Travelling Through the Emerald Isle [Kindle Edition]
A Journey through the Histories of the Provinces of the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is located below the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful land.
The best tourist places to visit when you are in Ireland are the Counties of Kerry and Tipperary. Kerry has very scenic views, which portrays a more seaside holiday resort. If the weather is fine, you will experience this county in a magical way. It has been preserved to perfection, and you will not see one form of public transport, such as a bus there. It is very calm and tranquil. If you have your own transport, you can take a drive around the Dingle Peninsula. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Irish sheep being herded up in the hills. The higher you get the colder and windier its gets, but it is definitely a place to visit just for the views.
Dingle is also home to the famous Dolphin, Fungie. If you have the time, it is worth taking a trip in one of the tourist boats that takes about 45 minutes to get a glimpse of him. It is believed that a lighthouse keeper spotted him in 1984, leading the boats in and out of the harbour. After much research by specialists, he has become very friendly, and approaches the tourist and fishing boats to play.
The County of Tipperary is more for the history enthusiast, as it is home to castles, museums and historic houses. The place to stay is Cahir, where you can visit the Cahir Castle, which was built in the 13th century, and situated in the village centre, on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir. This river doubles as a moat around the castle where you can usually see white and black swans swimming there. The castle has been very well maintained, and is furnished throughout in the rooms tourists can visit. From the castle, you can then walk through Cahir Park, along Coronation Walk to the Swiss Cottage.
The Swiss Cottage was designed by John Nash, and was originally built for the Lord and Lady Cahir, to use as a hunting and fishing lodge. In the summer, the thatched roof cottage is decorated with all colours of fragrant flowers. Inside it has beautifully furnished rooms dating back to the era it was built. Sadly, some of the wallpaper is fading, but the elegance is still there.
Another main attraction of Tipperary is Cashel. The place to visit here is the elegant building high up on a hill, which is made of limestone, and surrounded by green countryside. This is the Rock of Cashel, also named St. Patrick's rock after Ireland's Patron Saint. When you finally reach the top of the hill, and enter the rock's church grounds, it immediately feels peaceful and serene. Walking through the graveyard of royalty gone by, you immediately feel the history that once was. A popular and famous tourist attraction is well preserved and cared for by the church. Inside there are still many of the originally decor of that time, from artwork to furniture.
There are still many beautiful places to visit in Ireland, but out of all of the counties there, these two have the most familiar attractions for tourists. Ireland will not disappoint anyone, as there is something for all.
The Republic of Ireland is located below the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful land.
If you are planning to tour the Republic of Ireland you will need this eBook for reference. it will help you choose the best route, and the best places to visit.
The best tourist places to visit when you are in Ireland are the Counties of Kerry and Tipperary. Kerry has very scenic views, which portrays a more seaside holiday resort. If the weather is fine, you will experience this county in a magical way. It has been preserved to perfection, and you will not see one form of public transport, such as a bus there. It is very calm and tranquil. If you have your own transport, you can take a drive around the Dingle Peninsula. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Irish sheep being herded up in the hills. The higher you get the colder and windier its gets, but it is definitely a place to visit just for the views.
Dingle is also home to the famous Dolphin, Fungie. If you have the time, it is worth taking a trip in one of the tourist boats that takes about 45 minutes to get a glimpse of him. It is believed that a lighthouse keeper spotted him in 1984, leading the boats in and out of the harbour. After much research by specialists, he has become very friendly, and approaches the tourist and fishing boats to play.
The County of Tipperary is more for the history enthusiast, as it is home to castles, museums and historic houses. The place to stay is Cahir, where you can visit the Cahir Castle, which was built in the 13th century, and situated in the village centre, on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir. This river doubles as a moat around the castle where you can usually see white and black swans swimming there. The castle has been very well maintained, and is furnished throughout in the rooms tourists can visit. From the castle, you can then walk through Cahir Park, along Coronation Walk to the Swiss Cottage.
The Swiss Cottage was designed by John Nash, and was originally built for the Lord and Lady Cahir, to use as a hunting and fishing lodge. In the summer, the thatched roof cottage is decorated with all colours of fragrant flowers. Inside it has beautifully furnished rooms dating back to the era it was built. Sadly, some of the wallpaper is fading, but the elegance is still there.
Another main attraction of Tipperary is Cashel. The place to visit here is the elegant building high up on a hill, which is made of limestone, and surrounded by green countryside. This is the Rock of Cashel, also named St. Patrick's rock after Ireland's Patron Saint. When you finally reach the top of the hill, and enter the rock's church grounds, it immediately feels peaceful and serene. Walking through the graveyard of royalty gone by, you immediately feel the history that once was. A popular and famous tourist attraction is well preserved and cared for by the church. Inside there are still many of the originally decor of that time, from artwork to furniture.
There are still many beautiful places to visit in Ireland, but out of all of the counties there, these two have the most familiar attractions for tourists. Ireland will not disappoint anyone, as there is something for all.
The Republic of Ireland is located below the borders of Northern Ireland. You can drive from one side of the country to the other in about half the day. If you are on a touring holiday this is ideal, because you get to see much of this beautiful land.
If you are planning to tour the Republic of Ireland you will need this eBook for reference. it will help you choose the best route, and the best places to visit.
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