Tuesday, 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.
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Tuesday, 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.
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Tuesday, 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.
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Tuesday, 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.
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