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1. Westport, County Mayo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Blackrock, County Louth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim

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4. Cobh, County Cork

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5. Doolin, County Clare

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6. Dublin

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7. Ennis, County Clare

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8. Galway

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9. Glengarriff, County Cork

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10. Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

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11. Killarney, County Kerry

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12. Lismore, County Waterford

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13. Rosscarbery, County Cork

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14. Beal an Mhuirthead, County Mayo

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Summary & FAQ Westport, County Mayo Blackrock, County Louth Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim Cobh, County Cork Doolin, County Clare Dublin Ennis, County Clare Galway Glengarriff, County Cork Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Killarney, County Kerry Lismore, County Waterford Rosscarbery, County Cork Beal an Mhuirthead, County Mayo

  • Question: What makes a visit to Ireland so special?
  • Answer: Exceptional, romantic, breathtaking, and so absolutely alluring; there is an unspoken magic that comes with a visit to the enchanting rocky shores of Ireland.
  • Question: How is Ireland perceived in terms of its size and reputation?
  • Answer: Although it is a relatively small country, Ireland's reputation far exceeds its size.

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