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Dublin
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Ireland’s capital needs no introduction and for many visitors to Ireland, Dublin is the number one destination. Dublin has history, charm, sights, museums, galleries, theatres, shops, pubs, restaurants and an abundance of character.

Dublin was voted Europe’s fourth most popular city break destination, behind London, Paris and Rome and is one of the friendliest capital cities in the world. Dublin’s elegant Georgian architecture makes it one of Europe’s most attractive capitals and Dublin’s relatively small size, and its comprehensive public transport system, the Luas, make it one of the easiest to get around.

Dublin is where you’ll find many of the nations treasures, housed in the city’s galleries and museums and is where some of the most important events of Ireland were played out, most notably the Easter Uprising of 1916. Though the battle between the IRA and British Forces caused extensive damage to the O’Connell Street area of Dublin, (the bullet holes can still be seen on the General Post Office) this was one of the formative events of the Irish Republic.

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Dublin was founded by Vikings during the 9th Century, who established a key maritime centre. The city and port continued to prosper over the centuries and with English dominance came the city’s attractive 17th Century architecture. By the 18th Century, Dublin was second only to London as one of the largest cities of the British Empire. However by the start of the 20th Century, Dublin entered a long decline, which lasted until the economic turn around of the 1980s saw the Celtic Tiger breath new life into Ireland’s capital.

Dublin is a thriving cultural centre and boasts a great literary legacy with many luminaries of Irish literature such as Joyce, Shaw, Yeats, Wilde, Kavanagh and Beckett, being associated with the city.

Dublin’s entertainments are legendary, from the boozy delights of the Guinness Storehouse, and the Temple Bar, to more cultured nights at the theatre or dining in one of the city’s fine eateries. It’s no surprise that people from all over the world come to enjoy the ‘craic’ in Dublin.

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Places to go in Ireland

1. Dublin Ireland’s Capital City is rich in culture and history of all kinds and is the number one destination for many visitors to Ireland. Its main attractions include Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the famous Guinness Storehouse and of course Temple Bar. 2. Cork the Rebel County     The city is often called "Rebel Cork" because it was a centre of the 19th-century Fenian movement and played an active part in the Irish struggle for independence. In 1920 the centre of Cork was completely destroyed by the notorious Black and Tans during the War of Independence. 3. Killarney One of Ireland’s most popular destinations drawing sight seers to the delightful Lakeland and mountain scenery of the Killarney National Park, ever since Queen Victoria paid a visit in 1861. Take a jaunting car tour along the Gap of Dungloe and admire Muckross House and Gardens. 4. Connemara The wistful mountains and boglands and the jagged coasts and sandy beaches of Connemara present some of Ireland’s most idyllic scenery. From the Maumturk Mountains and the Twelve Pins, from Letterfrack to Cashel Bay, this is rural Ireland at its most picturesque. 5. Galway   The City of the Tribes and the Dublin of the West, Galway is a thriving and colourful city that blends its rich history with the cosmopolitan nature of today. Galway is a lively city with much to do and an ideal base for exploring Connemara and the Aran Islands. 6. The Aran Islands One of those quintessentially Irish places, the Aran Islands are a popular destination for visitors to the west of Ireland. These three rugged islands; Inishmor, Inishmaan and Inisheer are firmly rooted in the old traditions and native language of Ireland. 7. Waterford     Mention Waterford and people would immediately think of crystal. Waterford Crystal is world famous and a tour of the factory is a must for visitors to this maritime city. But besides its crystal, Waterford has a rich history of Vikings and Cromwellians to discover. 8. Kilkenny   Ireland’s Medieval Capital, Kilkenny is also referred to today as Ireland’s Festival Capital, hosting international comedy and music events. Its collection of narrow cobbled streets are lined with plenty of bars and overlooked by its 13th Century Castle, from which Ireland was governed during the Middle Ages. 9. Adare One of Ireland’s prettiest villages, Adare lies on the River Maigue in County Limerick and boasts a number of wonderful historic buildings to match the beauty of its setting, from medieval friaries and castles to old thatched cottages and a stately manor. 10. Ennis The main town of County Clare, Ennis is the gateway to the sweeping and magical landscape of The Burren. Ennis is also the focal point for the region’s famous musical heritage, home to some of its best musicians and hosting some of the best traditional Irish music festivals.

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