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Provinces in Ireland : Munster, Connaught, Leinster and Ulster.
Counties in Ireland : Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow
Tourist Regions Ireland : East Coast and Midlands of Ireland, Southeast Ireland [ Ireland's Historic Region ]
The Republic of Ireland on the west side of the Irish Sea, close to the island of Great Britain.
National Capital of Ireland: Dublin
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Car Rental Ireland
 Sixt -
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: Cork Airport, Dublin Airport, Kerry Airport, Limerick DT and Shannon Airport.
Holiday Rentals / Holiday Cottages / Self catering
One of Ireland's leading self-catering holiday cottage specialists with the biggest and best selection of over
1500 cottages available throughout Ireland - from the Giant's Causeway in the North of Ireland to the Ring of
Kerry on the South-West Coast. Properties range from detached thatched character properties to new built houses and sleep from 2 to 10+.
Holiday rentals worldwide - holiday villas and apartments for rent direct
Discover Ireland from the comfort of your own holiday park, apartment or villa
Cottages4you is the leading UK provider of self-catered holidays throughout Ireland
Hotels Ireland
Hotels in Ireland - Hotel Guide Ireland
Hotels in Dublin, Cork, Swords, Limerick, Clondalkin, Cloghran, Galway, Killarney, Waterford, Shannon, Letterkenny, Castlebar, and more ...
Hotels in Dublin
- Hotels in Cork, Dublin and Galway
Travel Agencies / Tour Operators
- Coach Holiday, Coach Trips
Ireland: Bray, Westport (Co Mayo)
Thomas Cook
Walking holidays in Ireland.
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!
Authentic Ireland
Explore ancient sites…some are older than the Pyramids, ride horses on a Mayo beach, cycle through
Connemara, walk the Burren, play golf at Ballybunion, learn a musical instrument, visit a traditional farm, drive
the Ring of Kerry, swim with dolphins, go on a musical or literary pub crawl in Dublin, choose an Eco-Ireland
adventure, or pamper yourself in a world-class Celtic spa in Kenmare. It's your holiday. Let Authentic Ireland help you make it memorable.
Abercrombie & Kent - Canal & River Cruising
Blakes Holiday Boating
Caledonian Tours - Departures throughout Scotland
Dublin, Letterkenny [ Mount Errigal ], Donegal, Westport + Galway
Cashel Travel - Irish Clan Tours
Cashel Travel has organised many clan group visits and can help by researching places of interest to specific
clans. They can make contact with places of interest to organise visits to specific clan sites [ they can often arrange to see houses and castles not open to the public ].
Crown Blue Lines - boating holidays
Customline Travel
Specialists in short breaks and tailor-made tours for coach groups to Southern Ireland
Owen's Travelmaster - Couch Tours - from Oswestry, Shropshire
Tours in Ireland, Group Tours, Day Excursions, Theatre Breaks etc.
Slack's Travel
Coach holidays Ireland from Derbyshire (see boarding locations), Nottingham (boarding points Ripley & Derby) and South Yorkshire (boarding point Chesterfield.
Stena Lines Holidays
Vagabond - 4x4 Adventure Tours in Ireland
Their range of shorter breaks and weeklong expeditions combine imaginative mixtures of breathtaking
scenery, relaxing exercise, local culture and cosy accommodation. Instead of buses or minibuses, Vagabond
uses 4WD Land Rovers, so our group sizes are smaller and more flexible and we can explore areas far beyond the reach of normal tours.
You'll leave the road behind and drive along beaches, through rivers or up muddy tracks; You'll walk in the
mountains, surf in the Atlantic, ride a horse or play golf; You'll clamber over ancient ruins, learn about pirate
queens, retrace the steps of pilgrims or search for your ancestors. And at the end of the day - a roaring fire, some music, great food and a pint.
Wallace Arnold - Ireland Holidays
Enjoy traditional Irish charms on a holiday to the beautiful Emerald Isle. A combination of congeniality and wit
and a lively entertainment culture ensure a warm welcome in a country renowned for its charm. Our wide
range of holidays in Ireland feature the famous, historic and scenic highlights of this popular country, loved and treasured by all who have visited.
