Where to go & what to do in Ireland?

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y-c

Well i was never any good at poerty but, I'm from the Clare/Limerick border so can hopefully give you some good ideas.

Personally, I think Clare is one of the most picturesque counties in Ireland, situated on the Shannon river and definately has the most of offer tourists. If you are based in Limerick, any of the places I mention below are all within 1 hour to 1.30 hours drivng distance.

Some of Ireland's most famous tourist attractions are based in the county, most notably Bunratty Castle & Folk Village - which comprises of more than 30 cottages, pubs, shops, etc recreated from last century ireland. Once in there, you can visit old Irish kitchens & help the traditionally dressed women bake bread or you can help feed pigs & cows in the farmyard. I've taken many visiting US friends there & they've all loved it.

Clare is also home to the Burren, a beautiful landscae of barren rock surface, very rare flowers and ancient pagan tomb stones, called portal dolmens.

Very near the Burren are the Ailiwee Caves, which I believe are the second largest caves in Europe. A guided walking journey through them can take over an hour. There are absolutely breathtaking!

The coast of Clare is dotted with lovely coastal villages & beaches. I often spend summers in Miltown Malbay, which boasts over 30 pubs. Clare is Ireland's most famous county for traditional irish music, song & dance and there are music schools which offer day toturials or weekend sessions for anyone interetsed. Walk into any of the pubs at night & you're sure to come upon a lively session. There are lots of nice & very reasonable B&B's in the village (http://www.nci.ie/holiday/cla/cla1.htm)....

Don't forget the famous Cliffs of Moher. They are the highest cliffs in Europe & well worth a peak at. Tourists often lie at the edge at look over.

The main town in Clare is Ennis, which has a lovely old county town feel to it. There are many craft shops and unusual boutiques there as well as some of the bigger Irish high-street stores.

If you need any route planning help or directions, this website will be ideal - http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/routes/...

Anyway, check out these websites if you want any more info:
http://www.claretouristcouncil.ie/.........
http://www.claretourist.com/
http://www.county-clare.com/

Hope you have a great time in Ireland & enjoy all we have to offer :)

Emily C

In Ireland you can visit the country side. It is really beautiful there. There are castles, shops, and the ocean looks beautiful on the rocky shores. And don't forget the pubs!!!

haggesitze

Go to the folk park and Bunratty Castle, just 15 minutes from Limerick, plan a trip to Killarney, drive around the Ring of Beara, if you are into botany go to the Burren in Co. Clare, where there is a unique alpine flora on limestone. I would strongly recommend Cork City and Fota Island, or drive up north to Galway, a very lively town.
But when you arrive, just ask the locals, most people would be able to give you tips about the vicinity. The Cliffs of Moher aren't too far away either, very spectacular, especially if you ask somebody local how to stay off the trodden tourist paths where every few seconds you will stumble over Japanese photographing each other or Americans looking for the Irish Sea (that's on the other side of the island)

FÃ¡ilte romhat agus Ã¡gh mÃ³r duit!

Angus.

Drink yours self crazy like a fish out of water.. Go kiss a few blarney stones, .. chase a leprechaun to the end of a rainbow and then share the money from the pot of gold with all of your Irish friends.. Please note*, My hands are stretching outward..

May the Good saints protect you
And Bless you today
And may trouble ignore you
Each step of the way.

Ireland Forever!

Andy

Well mate, my family is from Ireland and New Zealand...any interesting combination, I think. There are a ton of amazing things to see while in Ireland. I recommend a many of pubs, churches, beaches and rugby matches. Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Kerry, and Omagh if you get a chance. But my best recommendation to you would be to go to www.amazon.com and buy "Ireland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)." You can pick up at $4.23 and you'll find everything you want to know on where to eat, where to sleep, where to visit. I also recommend trying out Scotland for size while you're in the area. Have fun mate. Ta

Shkodrani

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