May 7, 2009
3) Temple Bar District- Here’s a secret: I’ve never vomited after a night spent drinking with my pals. Except for this one time somewhere in the Temple Bar District in Dublin, Ireland when I was absolutely wasted. The Temple Bar District can do that to you and while you may have enjoyed the night, most of the time you probably won’t remember half of what happened that night.
The Temple Bar District is absolutely the most fun places to be in at any ... Read More
Mar 12, 2009
Cliffs of Moher
Welcome to Travel in Ireland.com, my name is Damien Kelly and I will be showing you some of the best bits of Ireland. Some people ask me where are the best towns, I recommend to head out west to explore the west coast there is plenty on the East coast but many tourists think West is best, near the major tourist monuments and areas listed you can find what I believe to be some of the best parts of Ireland, Donegal, Kerry, ... Read More
Nov 13, 2008
Above: The Irish people are known for their love for music and dance. Ireland has proven their musical heritage through the existence of various bands ,artists and singers which awed the entire global audience. U2 is a top international act from Dublin, noted for their anthemic sound, Bono’s impassioned vocal. They say music is in many [...]
Above: The Irish people are known for their love for music and dance. Ireland has proven their musical heritage through the existence of various bands ,artists and singers which awed the entire global audience. U2 is a top international act from Dublin, noted for their anthemic sound, Bono's impassioned vocal.
They say music is in many ways the outpouring of a country’s tradition and culture. Ireland is a country with rich culture and history as well as musical and artistic influences. The Irish are ... Read More
Jun 12, 2008
Killarney (Cill Airne in Irish) means “The church of the sloes.” This town is located in the County of Kerry, in the southwestern part of Ireland. Killarney is THE tourism town. There are more available accommodations in this town than in any other town in Ireland (except for Dublin of course). Tourists come from all [...]
Killarney (Cill Airne in Irish) means "The church of the sloes." This town is located in the County of Kerry, in the southwestern part of Ireland.
Killarney is THE tourism town. There are more available accommodations in this town than in any other town in Ireland (except for Dublin of course). Tourists come from all over the globe, all year round.
The town has quite a number of shops and tourist attractions. Most of these shops are already geared towards the tourists – functioning ... Read More
Jun 11, 2008
For those of you who enjoy nature and its wonders, there’s an amazing place you should not miss when visiting Ireland. Rarely does nature create its own marvels – one of these marvels is the Giant’s Causeway. Stairs of Nature The Giant’s Causeway (Clochán na bhFómharach in Irish) is an area consisting of 40,000 interlocked [...]
For those of you who enjoy nature and its wonders, there’s an amazing place you should not miss when visiting Ireland. Rarely does nature create its own marvels – one of these marvels is the Giant's Causeway.
Stairs of Nature
The Giant's Causeway (Clochán na bhFómharach in Irish) is an area consisting of 40,000 interlocked basalt columns. The columns form a stair-like structure starting up top from the cliff edge and going down towards the sea. Most of these columns are hexagonal ... Read More
Jun 10, 2008
Even from afar, you can see O’Brien’s Tower If you happen to be visiting the West of Ireland, then the Cliffs of Moher should be one of your destinations. The view from up there, to say the least, will absolutely take your breath away. It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The cliffs are [...]
Even from afar, you can see O'Brien's Tower
If you happen to be visiting the West of Ireland, then the Cliffs of Moher should be one of your destinations. The view from up there, to say the least, will absolutely take your breath away. It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience.
The cliffs are some of the highest ones in the entire continent – as high as 700 feet. Arguably, the cliffs are the most impressive of all Irish landscapes. Plus, if you’re ... Read More
Jun 7, 2008
Sligo is the county town of, well, Sligo. Its most famous claim to fame is being the hometown of Westlife – an Irish pop band that has sold more than 50 million records around the globe. But that’s only recently. What most people don’t know is that far more important people were part of Sligo [...]
Sligo is the county town of, well, Sligo. Its most famous claim to fame is being the hometown of Westlife - an Irish pop band that has sold more than 50 million records around the globe. But that’s only recently. What most people don’t know is that far more important people were part of Sligo - far more. We’ll find out who they are as we move on.
Sligo in Irish is Sligeach which means shelly place. There is an abundance of shellfish ... Read More
Jun 3, 2008
Bunratty Castle was built in 1467 by the O’Brien family. Bunratty Castle is found in County Clare, Munster, Ireland. Built in the center of the Bunratty Village, the castle is one of the more famous sites in the entire country. The village itself is already marvelous; a completely Victorian village that was recreated with original [...]
Bunratty Castle was built in 1467 by the O’Brien family.
Bunratty Castle is found in County Clare, Munster, Ireland. Built in the center of the Bunratty Village, the castle is one of the more famous sites in the entire country. The village itself is already marvelous; a completely Victorian village that was recreated with original and reconstructed buildings. Add to that the medieval castle and you have yourself an authentic historical experience.
It is situated by the N18 road between Limerick ... Read More