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Soaked with history, rich culture, centuries-old traditions, and a unique ambiance, Ireland is a wonderful destination for adventurous families.

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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

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 Donegal

Donegal or Donegal Town is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. The centre of the town, known as The Diamond, is a hub for music, poetic and cultural gatherings in the area. There are many sandy beaches in the area of Donegal, such as Murvagh beach, and some boasting good surfing conditions, such as Rossnowlagh. Donegal is also used as a base for hill-walking in the nearby Bluestack Mountains.

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Donegal, Ireland

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About Galway

Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every November, Galway hosts the Tulca Festival of Visual Arts as well as numerous festivals. Lynch's Castle on Shop Street is probably the finest medieval town house in Ireland. The Church of Ireland St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is the largest medieval church still in everyday use in Ireland.

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Galway

Galway, Ireland

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About Killarney

Killarney is a medium sized town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is on the northeastern shore of Lough Leane, which is part of Killarney National Park. The town and its hinterland is home to St Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Abbey, the Lakes of Killarney, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Purple Mountain, Mangerton Mountain, the Gap of Dunloe and Torc Waterfall. Killarney was bestowed the prestigious "Best Kept Town" award in 2007 in a cross-border competition. Tourism is by far the largest industry in Killarney. With the exception of Dublin, there are more hotel beds in Killarney than in any other Irish town or city.

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Kerry, Ireland

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About Waterford

The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. Reginald's Tower is the oldest urban civic building in Ireland, and the oldest monument to retain its Viking name. To this day, it remains Waterford's most recognisable landmark. The River Suir, which flows through Waterford City, has provided a basis for the city's long maritime history. Waterford Port has been one of Ireland's major ports for over a millennium. Today, Waterford is known for Waterford Crystal, a legacy of the city's former glass making industry. Glass, or crystal, was manufactured in the city from 1783 until early 2009. The Waterford Crystal visitor centre in the Viking Quarter opened in June 2010.

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Waterford

Waterford, 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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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
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Fermanagh Lakelands
2.2
Castle Coole
2.3
Grianan of Aileach
2.4
Rossnowlagh
2.5
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
2.6
Kinnegar Brewery
2.7
Slemish Mountain
2.8
Giant's Causeway
2.9
Ballymastocker Beach
2.10
Letterkenny
3.
Donegal, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Slieve League
3.2
Loch Na Fooey
3.3
Moyne Abbey
3.4
Fermanagh Lakelands
3.5
Castle Coole
3.6
Devenish Island
3.7
Quiet Man Bridge
3.8
Lough Rynn Castle
3.9
Corcomroe Abbey
3.10
Clonmacnoise
4.
Galway, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Clare Glens
4.2
Conor Pass
4.3
Glenstal Abbey
4.4
Quiet Man Bridge
4.5
Gougane Barra
4.6
Brandon Creek
4.7
Ross Errilly Friary
4.8
Nenagh Castle
4.9
Bonane Heritage Park
4.10
Ballaghisheen Pass
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Killarney, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Clare Glens
5.2
Holy Cross Abbey
5.3
Farney Castle
5.4
Templebryan Stone Circle
5.5
Glenstal Abbey
5.6
Inchydoney Beach
5.7
Dunbrody Abbey
5.8
Limerick
5.9
Knockpatrick Gardens
5.10
Foynes Flying Boat Museum
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Waterford, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

6.1
Wexford Lavender Farm
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Highbank Orchards
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Brittas Bay
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Newbridge Style Icons Museum
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Wells House
6.6
Dun Laoghaire
6.7
Japanese Gardens
6.8
Mount Usher Gardens
6.9
Irish National Stud
6.10
Dunmore Cave
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Dublin, Ireland
1 nights