Travel Guides Ireland / Related books
Ireland Guides [ at Amazon.co.uk ]
Ireland (Lonely Planet Country Guides)
Fionn Davenport (Author)
Paperback: 764 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 9th edition edition (1 Jan 2010); ISBN-10: 1741792142; ISBN-13: 978-1741792140.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Ireland
Lisa Gerard-Sharp (Author)
The full-colour DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Ireland is the ultimate companion to this rugged and charming island. There are hundreds of colour photographs
and illustrations, unique cutaways and detailed floor plans of all the must-see sights, as well as fascinating background histories covering everything from
Dublin's famed Georgian architecture to the Giant's Causeway. Special features include in-depth examinations of the cultural heritage, traditional
festivals and local brews of each region; and illustrated maps of the spectacularly dramatic scenery that blankets the island. The cosmopolitan
cities of Dublin and Belfast are laid out for you with beautiful street-by-street mapping, and there are scenic
routes and driving tours, as well as reviews of the beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town. With
essential information and hundreds of reviews for restaurants, shopping, nightlife and hotels in Ireland, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will make your trip to Ireland both effortless and memorable.
Hardcover: 416 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (2 Mar 2009); ISBN-10: 1405333766; ISBN-13: 978-1405333764.
Cycling - The South West of Ireland
Spiral-bound: 112 pages; Publisher: Collins (5 Aug 2002); ISBN-10: 0007123906; ISBN-13: 978-0007123902.
Road Atlas Ireland (AA Atlases and Maps)
AA Publishing (Author)
Paperback: 96 pages; Publisher: Automobile Association; 3Rev Ed edition (31 Mar 2008); ISBN-10: 0749556064; ISBN-13: 978-0749556068.
Comprehensive Road Atlas Ireland
Spiral-bound: 160 pages; Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (2 April 2009); ISBN-10: 0007312814; ISBN-13: 978-0007312818.
Transport / How do I travel to Ireland
Cork Airport
Dublin Airport
Shannon Airport
Ebookers -
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Airline Tickets Ireland / Bargain Flights
Cheap flight tickets ireland.
Ferries to Ireland from Liverpool ( ferry to Ireland )
- Liverpool - Dublin v.v. and more
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.
 Irish Ferries - Ferry Holyead - Dublin and Pembroke - Rosslare v.v.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company - Isle of Man to Dublin and Belfast
v.v.
Norse Merchant Ferries - Liverpool - Belfast and Liverpool - Dublin v.v.
Sea Cat - Troon / Heysham to Belfast and Liverpool to Dublin
Stena Line - ferry services to and from the UK and Ireland
Fishguard-Rosslare, Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire/Dublin, Stranraer-Belfast, Ferrycheck, Stena Line Holidays, Car Imports
British Rail
Irish Rail
Bus - Irish Bus
Links
Tourism Ireland - official tourism website for the island of Ireland
Government Ireland
This site will help you to find government organisations or information by providing links, indices of recent
publications and a search engine that searches all government sites. There is also general information about Ireland including some photographs of well known locations
Dublin
Follow the Heritage Trail, which links together many of the fine buildings from Trinity College, where Jonathan
Swift and Oscar Wilde studied, to the Parliament and Dublin Castle. Visit the National Museum and National
Gallery or try the less cerebral delights of the Irish Whiskey Corner, the museum sited in an old Jameson
Whiskey warehouse in the city centre. Icon at the Baileys Centre is also worth a trip to experience an audio
visual show on the history of Ireland along with food, drink and shopping. It is also quick and easy to take the DART train out along the beautiful coastline to nearby fishing villages.
East Coast and Midlands of Ireland
The East Coast and Midlands of Ireland, steeped in legend and folklore, is a land of lakes and majestic rivers,
mountains and coastline where the people reach out with the warmest of welcomes.
Here, Ireland's past is everywhere to be found. The pre-historic monuments at Brú na Bóinne, the monastic
sites at Clonmacnoise and Glendalough, the Norman Castle at Trim, the Cathedral at Kildare and the great
houses of Emo Court and Castletown are just some of the many wonders to be explored. The region is also
noted for its exceptional sporting and recreational activities including freshwater and sea fishing, world-class golf courses and way-marked walkways.
Southeast Ireland - 'Ireland's Historic Region!'
History you can touch and feel is all around in the south east region, an area linked by a network of five
ancient river valleys and containing Ireland's oldest city, Waterford. Follow the trail of previous visitors, Celts,
Vikings and Normans through magnificent castles and ancient monuments, heritage museums and great
country houses. Discover the creative heart of Ireland's traditional crafts and some of Europe's most beautiful
gardens or cruise on Ireland's second largest river. For a taste of what is in store:click here!
Destinations: Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford
Munster - Belfast, Northern Ireland, The Northwest
Province Munster occupies south Ireland and includes six counties, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary
and Waterford. Home to some of Ireland's most breathtaking scenery, winding roads lead over mountain
passes descending to magnificent inlets of the sea. The area is rich in archaeological remains, not least the mysterious stone circles which dot the landscape.
