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The Republic of Ireland is an island state in Western Europe. It constitutes the main portion of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland—which is part of the United Kingdom—covering the remainder in the northeast.

Ireland offers a variety of natural and urban attractions for visitors. It is made up of a ring of coastal mountains surrounding low central plains. The island’s lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent but soft rainfall, earns it the sobriquet “Emerald Isle.”

Ireland’s cities are also major tourist attractions, with the capital Dublin being the most popular. Dublin’s excellent pubs, fine architecture and good shopping (and, of course, the Guinness Brewery, founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness) have made it the fourth most visited European capital. Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Waterford are also popular Irish cities. Golf is a popular sport in Ireland and golf tourism is a major industry.

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Articles on Ireland

Travel Deals
Family Deals: Chicago, Ireland and Iceland
by Nicole Fancher April 16, 2008

Check out these great deals for family travel in the Windy City, Emerald Isles and the Land of Fire and Ice—plus a new family-friendly program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

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Cause Abroad, American Girl Experience and Family Deals
by Rebekah Tsadik February 21, 2008

Walk for charity, pamper your American Girl, visit Vancouver and bring the whole crew for cheap to Ireland or Mexico.

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Top Places to Stay

Jurys Towers Hotel
Dublin, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Radisson Sas Farnham Estate Hotel
Cavan, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

The Fitzwilliam Hotel
Dublin, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Muckross Park Hotel
Killarney, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

The Merrion
Dublin, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Renaissance the Shelbourne Hotel
Dublin, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Hayfield Manor
Cork, Ireland

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

 

 
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