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Archive for October, 2006Attractions in DonegalTuesday, October 31st, 2006
Donegal is a charming county on the north west coast of Ireland. This lovely county is home to numerous attractions, and it is famed for its stunning scenery. Visitors should make sure to visit the stunning Derryveagh Mountains, as well as Horn Head, Tory Island or the wonderfully named, Bloody Foreland. Other popular areas in Donegal include, the busy towns of Donegal and Letterkenny. The latter of which is famed for its lively music scene.
Attractions in CorkTuesday, October 31st, 2006
Cork is a lively county on the south coast of Ireland. The county is home to an abundance of attractions, and a wonderful place to start is the bustling city of Cork. This exciting city is famed for its wonderful nightlife and restaurant culture, as well as its thriving live music scene. Outside the city, visitors should take a trip to the pretty towns of Kinsale or Youghal. Other popular attractions include Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle and Bantry Bay.
Guide to ClareMonday, October 30th, 2006
Clare is a beautiful county in the south west of Ireland. Undoubtedly the area’s most famous attraction is the Burren. This unusual area is made of large limestone slabs, and it is home to a rare collection of flora and fauna, as well as stunning lakes and pastures. Clare is also home to the friendly town of Ennis, where visitors are likely to enjoy some delightful food in one of the town’s numerous restaurants. The county is also home to historical attractions such as Knappogue Castle and Craggaunowen. Visitors should also be sure to visit the lovely town of Mountshannon.
Guide to AntrimMonday, October 30th, 2006
Antrim is a lovely city on the northern tip of Northern Ireland. The area is home to an abundance of attractions to suit all tastes, and probably the most famous area is the Giant’s Causeway. This is a stunning stretch of basalt columns along the coastline. The city also boasts the fascinating Bushmill’s Distillery, and the lovely resort town of Ballycastle. Visitors should also take some time to explore the lovely Glenariff Forest Park, and the pretty village of Cushendall.
Guide to CavanFriday, October 27th, 2006
Cavan is a lovely county in northern central Ireland. The county is located in the province of Ulster, and it is home to a population of almost 64,000 inhabitants. The county town is the charming Cavan Town, and it is home to numerous attractions, including the lovely Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The county is also crossed by the historic and picturesque area of Magh Slecht. This large plain is home to megalithic tombs, stone circles, standing stones, castles and holy wells.
Guide to MonaghanFriday, October 27th, 2006
Monaghan is a welcoming county in the northern central Republic of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Ulster and it is home to a population of almost 56,000 inhabitants. The area is home to some stunning scenery including numerous mountains (such as Slieve Beagh and Mullyash Mountain) and lakes (such as Lough Egish and White lough). The main town in the county is the friendly Monaghan Town, and other popular towns include Clones and Carrickmacross.
Guide to LouthThursday, October 26th, 2006
Louth is a charming county on the east coast of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Leinster, and it is home to a population of almost 111,000 inhabitants. The county is home to the bustling town of Dundalk, which is a gateway to the beautiful landscape of the Cooley Peninsula. Other popular destinations include the historic towns of Carlingford and Monasterboice. Visitors should also take some time to explore the large, welcoming town of Drogheda.
Guide to CarlowThursday, October 26th, 2006
Carlow is a county in the south eastern centre of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Leinster, and it is home to a population of almost 50,500 inhabitants. The bustling town of Carlow lies on the banks of the River Barrow, and it boasts some stunning scenery. Visitors should climb the Killeshin Hills to gain a lovely view of the town. Another popular destination is the pretty town of Leighlinbride, which is famed for its lovely appearance. The county is also famed for its outdoor, adventure sport industry, in particular hang-gliding.
Guide to WicklowWednesday, October 25th, 2006
Wicklow is a stunning county on the eastern coast of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Leinster, and it is home to a population of over 126,000 inhabitants. The county is home to an impressive range of attractions, from the pretty towns of Enniskerry and Wicklow Town, to the fun seaside resort of Bray. However, the county is undoubtedly famed for its stunning scenery, and it is often referred to as the ‘Garden of Ireland’. Visitors should take some time to explore beautiful areas such as Glendalough, Djouce Woods and the Powerscourt Waterfall.
Guide to WestmeathWednesday, October 25th, 2006
Westmeath is a lovely county in the centre of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Leinster, and it is home to a population of almost 79,500 inhabitants. The attractive county is not generally famed as a tourist destination, yet it is home to an abundance of attractions, including, the bustling, friendly towns of Mullingar and Athlone. The county is also home to the lovely fishing village of Kilbeggan and the stunning scenery around Lough Owel. Westmeath also lies within commuting distance of Dublin.
Guide to WaterfordTuesday, October 24th, 2006
Waterford is a charming county on the south coast of Ireland. The county is located in the province of Munster, and it is home to a population of almost 113,250 inhabitants. This historic county is traditionally known as An Deise, as between the 4th and 8th centuries it was inhabited by a tribe known as the Deisi. Some popular destinations within the county include Lismore Castle, the seaside towns of Ardmore and Tramore, and of course the bustling, friendly city of Waterford.