Throughout the region are many traces of plantation towns as well as numerous coastal and harbour towns
such as Kinsale and Clonakilty. Munster is also home to Cork City, the second city of the Republic of Ireland
and Limerick City, which is a historical gem with its 13th century castle fortress and old town.
Connaught - Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway and Roscommon are within its boundary
The ancient Province of Connaught [ Connacht ] lies in the West of Ireland with its coastline on the Atlantic
Ocean. It contains a rich diversity of stunning landscapes and coastal views. From the dramatic limestone
Karst of the Burren, to the stunning landscapes of Connemara, Mayo and Sligo. The coastline consists of thousands of wildly shaped bays, inlets and islands all of which merit a visit.
Historically, Connaught has retained its rich Gaelic heritage and today still has communities where the Irish
language is spoken. These regions are collectively called the Gaeltacht. The remote Aran Islands off the
mainland of County Galway are part of the Gaeltacht. Connaught is the least inhabited province in Ireland.
Leinster
Leinster Province was the most fought-over and colonised part of Ireland and this is reflected in the region's
historical heritage. Now, Leinster is a mixture of beautiful countryside and modern towns, with well over half the population of the Republic living in Leinster.
Leinster includes Newgrange, Europe's greatest and most stunning Neolithic monument, the luxurious countryside of Wicklow and Kilkenny, with its rich Norman architecture and lively atmosphere.
Ulster [ province ]
The Northern part of Ireland - the great and majestic Ulster - offers a different and quite unique experience.
The interwoven influences of several different cultures - the Ulster Scots, the Gaelic, the Norman and the
Anglo-Norman - have sculpted and coloured the landscape in a way quite different to the rest of the island.
The geographical location of Ulster, as the most Northern part of Ireland surrounded by ocean on three sides,
has formed a breathtaking beautiful coast of dramatic cliffscapes, sweeping strands and tumbling mountain
ranges rarely equalled elsewhere in Ireland. The tranquil rural landscapes of Southern Ulster bounded by
Lough Neagh in the East, Lough Erne in the West and the Lakelands of Fermanagh, Cavan and Monaghan in
the South, offer a superb and almost continuous countryside shaped by mountains and rolling Drumlin hills and enclosing numerous spectacular lakes and rivers.
What is undoubtedly the most impressive aspect of Ulster is the unremitting beauty of its spectacular coastline
, from the wild reaches of Donegal in the West, along the Northern shoreline from Londonderry to Bushmills and down the dramatic Antrim coast to Larne North of Belfast.
Cork Kerry Region - Ireland's Spectacular South West
The Cork Kerry region of South-West Ireland is one of the most attractive holiday areas in Ireland. This area
has a spectacular coastline of over 1,000 km and has Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohil at 1,039 m. This Region also has Ireland's most southerly point and the most westerly point.
The Cork Kerry Region is a region of scenic contrasts. The long indented coastline blends with spectacular
mountains, and the many rivers and lakes combine with these mountains to give a landscape that offers much to the visitor.
This is a region where activity holidays play a large role in holiday plans [ Golf, Long distance walking, Cycling ].
With such a long coastline sea and shore fishing is widely available as is excellent game angling. Good Coarse angling facilities are available in County Cork
Dublin Region
East Coast Midlands
The East Coast and Midlands of Ireland, steeped in legend and folklore, is a land of lakes and majestic rivers, mountains and coastline where the people reach out with the warmest of welcomes.
Here, Ireland's past is everywhere to be found. The pre-historic monuments at Brú na Bóinne, the monastic
sites at Clonmacnoise and Glendalough, the Norman Castle at Trim, the Cathedral at Kildare and the great
houses of Emo Court and Castletown are just some of the many wonders to be explored. The region is also
noted for its exceptional sporting and recreational activities including freshwater and sea fishing, world-class golf courses and way-marked walkways.
Ireland West - Ireland's Warm, Wild and Wonderful West
Travel and vacations in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon - warm, wild and wonderful West. Three distinctively
different counties, one unforgettable holiday experience - Magical, Mystical Ireland West.
This is the land of history and heritage, of music and merriment, of character and charm.
The landscape will also capture your heart and there are a variety of things to do and places to visit, from
centuries old ruins to historic houses. You can walk in the countryside, fish, golf, horse ride, sail or cruise on the waterways.
