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stonefinder1 says:
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Not all of that has been welcome, as Good Queen Bess and Oliver Cromwell could testify. But over the last few hundred years,...
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joelennon says:
Situated on the approach to Kinsale Harbour, Charles Fort is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a 17th century foritfication in Ireland. From the 17th century onwards, the design and construction of fortifications in Ireland was influenced by European designs, particularly those of Sebastien ...
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skyjumper811 says:
VAGABOND 11 DAY TOUR - In August I was finally fortunate to Escape to the Emerald Isle – IRELAND. Years have been spent “dreaming” about this Holiday and now it was finally here. Having a couple days on my own to get settled in Dublin and get my bearings I could NOT wait to get out of the ci...
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Freedom says:
My girlfriend and I stumbled (likely, literally, drunk) into the local TI in Dublin looking for something to do. For me, it was one of the best decisions we made the entire trip. The team of lively lads and lassies of Paddy Wagon made Ireland all I ever expected.
One of their hostels was just...
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sarah_82 says:
Founded in 1759, the Guinness Brewery is one of the world's largest breweries, producing a distinctive dark stout, famous for its thick, creamy head. You can explore the Guinness Hopstore, a converted 19th-century four-story building housing the World of Guinness Exhibition, an audiovisual presentat...
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aka_pushkin says:
This site was signed on my map as a place I must visit and in fact the entire trip was changed completely just to go there.
That was totally worth it.
In the most beautiful part of Ireland, with dramatic cliffs and blue sea, you have the most unusual formations that look like something that ha...
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darcylapp says:
I would recommend Paddywagon tours for people who want to do a typical tour, either alone or in conjunction with the rest of your travels. The tour is fast-paced and informative. Our tour guide, Yvonne, was amazing, intelligent, and helpful. I am not sure what the other tour guides are like, but Yvo...
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euphemy says:
BUNRATTY FOLK PARK is a recreation of Irish life in the 19th century. There are 10 farmhouses, a schoolhouse, doctor's house, merchant buildings and shops and a watermill on a Village street. Some buildings had thatched roofs. It is next to BUNRATTY CASTLE which was built in 1425 by the MacNamara Fa...
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joelennon says:
University College Cork (UCC) is currently home to over 15,500 students from 75 countries around the world. Each and every year, approx. 5,000 students are conferred with degrees by UCC. UCC has been recipient of Irish University of the Year in 2003/2004 and again in 2005/2006, awarded by the Sunday...
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pauric_doherty says:
I am a native of Donegal Town, so this review is for any people looking to find out more about the area. Donegal Town in located in the north west part of the Republic Of Ireland. It is very close to the border with Northern Ireland (a part of Great Britain). Donegal is home to Donegal castle, a cas...
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