Guide to TipperaryTuesday, October 24th, 2006
Tipperary is a lovely county in central Ireland. Located in the province of Munster, the county is home to a population of almost 150,000 inhabitants. This picturesque county boasts plenty of bustling towns such as Thurles and Tipperary Town, as well as smaller, historic towns such as Fethard and Cashel. Just a few of the lovely attractions in the county include, Cahir and Redwood Castles, as well as Holy Cross Abbey and the Rock of Cashel.
Guide to RoscommonTuesday, October 24th, 2006
Roscommon is a pretty county in central Ireland. Located in the province of Connacht, the county is home to a population of over 58,500 inhabitants. The county is crossed by the River Shannon, and it is famed for the lush farmland and beautiful lakes that dot it. The county boasts plenty of attractions, not least the lovely Lough Key Forest Park, which is situated in the town of Boyle. Other attractions include the ancient Drumanone Dolmen and Boyle Abbey.
MayoTuesday, October 24th, 2006
Mayo is a beautiful county on the west coast of Ireland. The county is situated in the province of Connacht, and it is home to a population of over 123,500 inhabitants. The county is home to a huge number of attractions, and it is particularly famous for its stunning scenery. Visitors should make sure to explore the landscape of Achill Island, the cliffs around Ballycastle and the lovely Nephin Beg Mountains. Other popular attractions include the yearly pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, and Rockfleet Castle, which was a former home to pirate queen Grace O’Malley.
Guide to LimerickFriday, October 20th, 2006
Limerick is a county in the province of Munster. Located in Ireland’s mid-west, the county is home to a population of almost 184,000 inhabitants. Much of the county’s landscape belongs to what is known as, the Golden Vale, a lush collection of hills, mountains, woodlands and green pastures that link the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and Cork. Popular destinations in Limerick include Adare (considered Ireland’s prettiest town) and Lough Gur (a lovely horse-shoe lake). The city of Limerick is a bustling, modern area home to a young and vibrant population.
Guide to KildareFriday, October 20th, 2006
Kildare is an attractive county in eastern central Ireland. Located in the province of Leinster, the county is home to a population of over 186,000 inhabitants. Some of the most popular tourist towns within the county include the pretty area of Monasterevin, which boasts the 6th century Moore Abbey. Another popular area is the pretty, colourful town of Celbridge, and the bustling student town of Maynooth. Kildare town is the oldest area in the county, and it is home to historic buildings such as the lovely Kildare Cathedral. The area is also famed for its involvement in horseracing.
Guide to KerryThursday, October 19th, 2006
Kerry is a beautiful county in the southwest of Ireland. Located in the province of Munster, the county is home to a population of almost 140,000 inhabitants. The county town of Kerry is the charming town of Tralee, which hosts the Rose of Tralee festival each year. Further a field; nature lovers and history buffs should take a trip to the Skellig Islands, which are home to an important medieval monastery, as well as huge sea bird colonies. Kerry is also home to the lovely town of Killarney, which is situated next to the beautiful Killarney National Park.
Check out restaurants in Kerry or be sure to visit our Hotels in Kerry page.
Guide to DonegalThursday, October 19th, 2006
Donegal is a county located in the northwest of Ireland. Situated in the province of Ulster, the county is home to a population of almost 147,000 inhabitants. The county is famed for its stunning landscape, and visitors should take some time to explore the beautiful Slieve League cliffs and the Horn Head peninsula. A particularly popular area is Glenveagh National Park, located amongst the striking Derryveagh Mountains. The capital of Donegal is the bustling town of Letterkenny. This is a friendly, attractive town that is famed for its large population of artists. We hope to be adding a complete list of all restaurants in Donegal soon. Also be sure to check out our new page about Hotels in Donegal.
Guide to ClareWednesday, October 18th, 2006
Clare is a county on the west coast of Ireland. Located in the province of Munster, the county is home to a population of over 110,800 inhabitants. The town of Ennis is the capital of the county. This medieval town is home to winding streets and colourful buildings, and it is a wonderful place to enjoy some of that famed Irish hospitality. Not only home to charming little towns, Clare is home to the stunning landscape of the Burren. This unusual area boasts huge limestone plateaus and a botanical environment that combines Mediterranean and Alpine flora. The area is also dotted with lovely caves and cliffs. We have also just recently completed a new site offering restaurants in Clare. For anyone looking for hotels in Clare see the link provided.
Guide to AntrimWednesday, October 18th, 2006
Antrim is located in the province of Ulster and it is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. Located on the northeastern coast, the county is home to a population of 566,000 inhabitants. The town of Antrim is a welcoming place, boasting plenty of lively pubs and quieter cafes. The town is home to attractions such as the impressive Shane’s Castle and Antrim Castle. The town also boasts some lovely round towers and a prehistoric monument known as the Witches’ Stone. Further a field, the Glens of Antrim offer stunning rugged landscape and plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching. The unique basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Bushmill’s distillery is another popular attraction within the county. Check out restaurants in Belfast or if you need any hotels in Antrim including Belfasts see the link provided.
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