Ireland is relatively un-spoilt and lives up to
its name 'the Emerald Isle' with its green hills,
medieval monasteries, castles and windswept remote
islands in this sparsely inhabited country filled
with breathtaking landscapes.
Whether you enjoy cycling the leisurely rolling hills
of the Ring of Kerry, playing a round of golf,
windsurfing (although cold, the waves in the Northwest
are amongst the best in Europe), fishing for wild
salmon or trout, hiking the boglands of Connemara
on the West Coast to discover ruined cottages and
a traditional rural way of life, or exploring offshore
islands with ancient monasteries and monuments, Ireland
is an outdoor lover's paradise.
Spend time out in the capital city of Dublin
where you can enjoy amazing nightlife, shopping, great
monuments like the Book of Kells and a history of
literary greats like James Joyce, or just sit in a
pub, make new friends and enjoy the best tasting pint
of Guiness anywhere. Ireland is a dazzlingly
modern nation of trendsetters, which still manages
to retain the spirit, tradition and language of old.
Experience the phenomena of the rejuvenation of the
'Celtic Tiger', and see Ireland's cultural awakening
for yourself. There is no better time than now to
visit Ireland.
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