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Always looking for a good excuse to have a festival, the Irish now celebrate everything from literary pursuits to a love of oysters
Musical traditions
From impromptu sessions in your local bar to the thrilling beat of U2, Ireland has always been home to the best sounds of music
Whether you want to mosh with the best of them in an outdoor field, or stroke your chin to a spot of jazz in a salubrious club, music is at the heart of social life in Ireland.
Buskers line the streets,
festivals set small towns and villages ablaze and traditional music
sessions entertain revelers in pubs across the country.
Further afield, Ireland’s massive musical successes include some bands and artists you may have heard of…U2, The Corrs, Enya, Westlife, Snow Patrol, Ash, David Holmes, Van Morrison and The Thrills, to name just a few.
Gardens & Nature
From the breathtaking drop of the Cliffs of Moher to the crafted elegance of stately homes, Ireland is truly nature’s best friend
With finely crafted lawns, exquisite flowers and impressive fountains and ponds, Ireland’s stately homes host the best in world-class horticulture
See the Irish landscape as nature intended with trips to some of the most stunning natural wonders in the world
No matter where you go around the island of Ireland, you’ll be treated to a spectacular landscape made all the more welcoming by the people who live in the communities.
Ireland is as famous for its castles as for it's Guinness. Dotted around the land, these monuments to the past contain their own dark secrets and a trip through the Midlands gives a dramatic taste of treachery and skullduggery.
As the writer Frank O’Connor said, “It would take more than one lifetime to discover the reason for all the ruins in Ireland, but it sure makes for a diverting tour of discovery trying at least to scratch the surface.”
Ancient monuments
With a phenomenal array of historical attractions, Ireland is a thrilling destination for anyone with even a fleeting interest in the relics of the past
If you don’t know your Megalithic from your Neolithic, here’s a quick synopsis of Ireland's rich cultural heritage:
It’s all well and good knowing your history, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing the real thing.
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