North West Ireland
If it is a leisurely or action packed holiday you require then you can be guaranteed that the North West
counties including Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo can provide for your every need. There is a
fabulous choice of top class accommodation and restaurants with evening entertainment freely available in a
range of high quality venues. The area boasts splendid facilities for Golfing, Angling, Equestrian, Hiking, Biking, Cruising and Water Sports to name but a few.
Shannon Region
The Shannon Region, in the mid-west of Ireland, is a special place, where you can refresh your spirit away
from the frenetic and crowded cities of the world. The Region covers counties Clare, Limerick, North Kerry, North Tipperary and South Offaly.
In this compact area, less than 150 kilometres from end to end, you will discover stunning landscapes,
Atlantic seascapes, great sporting activity, entertainment, top visitor attractions, fun, music, uncrowded
beaches, clifftop and mountain walks, quiet country roads and everywhere the artifacts of Ireland's ancient history.
South East Ireland
Ireland's historic region where the welcome is extra special. The five counties, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary,
Waterford and Wexford are individually different but linked historically by a rich and varied past and
geographically by a network of five ancient river valleys. The South East boasts a heritage trail unrivalled by
any other region in Ireland. As the Celts, Vikings and Normans before you come, explore, discover and enjoy all that Ireland's South East has to offer.
Carlow City
Located on the banks of the River Barrow, Carlow town is a bustling market centre serving a large rural area.
Carlow County
County Carlow, one of Ireland's smallest counties, is bordered by the scenic Blackstairs Mountains to the east
. The fertile limestone land of the Barrow Valley and the Killeshin Hills lie in the west of Carlow.
The county's most prominent feature is the 5000-year-old granite formation known as Browne's Hill Dolmen. It's believed to have the largest capstone in Europe, weighing a colossal 100 tonnes.
Towns: Bagenalstown, Ballon, Borris, Carlow, Clonegal, Clonmore, Hacketstown, Leighlinbridge, Myshall, Nurney, Rathvilly and Tullow
Cavan
Clare County
To the north of the county, the rugged Atlantic coast rises nearly 700 feet above the sea in the shape of the
Cliffs of Moher. A couple of miles away, you'll find an amazing Karst limestone region called the Burren,
which features caves, underground streams and rare alpine flora. The area also has plenty of fascinating archaeological sites, including the 5000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen.
Cork - southcoast Ireland
Donegal - Ulster
Is characterised not only by the tremendous beauty of its coastline, but also by the rugged mountain
wilderness that dominates the centre of the county and the scattered villages and towns, which dot its coast
Galway County
Kerry County
County Kerry, traditionally known as the 'kingdom', is situated in the extreme south-west of Ireland. Kerry has
two contrasting types of terrain - the mountainous south with the Beara, Iveragh and Dingle peninsulas, and
the smaller 'plains' area that stretches as far north as the Shannon estuary. Along the coast, sandy bays
alternate with cliffs and rocky headlands. You'll also see regions of outstanding scenic beauty, such as the Ring of Kerry.
Kildare
Kilkenny
Laois County - Comhairle Chontae Laoise
Leitrin County
Limerick
Longford
Louth
Mayo
Stretching from Lough Corrib in the south to Killala Bay in the north, Mayo boasts many attractions including
stunning mounting scenery, megalithic tombs, excellent fishing waters, exciting hiking trails and great golf courses - including the championship course at Westport in west Mayo.
Meath
Monaghan
Offaly
Roscommon
Sligo
Surround yourself with rugged countryside and immerse yourself in a corner of Ireland that holds tradition
dear and hospitality even dearer ..... Well point your compass to Ireland's North West and make your way to
the County of Sligo where wonderment, entertainment and inspiration await you in equal measure ..
Tipperary - Ireland's largest inland county
Has richly varied scenery in its hills and mountains, its plains and river valleys. In the south are the Galtee
Mountains, the Knockmealdowns and the isolated height of Slievenamon. Keeper Hill is the highest point among the various groups of hills in the north.
Waterford City Council
Westmeath
Wexford County Council - Wexford Tourism
The county enjoys a rare mix of mountains, valleys, flora, fauna and breathtaking beaches spanning 200 km
of coastline. This delightful melange provides for active resorts, scenic villages and pretty harbours dotted
around the coast. Serviced by two major rivers, the Slaney and Barrow, the county has become a well
-recognised fishing paradise. The county is host to one of the busiest ferry ports in Ireland at Rosslare,
servicing both the UK and mainland Europe, we are also within easy access of three major airports; Dublin, Cork and Waterford.
