. Jervis Shopping Centre has been Dublin's most successful and vibrant shopping environment since 1996.
- Its tenants include Miss Selfridge, M&S, Bershka, Next, and Stradivarius, and a carefully selected mix of domestic, UK, and European retailers.
- Jervis Street provides access to the 750-space parking garage.
- The best route from South Dublin is via Christ Church, and the best route from North Dublin is via Capel Street and the Quays.
Visit Tayto Park
#Fun
- When the idea for an amusement park struck them, they decided to compete with the biggest of its kind!
- That is why the park has attractions that are more restricted than others! Roller coaster, merry-go-rounds, a massive climbing wall (dubbed the Climbing Fall), slides, a Viking attraction, a centrifuge, and a 5D cinema!
- The possibilities are endless, and the park is large enough to entertain you for an entire day!
- The park is beautiful, modern, colourful, and clean, with many references to Irish history, mythology, Viking invasions, etc.
- A great way to experience top-notch attractions and learn about Irish history!
- Tayto Park excels at "Irish craic." Everything is designed to be enjoyable, to discover a child's soul, and to share new experiences with the family.
Bunratty Folk Park
#Fun
- Bunratty Folk Park benefits from being situated at the foot of the extremely popular Bunratty Castle.
- The park is a part of the castle tour and will give you a unique perspective on rural Ireland in the nineteenth century.
- The park has seen a lot. It is organised around the main street and recreates all of the typical characteristics of a village at the time.
- There are residences, a school, an Irish pub, a doctor's office, a post office, shops, and a printing house.
- And the level of detail is so high that you'll think you've stepped back in time!
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Irish Islands: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Bullock Island is part of the Shannon Callows Reserve managed by Birdwatch Ireland, which is part of the larger Middle Shannon Callows Special Protection Area.
- This island, along with its neighbouring Bishop's Island, is in a lowland wet grassland known as the 'callows,' which is prone to flooding in the winter and spring.
- Our reserve lands have all been set aside for hay production. The callows were once famous for breeding Corncrakes, but you'd be lucky to hear one these days.
- Instead, look for Whinchat during the summer and other summer visitors like Sedge and Grasshopper Warblers.
- Breeding Lapwing, Redshank, and Curlew can also be found on the callows.
- During the winter floods, there are a lot of Black-tailed Godwits, Golden Plovers, and Lapwings.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Irish Islands Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Every year, the Temple Bar TradFest takes place for five days in the last half of January to celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
- In its thirteenth year, this festival is gaining more and more acclaim. The festival's genre is implied by its name, a specialised celebration of traditional Irish music.
- At least, that's how it started; now, the festival has grown to include a diverse range of musical genres to appeal to both the staunchly traditional and the musical generalist.
- TradFest's roots are firmly planted in traditional Irish music, but folk and even rock and roll also have a place there.
- The festival features national talent in various venues (including City Hall), allowing you to see more of the city while attending.
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