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1. The Boyne Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Boyne Valley
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2. Belfast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Belfast
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3. Blarney Castle

Romantic Castles
Blarney Castle
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4. The Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher
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5. Connemara

Connemara
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6. Cork

Cork
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7. Galway

Galway
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8. Giants Causeway

Giants Causeway
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9. Glenveagh National Park

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Glenveagh National Park
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10. The Great Western Greenway

The Great Western Greenway
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11. Howth

Howth
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12. Kilkenny

Kilkenny
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13. Killarney National Park

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Killarney National Park
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14. The Marble Arch Caves

The Marble Arch Caves
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15. Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland
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16. The Shannon Blueway

The Shannon Blueway
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17. Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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Slieve Gullion Forest Park
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18. The Barrow Way

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The Barrow Way
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19. Waterford

Waterford
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20. Wicklow Mountain National Park

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Wicklow Mountain National Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Ireland is one of the United Kingdom's most beautiful countries, located within the North Atlantic across the North Channel from Great Britain.
  • Visitors can explore the historic sites of the "Emerald Isle" as part of day trip excursions from meccas like Dublin, including the unique archaeological sites of the Boyne Valley, which date back five millennia.
  • Major cities like Belfast and Cork are home to cultural attractions, fine dining destinations, and interesting museums, including the preserved attractions of the Titanic Quarter, which honor the ill-fated 20th-century ocean liner.
  • Six national parks preserve stunning natural wonders like the Lakes of Killarney, while UNESCO World Heritage Sites protect regions like the picturesque Cliffs of Moher and the volcanic Giants Causeway.


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