"oneonta_ni's new Ireland page" Ireland by oneonta_ni

Ireland Travel Guide: 19,024 reviews and 33,550 photos

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 Mar 12, 2004 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

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 Jul 28, 2003 at 3:24 AM Report Abuse

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 Feb 28, 2003 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

wonderful page ablsolutly well done out!!! Thank you!
Mandy23 Feb 28, 2003 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

Great travelogues & tips! I'd like to go back, maybe for a backpack trip one day & a bit away from the tourist spots.
MalenaN Feb 16, 2003 at 4:33 AM Report Abuse

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 Aug 14, 2002 at 7:20 AM Report Abuse

Definitely the best Ireland pages on VT!
dsantosh Aug 7, 2002 at 6:06 AM Report Abuse

highly useful //nice work
tonypg Jul 23, 2002 at 8:13 AM Report Abuse

Good page!
sabsi Jun 20, 2002 at 1:00 AM Report Abuse

lovely travelogues. i am homesick ;)
Adeline_Foo Jun 1, 2002 at 10:35 PM Report Abuse

lovely pics! :)