One of my favorite things about the West of Ireland is the jaw-dropping landscapes. Rugged vistas lined by stone walls surround you here, and its the best place in the country to get a real glimpse of traditional Irish culture.
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” – Mark Twain
Love Ireland? Here’s how to celebrate the holidays there
Have you ever thought of visiting Ireland during the holidays? This Story Map, Story Map courtesy of the Ard na Sidhe Country House in Co. Kerry, Ireland, will guide you to some of the country’s most enchanting holiday celebrations.
Hidden wonders of Ireland you’ll want to explore
Ireland has always been a popular destination for travel. It has so many things to offer: a lush landscape, friendly people, a unique heritage, and its wonderful food, to name just a few.
Windswept Dunluce Castle: Romantic Inspiration for Cair Paravel?
It is said that Northern Ireland’s Dunluce Castle may have been the inspiration for Cair Paravel in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The Irish National Stud Farm & Japanese Gardens
The Irish National Stud Farm at Tully in Kildare, a popular draw for tourists, is a sprawling expanse of manicured lawns and cheerful flower blooms, where we learned about the horse-breeding process and the stud business.