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Ireland Hotels and B&B Accommodation in Eire
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Irish
Hotels and Bed & Breakfast Guest House Accommodation in Eire
including
Dublin, Killarney, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Sligo
& Donegal.
The
Republic of Ireland, (Eire), is an independent European
state occupying about five-sixths of the island of Ireland,
which was partitioned by the British on 3 May 1921. It is
bordered by Northern Ireland to the north east, the Irish
Sea to the east, St George's Channel to the south-east,
the Celtic Sea to the south and by the Atlantic Ocean to
the west and north.
The Irish Free State was established on 6 December 1922,
and in 1949 it became an independent republic, leaving the
British Commonwealth. Ireland joined the European Union
in 1973 and following large-scale economic reforms in the
late 1980s it has recently been ranked the sixth highest
gross domestic product nation per capita and the eighth
highest purchasing power per capita, and has the fifth highest
Human Development Index rank in the world. The country also
boasts the highest quality of life in the world, ranking
first in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 'Quality-of-life
index'. Ireland was ranked sixth on the Global Peace Index,
and it also has high rankings for its education system,
political freedom and civil rights, press freedom and economic
freedom. It is also a member of the OECD, and the United
Nations.
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of Republic of Ireland Copyright © 2009 John Moss, Papillon
Graphics.
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Killarney,
County Kerry
Killarney
is a town in south-western Ireland, located north of the
MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the north-eastern shore of the Lough
Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The
town and its surrounding area are home to St Mary's Cathedral,
Ross Castle, Muckross House, the Lakes of Killarney, Torc
Waterfall and the Gap of Dunloe. The town was awarded the
prestigious "Best Kept Town" award in 2007 in
a cross-border competition jointly organised by the Department
of the Environment and the Northern Ireland Amenity Council.
Owing to its natural heritage, history and proximity to
the Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael island and its location
on the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is a popular tourist destination.
Tourism is by far the largest industry, with the exception
of Dublin, there are more hotels in Killarney than in any
other Irish town or city.
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Dublin
Dublin
is the largest city and the capital of the Republic of Ireland
and a major tourist destination for British travellers.
Situated near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the
mouth of the River Liffey, it is a historical and contemporary
cultural centre for the country, as well as a modern centre
of education, the arts, administration, economy and industry.
In 2009, Dublin was listed as the fourth-richest city in
the world and according to one source, is the world's 25th
most expensive city. The city has many landmarks and monuments
dating back hundreds of years and one of the oldest is Dublin
Castle. Dublin has more green spaces per square mile than
any other European capital city, with 97% of city residents
living within 300 yards of a park - these include Phoenix
Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green. Dublin is also
popular as a tourist destination for its tours of the Guiness
factory and the Jameson's Irish Whiskey distillery, and
an intellectual centre of learning - home to the world famous
Book of Kells, housed in Trinity College.
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Cork
Cork
is the second largest city in Ireland and is built on a
virtual island in the River Lee flows on either side.. At
the eastern end of the city centre they converge; and the
Lee flows around Lough Mahon to Cork Harbour, one of the
world's largest natural harbours. It is a major Irish seaport,
there are quays and docks along the banks of the River Lee
on the city's east side. Cork was the European Capital of
Culture for 2005, and in 2009 was included in the Lonely
Planet's top 10 "Best in Travel 2010". The
guide described Cork as being "at the top of its
game: sophisticated, vibrant and diverse".
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Limerick,
County Clare
Limerick
is the third largest city in Ireland and the second largest
city in Munster. It is situated on several curves and islands
of the River Shannon, which spreads into an estuary shortly
after Limerick. The city is one of the country's main tourist
destinations, only a 15 minute drive from Shannon Airport.
It is the first to provide visitors with 'Street Ambassadors',
people designated to help others around and make their stay
more enjoyable. Tourist attractions in the city centre include
King John's Castle, St Mary's Cathedral, Hunt Museum, University
of Limerick, Georgian house and gardens and the Treaty Stone.
Limerick City is reputed to have a vibrant nightlife, with
numerous nightclubs giving a range of drinking experiences
from the warm and cosy to cutting edge.
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Donegal
Donegal
town sits at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay,
which is overshadowed by the Bluestack Mountains. The town
is bypassed by the N15 and N56 main highways. The centre
of the town, known locally as the Diamond, is said to be
a hub for music, poetic and cultural gatherings in the area.
There are many sandy beaches in the area of Donegal, such
as Murvagh beach and Rossnowlagh. It is also used as a base
for hill-walking in the nearby Bluestack Mountains.
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Sligo
Sligo
is located in the north-west of Ireland, about forty miles
from Enniskillen and the border with Northern Ireland, and
135 miles from Dublin. Once a major port city located at
the mouth of the Garavogue River, the name Sligo means "Shelly
River" in Gaelic. Sligo is reputedly one of the most
picturesque places in all of Ireland, with it's rugged landscapes
rivalling such tourist destinations as Killarney and Wicklow,
but as it is less well known it has thus far managed to
avoid crowds of tourists.
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Tralee,
County Kerry
Tralee
is the county town of County Kerry in the south-west of
Ireland. It is situated on the northern side of the Dingle
Peninsula, and is the largest town in County Kerry. Tralee
is a tourism destination and is also famous for the "Rose
of Tralee" International Festival which is held
annually in August. It is surrounded by some of the best
sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and its climate is very
mild all year round thanks to the gulf stream, which makes
Tralee popular for tourism as well as a significant boost
to the local economy.
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Galway
Galway
is situated on the west coast of Ireland. It is located
on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay.
The streets and buildings of this ancient town have many
interesting features, and its position on the edge of
the Irish speaking area ("Gaeltacht")
makes it a gateway to places like Connemara, Corrib country
and the Aran Islands. The city itself is a continuing
centre of growth. It has a university, an Institute of
Technology, theatres, a cathedral and a castle, as well
as other interesting attractions.
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Kilkenny
It is
situated on both banks of the River Nore in the province
of Leinster, in the south-east of Ireland. Kilkenny is a
well preserved medieval town and it is a popular tourist
destination. In 2009 the city celebrated its 400th year.
Kilkenny's heritage is evident in the city and environs
including the historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle
and St Canice's Cathedral. Rich in culture, it boasts art
galleries, historic buildings, craft and design workshops,
theatre, comedy, public gardens and museums - which have
made Kilkenny one of Ireland's most visited towns and a
popular base to explore the surrounding countryside. The
Kilkenny Arts Festival established in the 1970s takes place
in late August. During this time Kilkenny plays host to
contemporary art with Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, Literature,
Film, Paintings, Sculptures and live performances. Musical
events including traditional, Classical, World, Jazz Music
take place during the festival. It also hosts the annual
Cat Laughs Comedy Festival every June bank holiday week.
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Waterford
Waterford
City is the capital of the south-east of Ireland and its
oldest city. It is the home of the world-famous Waterford
Crystal factory as well as the biggest Waterford Crystal
store in the world. While on the tour you can see how the
glass is manufactured. The centre is open seven days a week.
The wider County of Waterford has more than 90 miles of
coastline, with 49 beaches, beautiful river valleys, lakes
and two dramatic ranges of very accessible mountains, The
city of Waterford consists of various cultural quarters,
the oldest of which is known as the Viking triangle. This
is the part of the city surrounded by the original 10th
century fortifications, which is triangular in shape with
its apex at Reginald's Tower. The city centre is a quiet
and tranquil area, dominated by narrow streets, medieval
architecture and civic spaces.
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