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Capital: Dublin
Official Language: Irish and English
Currency: Euro
Ireland is an island in the extreme north west of Europe. The full name of this country is Republic of Ireland. It covers an area of about 70,300 square kilometers with a population of 3,969,000. 83% or five out of six parts of this country belongs to the Republic, and the remaining one part belongs to Northern Ireland. A saying goes that Ireland once visited cannot be ever forgotten. 88% of the Irish people are Roman Catholics and this country has the highest rate of church attendance in the Western World. The Government of Ireland is Republic and it has a developed economy. The economy of Ireland in present time has transformed from agricultural industries to the industries of trade and investment.
Major Cities
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Tallaght
- Blanchardstown
- Limerick
Tourist Attractions
The climate of Ireland is warm during the months of July and August. This is also the month of festivals in Ireland and hence this is the best time to visit this country.
One of the top attractions in Ireland is the Bunratty Castle which was built in 1425. The decorations and tapestries of this castle present the mood and the style of the times.
The cliffs of Moher stand against the Atlantic oceans. On the highest cliff the O'Brien's Tower is located which is an exceptional viewing point.
Another place which attracts the tourist is the Aillwee Cave present beneath the Burren along with its stalactites, stalagmites and relics of bear.
The Burren District is another unique area to visit. It has models, displays and audio visuals revealing the mysteries and complexities of this district.
King John's Castle built in the 13th century is another place of visitor's attraction. It has three dimensional displays which interprets 800 years of Limerick's and Ireland's history.
The Hunt Museum at Limerick's Custom House comprises of almost 2000 original work of art and antiquity.
The concerts, comedy, grand opera, dance, recitals, and drama are generally hosted at the University Concert Hall at Limerick which attracts quite a few tourist' visiting Ireland.
Northern Ireland's main tourist attraction is the hexagonal Basalt columns, which is 38,000 in number along with the underwater ones.
Accommodation
A list of the important hotels in Dublin is:
. Albany House which is a three star hotel.
. Temple Bar Hotel - is a three star hotel.
. Days Hotel Park West - this is a three star hotel.
Some of the important hotels in the city of Galway are:
. Best Western Flannery's Hotel - is a three star hotel.
. Travelodge Galway.
The important hotels in Cork are:
. Rochestown Park Hotel - is a four star hotel.
. Great Southern Hotel - is a four star hotel.
. Jury's Cork Hotel.
For further details and information on Ireland and its tourist destinations flip through the pages ofallwonderscountries
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