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1. Westport, County Mayo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Westport, County Mayo
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2. Blackrock, County Louth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Blackrock, County Louth
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3. Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim

Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim
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4. Cobh, County Cork

Cobh, County Cork
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5. Doolin, County Clare

Doolin, County Clare
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6. Dublin

Dublin
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7. Ennis, County Clare

Ennis, County Clare
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8. Galway

Galway
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9. Glengarriff, County Cork

Glengarriff, County Cork
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10. Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
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11. Killarney, County Kerry

Killarney, County Kerry
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12. Lismore, County Waterford

Lismore, County Waterford
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13. Rosscarbery, County Cork

Rosscarbery, County Cork
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14. Beal an Mhuirthead, County Mayo

Beal an Mhuirthead, County Mayo
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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