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Ireland is a beautiful country with lots of open spaces and rolling green hills. The people are generally friendly and helpful and are proud of their country. Most people think of Dublin, Cork, Kerry and Galway when they think of Ireland but there is so much more to the country than these places. It's finding the small out of the way places and meeting the people who are genuinely glad to see you that makes a visit worthwhile.

A car is a necessity if you would like to make the most of your holiday. Public transport is easy to use and fairly cheap but will not get you to most of the off-the-beaten-path sites.

Required reading for visiting Ireland:

McCarthy's Bar by Pete McCarthy

For anyone not familiar with Pete McCarthy, he is a travel writer, television presenter and former stand up comedian. This is his first travel book and it is a very good read. Pete travels from Cork to Donegal trying to figure out why he feels so Irish and whether it is down to a 'genetic memory'. He has a very funny and warm, endearing way of writing. And always remember the eighth rule of travel: never pass a pub with your name on it!

If you are looking for more information on Ireland, have a look at Suzanne Barrett's site and the Everything Ireland site

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Lots of beautiful countryside.
  • Cons:Yes, it does rain a lot.
  • In a nutshell:Bring your umbrella and enjoy yourself!
  • Intro Updated Aug 28, 2003
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  • ettenaj's Profile Photo
    Mar 12, 2004 at 12:53 PM

    I have family in Ireland so I try to visit as often as I can. Now they are doing flights to Waterford from Manchester starting in May that will be great for me as my sister lives in Wexford

  • Alain_Smeets's Profile Photo
    Jul 28, 2003 at 3:24 AM

    I don't think I will find lot's of pubs with my name on it, therefore I shall not pass the others. Great page and beautiful photos.

  • Mauzl's Profile Photo
    Feb 28, 2003 at 9:58 AM

    wonderful page ablsolutly well done out!!! Thank you!

  • Mandy23's Profile Photo
    Feb 28, 2003 at 12:26 AM

    Great travelogues & tips! I'd like to go back, maybe for a backpack trip one day & a bit away from the tourist spots.

  • MalenaN's Profile Photo
    Feb 16, 2003 at 4:33 AM

    Great photos and tips, Jane! Ps. In Sweden the supermarkets started to charge for plasticbags already when I was a kid. I also think it is good.

  • feline01's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2002 at 7:20 AM

    Definitely the best Ireland pages on VT!

  • Aug 7, 2002 at 6:06 AM

    highly useful //nice work

  • tonypg's Profile Photo
    Jul 23, 2002 at 8:13 AM

    Good page!

  • Jun 20, 2002 at 1:00 AM

    lovely travelogues. i am homesick ;)

  • Adeline_Foo's Profile Photo
    Jun 1, 2002 at 10:35 PM

    lovely pics! :)

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