"Travel Directories Ireland" welcomes you to Ireland, "The Emerald Isle", a predominantly rural country, with her green hills and mountain landscapes, unmatched scenery that leaves you gasping for breath, a uniquely raw and captivating beauty. Ireland is situated on the western seaboard of Europe. It is a relatively small island, just 170 miles wide by 300 miles long and has a population of less than 4 million people. Its nearest neighbour is Scotland, which is only about 20 miles across the North Channel and is visible on a clear day. Wales is about 50 miles from Ireland at its nearest points. Ireland, a land of ancient cultures, a store room to the wealth of prehistoric and medieval cultural sites. This is obvious from the early Bronze Age graves decorated with the abstract art that incorporates the ritual decoration of its time.Impressive examples of such monuments can be seen at Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange. 
St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland established christianity in Ireland during the fifth century AD. His feast day March 17th is a national holiday and is celebrated with customary zeal nationwide and indeed in America, home to more people of Irish origin than Ireland itself.
Evidence of early christianity is found across the land in the form of monasteries,high crosses and round towers.Glendalough in County Wicklow, founded in 1000 A.D. and the Gallarus Oratory on the Dingle Peninsula dating back to the 8th Century are two impressive examples of monastery settlements.
Gaelic, the purest of all the celtic languages despite its decline in more recent years, is the official language of the Irish Republic.
Gaeilge is taught in all schools, but is rarely spoken, except in regions of the Gaeltacht (in Kerry, Waterford Galway and Donegal) where it is widely spoken.
If it's angling, golf, horse riding, hunting or simply strolling on the most magical land in the world, then the Emerald Isle with it's "Forty shades of Green" is waiting for you.
If you do decide to visit Ireland, we hope that our directory of Accommodation in Ireland will help you to plan your itinerary and make your stay here more enjoyable and relaxed so that you will return again and again.
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Scariff Castle (1564) grew to be an important village in the 17th century for its industry (flour mills, smelting furnace and famed coarse hats). Today it is popular with anglers and walkers. Tuamgraney is famed for its folklore and also has a 12th century church standing on the site of St. Cronan's 5th century monastery. The building is now a heritage centre and well worth a visit. This marks the end of the East Clare Way. Lisdoonvarna is the focal point of North Clare Festival. Bunratty Castle, a 15th century castle of the McNamara Clan, famous for its hospitality and world renowned banquet held twice nightly throughout the year. Bunratty Folk Park is located on the castle grounds which offers insight into the every day like of the people of the time. Kilappouge Castle, also of the McNamara Clan, was built in 1467 and has an interesting history.
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