PLACES OF INTEREST - Ireland (N)


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(Northern) Ireland has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


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Belfast (Northern-Ireland)

The Northern Irish capital where Titanic was once built is gradually trying to shake off the bad image. Biggest sights are the peace walls and the murals but also the town hall is impressive. Read more >>>

 

 

Northern Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City



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Bru de Boinne (and Slane)

... there are human remains found inside but it was a sacred place where the dead were kept for some time, people were buried here or only kings or was it still a calendar. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Travel Story | Sight



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Cashel

The most important place in Cashel is the rock of the same name which was once a King's residence with ruins of a monastery surrounded by a wall. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | Sight



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Cork

Cork is often the starting point for a trip through Ireland. The city has a number of cathedrals, an old prison, museums, entertainment venues and a sufficient shopping street. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City



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Dublin and Howth

The capital of Ireland has the Guinness brewery, the ancient Trinity college, countless museums, an old IRA prison and a real pub-area that you should not miss. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City



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Giant’s Causeway (Bushmill)(Northern-Ireland)

Legend has it that a giant from Ireland saw another giant in Scotland. The giant from Scotland tried to challenge the Irish giant and built a long road (the giant path) to Scotland. Read more >>>

 

 

Northern Ireland | Travel 2015 | Travel Story | Sight



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Glendalough

A beautiful nature reserve with a large lake in a valley with forest and an old monastery complex surrounded by a wall and a unique high tower. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Travel Story | Sight



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Kilkenny

Kilkenny is a very popular Irish town with a beautiful old castle, a cathedral and streets with brightly colored merchant houses and a few fine pubs. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City



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Kinsdale

The coastal village Kinsdale stands for the perfect Irish picture with small narrow streets with cobbled streets, terraces, shops and fishing boats float calmly in the natural harbor and further in the hills an old fort. Read more >>>

 

 

Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | Village



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(London)Derry

If there is a city in the country that best shows the Irish problems (Troubles) issue, it is infamous for the site in Northern Ireland Bloody Sunday scene. There’s also a very impressive city wall. Read more >>>

 

 

Northern Ireland | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City