Tourism in Ireland - Best Tourist Attractions
Tourism in Ireland - Best Tourist Attractions
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe.
Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. In 2011, the population of Ireland was about 6.6 million, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain. Just under 4.8 million live in the Republic of Ireland and just over 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland.
The island's geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. Its lush vegetation is a product of its mild but changeable climate which is free of extremes in temperature. It was covered by thick woodlands until the Middle Ages. As of 2013, the amount of land that is wooded in Ireland is about 11% of the total, compared with a European average of 35%. There are twenty-six extant mammal species native to Ireland. The Irish climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and thus very moderate, and winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area, although summers are cooler than those in Continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.
The earliest evidence of human presence in Ireland is dated at 10,500 BCE (12,500 years ago). Gaelic Ireland had emerged by the 1st century AD. The island was Christianised from the 5th century onward. Following the 12th century Norman invasion, England claimed sovereignty. However, English rule did not extend over the whole island until the 16th–17th century Tudor conquest, which led to colonisation by settlers from Britain. In the 1690s, a system of Protestant English rule was designed to materially disadvantage the Catholic majority and Protestant dissenters, and was extended during the 18th century. With the Acts of Union in 1801, Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom. A war of independence in the early 20th century was followed by the partition of the island, creating the Irish Free State, which became increasingly sovereign over the following decades, and Northern Ireland, which remained a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland saw much civil unrest from the late 1960s until the 1990s. This subsided following a political agreement in 1998. In 1973 the Republic of Ireland joined the European Economic Community while the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland, as part of it, did the same.
Irish culture has had a significant influence on other cultures, especially in the fields of literature. Alongside mainstream Western culture, a strong indigenous culture exists, as expressed through Gaelic games, Irish music and the Irish language. The island's culture shares many features with that of Great Britain, including the English language, and sports such as association football, rugby, horse racing, and golf.
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Dublin, Ireland: A detailed tour of the city and suburbs (filmed May / June / July 2016)
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Dublin is in the province of Leinster on Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. To read more about Dublin, click here:
This film is a detailed tour around the city of Dublin, and some of its suburbs. The film begins with the arrival at Dublin Airport, a subsequent tour North around the suburbs of Swords and Malahaide, before entering the city centre and exploring areas on both sides of the River Liffey, later into the film the suburbs of Tallaght and Dun Laoghaire are featured within the film, which highlight's Dublin's attractions, architecture, culture, music, pubs, streets, parks, gardens, churches, cathedrals, natural features, transport systems, infrastructure and art. This is one of the most detailed explorations of Dublin that is available online, and anyone wishing to explore Dublin would benefit from viewing this film first.
Within the film, the following locations and features are identified: Landing at Dublin Airport (Northerly view), Dublin Airport Terminal 1, 102 Bus ride to Swords, Main Street (Swords), The Old Borough (Swords), Wetherspoon's Large Irish Breakfast, Bridge Street (Swords), Swords Castle Park, Swords Castle, 102 Bus ride from Swords to Malahide, Malahide Castle Park and Gardens, Malahide Castle, Main Street (Malahide), St. Sylvester's Church, Malahide Marina Village, The Green (Malahide), Malahide Marina, Bissets Strand (Malahide), St. George's Channel, Malahide Train Station, DART train from Malahide to Dublin Pearse Street, Dublin Connolly Station, The Custom House, Dublin Pearse Station, Westland Row, Lombard Street East, Sean O'Casey Bridge, River Liffey, Beresford Place, Gardiner Street Lower, Frenchman's Lane, Talbot Street, Earl Street North, Department of Education and Skills, The Wishing Hand, St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, O'Connell