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U shud visit donegal it's da best!!!!!!!!!!!! It has beachs miles and miles and miles nad miles etc long and rolling green hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is a gud bus system up there also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is sum more information:!!!!!!!!!!!!

Magee Bluestack Challenge
Magee Bluestack challenge is a fundraising event held in County Donegal every second year. It consists of a one day trek 40k across the Bluestack Mountain range in South Donegal. There have been three previous challenges in 2002, 2003 and 2005. The goal of the event is to raise funds for local organisations for people with special needs. The event this year takes place on Saturday 9th June.

Guth Gafa 2007 Film Festival
Guth Gafa 2007 begins on Thursday 10th May and runs for 3 days until Sunday 13th in Gortahork, County Donegal. This is the second year of this unique documentary festival that takes place in this remote picturesque village in North-west Ireland, and it follows on from the success of last year's first edition where 30 films from 15 different countries were screened.

County Donegal presents an ever-changing spectacle of landscapes and seascapes set against a backdrop of mountains and moors, with evidence everywhere of traditional Irish culture. Donegal boasts a vast rugged coastline softened regularly by a succession of beautiful beaches with golden sand and clear fresh waters. Inland, Donegal is wild and unspoilt with winding roads leading to never-ending spectacular vistas.

Golfing and fishing are popular activities in County Donegal and thereâ€™s no shortage of facilities available. Other major attractions include Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Tory Island, Glebe House and Gallery, Colmcille Heritage Centre, Fort Dunree Military Museum and Abbey Mill Wheels. Donegal also has some interesting archaeological sites; around Ballyshannon, for example, you'll find ruined castles, religious sites and celtic raths.

Letterkenny and Bundoran, County Donegal
Letterkenny, County Donegal's largest town, has a vibrant atmosphere. It's a great place to shop for everything from high street fashions to quality handcrafted goods and designer clothes - alternately, you can relax and enjoy a coffee in one of Letterkenny's many continental-style cafes. Seaside resorts like Bundoran provide a change of mood - if you're looking for lively nights filled with music, song and dance, then Bundoran is the place to go

Capital

Dublin

Total Area

total: 70,280 sq km
land: 68,890 sq km
water: 1,390 sq km

Population

4,015,676 (July 2005 est.)

Languages

English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard

Literacy

definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 98% (1981 est.)
male: NA%
female: NA%

Religions

Roman Catholic 88.4%, Church of Ireland 3%, other Christian 1.6%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2%, none 3.5% (2002 census)

Life Expectancy

total population: 77.56 years
male: 74.95 years
female: 80.34 years (2005 est.)

Government Type

republic

Currency

euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries

GDP (per capita)

purchasing power parity - $31,900 (2004 est.)

Labour Force
1.92 million (2004 est.)

Exports
$103.8 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)

Imports
$60.65 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)

Natural Resources

natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite

Telephones (main lines in use)
1.955 million (2003)

Telephones (mobile cellular)
3.4 million (2003)

Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Internet hosts: 162,228 (2004)
Internet users: 1.26 million (2003)

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Capital

Dublin

Total Area

total: 70,280 sq km
land: 68,890 sq km
water: 1,390 sq km

Population

4,015,676 (July 2005 est.)

Languages

English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard

Literacy

definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 98% (1981 est.)
male: NA%
female: NA%

Religions

Roman Catholic 88.4%, Church of Ireland 3%, other Christian 1.6%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2%, none 3.5% (2002 census)

Life Expectancy

total population: 77.56 years
male: 74.95 years
female: 80.34 years (2005 est.)

Government Type

republic

Currency

euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries

GDP (per capita)

purchasing power parity - $31,900 (2004 est.)

Labour Force
1.92 million (2004 est.)

Exports
$103.8 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)

Imports
$60.65 billion f.o.b. (2004 est.)

Natural Resources

natural gas, peat, copper, lead, zinc, silver, barite, gypsum, limestone, dolomite

Telephones (main lines in use)
1.955 million (2003)

Telephones (mobile cellular)
3.4 million (2003)

Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Internet hosts: 162,228 (2004)
Internet users: 1.26 million (2003)

http://www.autotrader.com is great for cars.

Bewildered

I rented an economy car in Shannon. I pre-booked it online by searching various sites, including sidestep.com, yahoo travel, etc.
Driving in Ireland is rather scary, unless you are used to it.
Narrow roads, roundabouts, driving on the left side....
The Cliffs of Mohr is an absolute must see. Galway was beautiful.
If you go to Blarney, walk past the Blarney woolen mills, down the street, and go to a little shop where the sweaters are handmade by some lovely Irish women. The prices are cheaper, and the quality is beautiful.
If you go to CastleConnell, there is an authentic pub where on Wednesday nights about 10:00, local musicians come in and jam. The best music I've heard in my life. Authentic, Irish music. People sing and play. The pub is the Kingfisher in Castleconnell. Ask for Mary and Paddy.
If you are looking for low cost accomodations, look for self catering, if you plan to do your own cooking.
The people in Ireland are incredibly kind and helpful.
There are many sites to see, that we were unable to, due to our short stay.
I hope you have a great trip, and plan to stay awhile.
Happy Trails.

alan o

If you need to rent a car all the major players are here but i suggest you use the public transport unless you are sure you know what you are doing. Trains and buses are pretty good getting from town to town and in Dublin the bus/dart and luas will get you where you want to go.

On thinks to see and do it all depends on time and interests.

The usual thing are Guinness Storehouse , Trinity College, etc. all in Dublin . Glendalough in Wicklow . The ring of Kerry.

Also when are you coming ?

Try hostelling some great locations and some great craic to be had as well

the_wisp

Good cause!
If we don't help Ireland, who will?

PongSmart

try this link

http://www.discoverireland.com/us/

PongSmart
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