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The Killarney Bookshop |
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What to buy in Ireland:
Ireland is a country where it’s still possible to find high quality handmade goods. It has a worldwide reputation for knitwear and woollen items, so if you’re in the market for nice winter jumpers, scarves, capes, etc. this is the place to shop.
Woollens and cashmere
Traditional Irish Aran sweaters have a unique [...]
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The quaint looking Blue Door Restaurant |
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A Change in eating patterns
Traditionally, the Irish start the day with a calorie-loaded Irish breakfast. This cooked breakfast can contain fried bacon, sausages, eggs (or boiled eggs), black and white pudding and tomatoes. It’s served with a couple of slices of home made soda bread. Dinner was the main meal and this was served at [...]
Colourful hotels and pubs in Killarney |
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No one goes thirsty in Killarney – for beautiful landscapes or Guinness!
Killarney is the tourist capital of Kerry, and the second most popular tourist destination in Ireland. World famous for its national park and lakes, Killarney is also rich in historical houses, castles and monuments. Some of its attractions include Muckross House, Ross [...]
Useful facts for travel to Ireland |
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Useful facts to help you plan your visit to Ireland
Festivals
Public Holidays
Visas
Health
Time
Electricity
Weights & Measures
Money, Banks etc.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Festivals
There are a HUGE number of events and festivals, both traditional and modern, in Ireland.
Here’s a link to the Irish Tourist Board Search facility
Bank and Public Holidays in Eire (The Republic of Ireland) 2010
New Year – 1st January
St [...]
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Map of Ireland |
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Where to go on your Irish trip
A Suggested Route for a Comprehensive Irish Tour
Ireland has more than enough places of interest to stand on its own as a tour destination, but it is often combined with England and/or Scotland in Europe tour itineraries. The following tour route is pretty comprehensive and would take around 21 [...]
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Blarney Castle - the Blarney Stone is at the top! |
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Ireland Travel – a Four-leaf Clover Europe Tour to be sure!
Ireland travel is remarkably relaxing. Somehow, the pace of an Irish tour, no matter how crammed full of sights and activities, seems slower and more leisurely than travelling elsewhere in Europe. Ireland may have a thriving, world-class IT industry, but in the countryside and villages [...]