Street Upper, Smithfield, Smithfield Luas, Ride on the Luas Red Line to Tallaght, Tallaght Stadium, Maldron Hotel (Tallaght), N81 / Cookstown Way / Kiltipper Road (Tallaght), Belgard Square West (Tallaght), Tallaght Luas, Ride to Dublin Heuston on the Luas, Droimeneach Luas, Grand Canal, Goldenbridge Luas, Heuston Luas, Dublin Heuston Station, Guinness Brewery, Rory O'Moore Bridge, James Joyce Bridge, Mellows Bridge, St. Paul's Church, The Brazen Head, O'Shea's Merchant, Abbey Street Upper, Abbey Street Middle, Liffey Street Lower, Two Women, Bachelors Walk, Ha'Penny Bridge, Merchants Arch, O'Connell Bridge, River Bar, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Burgh Quay, Sheahan Memorial, Hawkins Street, Temple Bar, Temple Lane Street, Grattan Statue, College green, Irish Houses of Parliament, The University of Dublin Trinity College, College Street, The Campanile, Trinity College, Trinity Street, Central Bank of Ireland, Dame Street, City Hall, Rates Office, Lord Edward street, Cow's Lane, Christ Church Cathedral, Armenian Genocide Memorial, St. Audoen's Church, Thomas Street, John's Lane Church, John Street West, St. Catherine's Church, Old St. James Church, Nicholas Street, High Street, Millennium Child, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Aungier Street, Digges Street Upper, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin Unitarian Church, Saint Stephen's Green Park, Dawson Street, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Sinnotts Bar, Marine Road (Dun Laoghaire), Dun Laoghaire Town Hall, Victoria Monument (Dun Laoghaire), O'Connell Street Lower, Henry street, James Larkin Statue, Sir John Gray Statue, Daniel O'Connell Statue, Chalres Stewart Parnell Statue, Rotunda Hospital, Ambassador Theatre, Cavendish Row, Garden of Rememberance, Abbey Presbyterian Church, Hardwicke Street, St. George's Church, Gardiner Street Upper, Dorset Street Lower, Royal Canal, Croke Park, Drumcondra Road Lower, Bus to Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Dublin Airport Terminal 1, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Gate 104, and the take off from Dublin airport with Northerly views.
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Visit Dublin, Ireland: Things to do in Dublin - The Fair City
Visit Dublin - Top 10 Things which can be done in Dublin. What you can visit in Dublin - Most visited touristic attractions of Dublin
St Patrick's Cathedral
Founded in 1191, is the larger of Dublin's two Church of Ireland cathedrals, and the largest church in Ireland, with a 43-metre (140 feet) spire. Known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick.
Dublin Zoo
The largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Opened in 1831, describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Has over 28 hectares (69 acres). divided into areas named World of Cats, World of Primates.
Guinness Storehouse
A Guinness-themed tourist attraction. Covers seven floors surrounding a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness. The ground floor introduces the beer's four ingredients (water, barley, hops and yeast).
National Botanic Gardens
19.5 hectares of gardens founded in 1795 by the Dublin Society. It is Ireland's seventh most visited attraction, and the second most visited free attraction.
Dublin Castle
Was until 1922 the seat of British rule in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex. Originally built as a defensive fortification, later evolved into a royal residence, resided in by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Kilmainham Gaol
A former prison which is now a museum. Originally, public hangings took place at the front of the gaol. From the 1820s onward very few hangings, public or private, took place at Kilmainham. A small hanging cell was built in the gaol in 1891.
Phoenix Park
An urban park. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares (1,750 acres), one of the largest walled city parks in Europe. includes large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. Since the 17th century is home to a herd of wild Fallow deer.
Malahide Castle
A 12th century castle. Was home to the Talbot family for 791 years. The main castle can be visited for a fee, on a guided-tour-only basis. IT is possible to hire the famously Gothic Great Hall for private banquets.
National Museum of Ireland
A museum with three branches in Dublin with a strong emphasis on Irish art, culture and natural history. The main sections: Archaeology, Decorative Arts and history, Country life, and Natural History Museum.
Dublin Ghost Bus Tour
A night-time bus tour through Dublin. The world’s first & original Ghostbus and is a night introducing passengers into a world of ghostly happenings, comedy horror, and terrifying histories.
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