Ireland sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Because of wonderful nature, Ireland is often called “the Green land”. Rocky coastline, calm ocean with deep blue water, green valleys and hills – this is a short description of one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. The best way to start your exploration of the country is to visit its capital, Dublin.
Two languages have been officially approved in Ireland: English and Gaelic. The second language is often referred to as Celtic. It is in its …
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The economy of the Republic of Ireland over the past twenty years is gradually gaining momentum. The economic system largely depends on trade. Several …
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Bunratty is the youngest, but no less popular castle in Ireland. It was built just a couple of centuries ago, but was made in elegant style of early medieval. One of the castle’s halls is used for theatre performances. Various banquets and entertaining performances are also not rare in the castle. Castlerock is one more interesting historic place. Long time ago there was a castle on the rock. That castle was used for crowning ceremonies, most important meetings and events. In the beginning of the 17th century the castle was destroyed by a fire and now only ruins remind of the beautiful building.
These spots really worth the attention of a real traveler-researcher.
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History and Entertainment
As the archeological researches have shown, the first settlements on the territory of modern Ireland appeared in the 9th century BC. The researches consider modern Irishmen as descendants of the Mediterranean migrants. They arrived here over one and a half thousand years ago. Farmers were attracted by great areas of fertile lands. The first written references to large settlements here date back to the 4th century BC. Unlike many other modern European countries, Ireland has never been a part of the Roman Empire but is often mentioned in chronicles of the Roman historians.
Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country.
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This amazing country attracts modern travelers not only with incredibly beautiful nature, but also unique cultural traditions. One of the main national symbols of the country is clover. You can see its pictures on many popular souvenirs. The other national symbol is a bagpipe. Playing this musical instrument really leaves all travelers spellbound. It is especially interesting to watch pipers’ performances on national holidays. The necessary attributes of such musical performances are beautiful national costumes.
The cuisine of Ireland can’t be called sophisticated and refined. Local chefs pay the most attention to the satiety of dishes. Meat and seafood …
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Those who have long dreamed of doing horse sports will definitely like vacationing in Ireland. On the territory of the country, there are several dozens of upscale horse clubs where everyone can take lessons on horse riding. Some clubs are used to hold major international competitions. Horse races are one of the favorite entertainments of local residents. 
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland
♥ Restaurant 'Bijou' Rathgar. Type - Modern British. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bistro One' Dublin. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Blairscove House' Durrus. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Blue Apron' Tullamore. Type - Classic cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Boathouse Bistro' Kenmare. Type - Seafood. On the map
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Map of all castles
Castles of Ireland
♥ Castle 'Athlone Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aughnanure Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bailieborough Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ballaghmore Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ballinacarriga Castle' . On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Ireland from our review series
Plassy Wrecks
From the series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
Irish Aran Islands have the abandoned trawl ship "MB Plassy". In 1960 it was run aground on the rocky Inis Oírr island, the smallest island of the archipelago. The reason of it was a strong storm in the sea. The ship was built in 1940 and was used as a cargo ship. Its last cargo was a huge consignment of whisky and yarn. The ship has to transport it through Galway Bay. Note that, the present place of the ship is not a place of its wrecking. There it appeared thanks to another strong storm. Originally, the ship was hurled against the Phoenix rocks. At the time of the shipwreck nobody from the crew was damaged.
The crew was saved by the locals, thanks to them the sailors stayed alive. They rushed to save them from the drowning ship. Nobody from the crew was ready for such extreme … Read all
Fulachtai Fia
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
About 6 000 items were found in Ireland, today they are known as Fulachtai Fia. Also, they are known as burnt mounds. They commonly survive as a low horseshoe-shaped mound of charcoal-enriched soil and heat shattered stone. In the centre you can see a man-made full of water flute. Such things are common for Great Britain regions. The researchers find them one at a time, rarely 2-6 constructions. Near every mound there is a water source. According to this, the researchers claim that these places were used for underground water abstraction. Even more, there are about 10 more theories that describe the Fulachtai Fia usage. Unfortunately, no one hasn't been proved. A great number of archaeological places are open for tourists. The researchers made up a full map of Great Britain, where you … Read all
Newgrange
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Ireland has a great number of mysterious landmarks. One of them is the Newgrange – an unusual megalithic building – that has placed near Dublin. It looks like a huge mound that is dated not later 2 500 years BC. Its diameter goes up to 85 meters and height is about 13,5 meters. The main structural peculiarity of the mound is the underground hall, which length is about 19 meters and leads to the burial chamber. The chamber is built from huge stones. Their weight goes from 20 to 40 tons. The mysterious mound was found in 1699 but still we don’t know about its proper meaning. For many years there had been holding the continuous researching. Even they didn’t clarify the story how the mound has appeared. In the middle of the 20th century, the historical monument was fully renovated. … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Ireland
Dublin
One of the oldest buildings in the city is the “Christ Church Cathedral”. It was built in the 11th century. Over hundreds of years of its existence, the facade of this historic building remained virtually unchanged, while its interior decoration was completely renovated during the last restoration in the 19th century. One of the main secrets of this picturesque cathedral is a cozy patio, decorated in a Victorian style. There are many interesting museums in Dublin. One of the most … Read more 
Galway
Travelers are recommended to visit Ashford Castle that is present in the list of the most famous castles in Ireland. First mentions of the fabulous castle date back to 1228. During its centuries-long history, the castle changed several owners. At the beginning of the 20th century, the unique castle changed its owner once again. Noel Huggard purchased it and decided to open a posh hotel there. The hotel greeted its first guests in 1910 and keeps working until our days. Ashford Castle is the … Read more
Killarney
A very interesting historical symbol of Killarney is the Manor House. It was built in the 19th century for the wealthy Herbert family. There is a farmstead in the nearby neighborhood of Killarney. The luxurious building in Victorian style is impressive in scale; it has 45 rooms. Today, almost all of them are available for tourists to visit. In the manor there is a rich collection of antique furniture, art objects and personal belongings of former owners. Nearby is another interesting … Read more
Waterford
Lismore Castle is a beautiful sample of Gothic architecture, built in 1185 on orders from King John. In the middle of the 18th century, the Duke of Devonshire was the owner of the old fortress. During this period its first major reconstruction took place. Currently, the old castle covers an area of about 60000 sq. m. Almost all rooms are open for tourists. The castle is surrounded by a lush garden, so warm season is the best time to visit it. The Medieval Museum is considered one of the most … Read more
