General information

Capital      Dublin

Currency   €

Area          70.285 square km

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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Ireland
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Weather, weather forecast and when to go

As Ireland is close to the path of the gulf stream, the climate of Ireland is mild and placid. The typical weather in Ireland is a mix of mild days, some cloud cover and a few breezy days. Nights are usually cool and crisp.  The western coast is more rainy and windy than the sheltered east coast.

Average annual temperature is about 9°C (between 5 to 15°C). Summer mean daily maximum is about 18 to 20°C and winter mean daily minimum is about 2 to 3°C. The average number of days with rain in Ireland is 220 to 230 days. The old Irish saying: It doesn't rain in the pub!

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Top places of interest and picks, top attractions in Ireland

Dublin

   Grand Canal

   Saint Patrick´s Cathedral protestant cathedral built during 1254-1270 is with its length of 93 metres the longest and also the biggest church in Ireland

   Christ Church Cathedral protestant cathedral built in 1172 – 1220

   Dublin Castle only Record Tower preserve from the original  anglo-norman castle. The rest dates back to the 18th century.

   Trinity College do not miss to sea Book of Kells and walk through the corridors of the school where were studing people such Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett

   St. Michan´s Church dates largely from a reconstruction in 1686

   Old Jameson Distillery include also degustation

   Garden of Remembrance

   Phoenix Park

   City Hall

   Bank of Ireland

   Abby Theatre

   Gate Theatre

   Irish Music Hall of Fame

   Irish Tradicional Music Centre

   The National Museum 1, 2

   Vicinity of Dublin

   Dalkey idyllic city

   Glendalough Abbey ruins which dates back to 6 th century

   Howth Castle built 1464

Cliffs of Moher

   Cliffs of Moher fascinated 8 km long cliffs

Cork

   Saint Patric´s Street is the main boulevard

   English Market established in 1786. Nice unique atmosphere and stands full of fresh seafood, olives, chees and lavender

   Crawford Municipal Art Gallery built in 1724, Emmet Place, Mon-Sut 10:00-17:00

   Shandon Church (Church of St Anne ) built in 1722 with its “Pepperpot tower” which is now the symbol of the town. It is located in the Shandon district of Cork city overlooking the River Lee. Do not miss the chance to ring the celebrated bells (due to the famous song "The Bells of Shandon") yourself.

   Saint Fin Barre`s Cathedral consecrated in 1870, Summer Opening Times, Mon-Sat 9:30-17:30, Sunday 12:30 - 17:00, Winter Opening Times, Mon-Sat 10:00 - 12:45 14:00 - 17:00

Charle´s Fort

   Charle´s Fort star fortresses built in 1677 and conquested by William of Orange in 1690

Kinsale

   Kinsale a beautiful medieval town, unique atmosphere, traditional bars, beautiful buildings, narrow romantic streets, shops and galleries

Killarney

   Killarney wonderful town (previoud capital)

   Killarney National Park - the area of 10,236 hectares, designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1981 by the UNESCO. Beautiful mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls under ever changing sky

Blarney

   Blarney Castle - Do not miss to kiss the Blarney stone at the top of the castle.

   Blarney Woollen Mill nice place to visit when looking for Irish gift

Ross Castle

   Ross Castle situated on the shores of Lough Sheelin, County Meath

Carrauntoohill

   Carrauntoohill the highest peak of Ireland, 1,038 metres (3,406 ft)

Kilkenny

   Cathedral of Saint Canice second largest medieval cathedral in Ireland

   Kilkenny Castle

   Rothe House built in 159

   Vicinity

   Jerpoint Abbey maybe the most beautiful ruin of an abby in Ireland

   Kells Priory ruins of the most extensive monastic complex

Rock of Cashel

   Rock of Cashel traditional seat of the kings of Munster during 370-1101. One of the most beautiful medieval locality.

Drumcliffe

   Celtic cross - 10 th century

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