The Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland's most visited areas. It has spectacular scenery, monuments, towns, traditions, and archaelogical treasures. Visitors are brought back in time while the towns along the Ring of Kerry have all the comforts of today. From Killarney to Kenmare you will find a selection of the finest accommodation and restaurants which can compete with the rest of the world. The Ring of Kerry is part of the unspoilt region of Ireland and has attracted visitors for many years. It is a region for golf, water sports, fishing, cycling, walking, and riding. Some of the finest beaches in the world are located here. Do not miss the beautiful Ring of Kerry
on your visit to Ireland.

Welcome to Dublin

Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. It is officially known in Irish as Baile Átha Cliath or Áth Cliath; the English name comes from the Irish Dubh Linn meaning "black pool". It is located near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. Originally founded as a Viking settlement, it evolved into the Kingdom of Dublin and became the island's primary city following the Norman invasion. Today, it has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city. Dublin is a historical and contemporary cultural centre for the island of Ireland as well as a modern centre of education, the arts, administrative function, economy and industry.
The writings of the Greek astronomer and cartographer Ptolemy provide perhaps the earliest reference to human habitation in the area now known as Dublin. In around A.D. 140 he referred to a settlement he called Eblana Civitas. The settlement 'Dubh Linn' dates perhaps as far back as the first century BC and later a monastery was built there, though the town was established in about 841 by the Norse. "

City Facts about Killarney

A beautiful landscape will await you when stopping over in Killarney. Killarney (from the Irish: "Cill Airne" meaning "church of sloes") is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region are home to St. Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey, Lakes of Killarney, Torc Waterfall and Gap of Dunloe. Killarney was awarded the "Best Kept Town" award for 2007 in a cross-border competition jointly organised by the Department of the Environment and the Northern Ireland Amenity Council. Owing to its natural heritage, history and proximity to the Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael island and its location on the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is a popular tourist destination.
"There's only the one Killarney" is a song that was recorded by Irish tenor, Patrich O'Hagan. The song was written by Irish songwriter, Dick Farrelly, who wrote the words & music. Killarney appears in another song, titled, "How Can you buy Killarney", written by Kennedy, Steels, Grant and Morrison, the song was recorded by Joseph Locke among others.

Impressions from Ireland

Tourism Ireland - lots of info about Ireland

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Whether you are looking for Things to See and Do in Ireland, or would just like a quick overview of the landscapes Ireland has to offer, Tourism Ireland's website can offer plenty of travel information in preparation for a visit.