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+-Add your travel guide in irish_republic +- ... +- ... +-Irish Republic Travel Information : Located in northwestern Europe, the Republic of Ireland is bordered by the United Kingdom, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Irish Sea. It is a land steeped in history, but not particularly well endowed with historical marvels. Ireland is known for its misty green countryside, its culture and tradition (including legends and folklores), and its warm-hearted and friendly people. +-----The counties of Ireland : Guide to Ireland, for bed and breakfasts, hotels, flights, vacation packages, and maps, in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and elsewhere +-----Irish Arts and Culture : Ireland also has an international reputation for other musical styles, with artists like Van Morrisson, U2, Sinéad O' Connor and The Cranberries. New acts are hitting the world stage, such as Therapy, Ash and The Corrs. +-----Frequently Asked Questions about Ireland : Do I need a visa to travel to Ireland? British subjects born in the United Kingdom when travelling to Ireland do not require Passports and Visas. However identification is required. Residents of the UK or those travelling to Ireland via the UK do require a passport and may require a visa. From the United States and Canada a valid passport is required +-----Travel Guide to Dublin : Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, with about a million inhabitants it is the largest city in this thinly populated country. Plan to stay at least two nights to take advantage of its superb cultural offerings. +---------Additional details on Dublin : The population of the Dublin Metropolitan Area is more than one million, and that of the Greater Dublin Area more than 1.4 million +---------Places of Interests in Dublin : Dublin is bisected by the River Liffey, with most of the attractions being located south of the river. Lord Carlow and John Beresford made plans for the new Custom House to be much nearer to the river mouth than the former one. In 1779 they approached a 36-year-old London architect named James Gandon and asked him to come to Ireland and take on the job +---------Why Dublin ? : In 1988 Dublin celebrated its 1000th birthday and was designated European City of Culture in 1991. Dublin's economy is the fastest growing in Europe with 40,000 businesses employing over 525,000 people. +---------Sightseeing in Dublin : Five minutes walk from O'Connell Street. Ten minutes walk from DART Connolly Station. Facilities include cafe, restaurants and stores +-----Places of Interests in Ireland : Ireland is an island on the western fringe of Europe between latitude 51 1/2 and 55 1/2 degrees north, and longitude 5 1/2 to 10 1/2 degrees west. Its greatest length, from Malin Head in the north to Mizen Head in the south, is 486 km and its greatest width from east to west is approximately 275 km. Since 1921 the island has been divided politically into two parts. +-----Transportation Information on Ireland : This can be a real pleasure since Irish roads are the least congested in Europe. Here is some useful information for driving in Ireland. +-----Cork Travel Information : Cork serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry.It is served by excellent bus & rail connections and has it's own international airport. +-----Weather and Climate in Ireland : Ireland enjoys a temperate maritime climate, due mainly to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the presence of the Gulf Stream. Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is so green because it receives a lot of precipitation +-----Things to do in Ireland : There's so much to do in Ireland, you won't know where to start. Relax and take your time, there's plenty to do. Some people come with plans already made, others prefer to make it up as they go along +-----Map of Ireland : Ireland is an island on the western fringe of Europe between latitude 51 1/2 and 55 1/2 degrees north, and longitude 5 1/2 to 10 1/2 degrees west. Its greatest length, from Malin Head in the north to Mizen Head in the south, is 486 km and its greatest width from east to west is approximately 275 km. Since 1921 the island has been divided politically into two parts +-----Travel Guide to Killarney : With its three famous lakes and great mountain ranges, Killarney in County Kerry Ireland has been the inspiration of poets and painters over many centuries +---------Additional details on Killarney : Two hundred years after Killarney first made its mark as a visitor destination the area continues to grow in popularity. +---------The Killarney Valley : Guarded by the mighty McGillycuddy Reeks, the Killarney Valley must have been a magnificent discovery for the neolithic people. With the decline of the Irish chieftains in the 16th century, much of this area came under the control of two landlords, the Kenmares and Herberts. +---------Killarney Visitor Attractions : Guarded by the mighty McGillycuddy Reeks, the Killarney Valley must have been a magnificent discovery for the neolithic people. With the decline of the Irish chieftains in the 16th century, much of this area came under the control of two landlords, the Kenmares and Herberts. +-----Nightlife in Ireland : If you have not made plans, a good idea is to have a drink at the end of the day and discuss the evening ahead. Who knows who you will meet? There are no strangers, only friends you have not yet met. +-----The People of Ireland : They probably arrived here across the land bridge that existed between Ireland and Scotland at that time. They existence in classed by archaeologists as that of acute hunter gatherers. |