Attractions | History & Overview | Activity Centres | Leisure Adventure Activities | Heritage | Pubs |
Restaurants | Festivals & Events | Corporate & Incentive | Shopping | Eco-Tourism | Story Telling | Health Tourism | Film Making
Wicklow
Naturism in Ireland
Outdoor Sports Centres
Press - Irish Independant - daily paper
Press - Ireland newspapers
Pubireland.com
Radio & TV - RTE - Radio and Television in Ireland
Public Service - watch & listen live
Rural Tourism Ireland
Whatever your interest and regardless of your available time for a mini break or holiday, they aim to Make it
Happen through a unique rural holiday experience. You'll find that they've included a range of accommodation, activities, entertainment and features which provide a breath of fresh air!
St. Patricks Day
The Curse of Doneraile and the Recantation
Formerly these two poems were widely known in the South of Ireland. They were written by a schoolmaster from Co. Galway called Pat O'Kelly
TV - Ireland Live Television
University - Dublin City University
University - University College Cork
University - University of Limerick
University - National University of Ireland - Ireland's largest university
University - National University of Ireland, Galway
Angling in Ireland - Irish Federation of Pike Angling Clubs
Current information on Irish pike angling issues and the activities of the Federation
Inland Waterways Association of Ireland [ IWAI ]
A voluntary body of waterways enthusiasts, founded in 1954 and advocating the use, maintenance, protection, restoration and improvement of the inland waterways of Ireland.. Whether a boat enthusiast,
historian, archaeologist, or fisherman, you will find something here of interest.
Rivers of Ireland - Irish Fisheries Web Site
This site is intended to inform you about the great fishing locations in Ireland, where to stay, who to contact and other useful local information.
Cuisine - Irish Recipes
Favourite Irish Recipes: Traditional Fare from the Emerald Isle - Francis S. Walker (Illustrator)
Lovely collection of 34 Irish recipes: Almond Cheesecakes, Apple Pudding, Baked Salmon, Balnamoon Skink, Barm Brack, Beef in Stout, Blackcap Pudding, Boxty Pancakes, Caragreen Pudding, Champ, Cockle
Soup, Cod and Cockles, Cod's Roe Fritters, Colcannon, Dublin Coddle, Honey Pudding, Hunter's Pie, Irish Coffee, Irish Farm Broth, Irish Roast
Rabbit, Irish Stew, Leak and Oatmeal Broth, Michael Kelly's Sauce, Oatcakes, Parsnip and Apples, Pork Ciste, Potato Soup, Potato Wine,
Potted Herrings, Scallop Pie, Soda Bread, Spiced Beef, Urney Pudding, Yellow Man.
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd (Dec 1998); ISBN-10: 1898435634; ISBN-13: 978-1898435631.
Irish food
History of Ireland
Independence: 6 December 1921 (from UK)
Ireland's History - Wikipedia
Early history [ c8000 BC - 800 AD ], Early medieval era [ c800 - 1100 ], Norman invasion and aftermath [ 1169
-1536 ], Reformation and Protestant Ascendancy [ 1536-1801 ], Union with Great Britain [ 1801-1922 ], History since partition [ Independent southern Ireland and Northern Ireland ].
Chronology of Ireland
Irish Archaeology Home Page
History Rail Transport Ireland
Irish Archaeology Links
Irish History on the Web
Mallow Archeological & Historical Society - Cumann Ársaiochta is Staire Mhala
Non-profit organization promoting the gathering and dissemination of information on the history and
archaeology of the area around Mallow in North Cork through field trips, lectures, and the publication of an
annual journal. See: Other Mallow Web Pages, Some Doneraile Links, Other Sources for Cork History and
Genealogy, Area Accomodations and Services, Other Sites for Irish Archaeology and History
The Discovery Programme
Timeline Irish History
Music, Culture & Entertainment
- Discounted subscription
Irish Dancing magazine is the hottest monthly magazine for Irish dancers. Improve your dancing with each
issue and enjoy an exciting mix of features, interviews, fab prizes, fitness advice, championship results, reader makeovers and exclusive competitions!
Ceolas - home of Celtic music on the internet, since 1994
Ceolas houses the largest online collection of information on celtic music, and has links to hundreds of related sites.
What is Celtic Music?, Resources, What is Celtic dance, Instruments, Live Music & regional Guides, Tuens, and more.
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann - promoting the music, culture and Arts of Ireland
Culture in Ireland - literature & arts, music & dance
Irish Music Magazine
Irish Traditional Music Archive
Liveireland.com
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