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A 9-Day Family Trip to Ireland

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Renowned for its breathtaking beauty, Ireland presents a plethora of enjoyable activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.

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About Dublin

<p>Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204. Other popular landmarks and monuments include the Mansion House, the Anna Livia monument, the Molly Malone statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street near Mountjoy Square, The Custom House, and &Aacute;ras an Uachtar&aacute;in. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.</p>

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Dublin, Ireland

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About Belfast

The architectural style of Belfast's buildings range from Edwardian to modern. The Royal Courts of Justice in Chichester Street are home to Northern Ireland's Supreme Court. Many of Belfast's oldest buildings are found in the Cathedral Quarter area. The Harland and Wolff shipyard has two of the largest dry docks in Europe. Belfast has several other venues for performing arts. Belfast is surrounded by mountains that create a micro-climate conducive to horticulture. From the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city to the heights of Cave Hill Country Park, the great expanse of Lagan Valley Regional Park to Colin Glen, Belfast contains an abundance of parkland and forest parks.

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Belfast

Northern Ireland, Ireland

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About Londonderry

Londonderry is the fourth-largest city in Ireland. "Derry" is known for its architecture including several historic sites and amazing modern buildings within the original city walls. Historic include St Augustine's Church; the copper-domed Austin's department store, which claims to the oldest such store in the world; the Greek Revival Courthouse; and the late-Victorian Guildhall, also crowned by a copper dome. There are many museums and sites of interest around the city, including the Foyle Valley Railway Centre, the Amelia Earhart Centre And Wildlife Sanctuary, the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, Ballyoan Cemetery, and Derry Craft Village, just to name a few.

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Londonderry

Northern Ireland, Ireland

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About Athlone

Owing to its easy accessibility, and selection of shops, Athlone is the main retail destination for residents in the Midlands area. It is flanked by the Athlone Town Centre, a modern shopping centre with shops, cafes and the 4 star Sheraton hotel. Sean's Bar is listed by as the oldest pub in Europe. Athlone Castle reopened following a multi-million euro renovation to transform the castle into a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory visitor experience. The Luan Gallery, a multi-million euro contemporary art gallery is the first purpose-built, modern visual art gallery located in the midlands. Other popular attractions for visitors are the Glendeer Open Farm and the Viking Cruise of the Shannon.

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Athlone

Westmeath, Ireland

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About Limerick

Limerick is located in the Mid-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. In early medieval times Limerick was at the centre of the Kingdom of Thomond which corresponds to the present day Mid West Region. The city is the setting for Frank McCourt's memoir Angela's Ashes. Riverfest is an annual summer festival held in Limerick. The 2014 festival was held 2 to 5 May and had a record 80,000 visitors.

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Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

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About Dublin

<p>Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204. Other popular landmarks and monuments include the Mansion House, the Anna Livia monument, the Molly Malone statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street near Mountjoy Square, The Custom House, and &Aacute;ras an Uachtar&aacute;in. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.</p>

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Dublin, Ireland

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Peter Pan

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A 9-Day Family Trip to Ireland
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Nights
1.
Dublin, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
The Burren
1.2
Newgrange
1.3
Bru na Boinne
1.4
Beaulieu House and Gardens
1.5
Monasterboice
1.6
Malahide Castle
1.7
Dollymount Strand Beach
1.8
Clochafarmore Standing Stone
1.9
Howth
1.10
Struell Wells
2.
Belfast, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Giant's Causeway
2.2
Dunluce Castle
2.3
Dark Hedges
2.4
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
2.5
Gobbins Cliff Path
2.6
Navan Fort
2.7
Cairndhu House
2.8
Mussenden Temple
3.
Londonderry, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Glenveagh National Park
3.2
Donegal's Atlantic Highlands
3.3
Slieve League
3.4
The Burren
3.5
Newgrange
3.6
Ballymastocker Beach
3.7
Inishowen Peninsula
3.8
Neagh Lake
3.9
Lissadell House
3.10
Glencolmcille Folk Village
4.
Athlone, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Farney Castle
4.2
Galway
4.3
Holy Cross Abbey
4.4
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum
4.5
Aillwee Cave
4.6
Brownshill Dolmen
4.7
Dysert O'Dea Monastery
4.8
Corcomroe Abbey
4.9
Grange Stone Circle
4.10
Poulnabrone Dolmen
5.
Limerick, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Leap Castle
5.2
Emo Court
5.3
Rock of Dunamase
5.4
Farney Castle
5.5
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum
5.6
Japanese Gardens
5.7
Holy Cross Abbey
5.8
Irish National Stud
5.9
Clare Glens
5.10
Bellfield House Gardens
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Dublin, Ireland
1 nights