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Ireland is an island in the
Atlantic ocean 50 miles off the western coast of Britain across the Irish
sea, and is divided into two parts - Northern Ireland and the Republic of
Ireland. Almost the entire Atlantic seaboard of this country, from Cork to
Donegal, consists of cliffs, hills and mountains, with the bulk of its
interior composed of flat farmland and raised peat bogs, all draining into
the river Shannon, which enters the sea west of Limerick. Ireland covers an
area of 84,421 sq km and has a population of almost 4 million Irish, English
or Gaelic speaking people. Ireland has a climate moderated by the Gulf
stream which gives rise to a hint of Caribbean balminess and winter weather
that seldom drops below freezing or brings snow. Summer temperatures are
rarely sizzling but daylight hours are longest at this time of the year, and
most visitors in search of holiday accommodation arrive between the months
of June and September. This is a country where it rains virtually all year
round, much of which seems to fall where the scenery is most spectacular!
But Ireland's wealth of cultural heritage and an almost tangible history
more than make up for the damp conditions. It is a truly green and pleasant
land where myth and legend abound and the rugged landscape is steeped in
mystery.
Despite it's unpredictable weather, Ireland is a popular holiday destination
for people from the world over, many of whom visit to help in their research
of family history, and others who just crave it's peace and unadulterated
natural beauty. A holiday home in Ireland can be easily found whether you
want a self catering apartment or country cottage, but during the summer
months there are never many
holiday
homes or cottages in Donegal to spare! Such is the draw of this island
and its magical charm, most people book in plenty of time.
Dublin, the capital of the Irish Republic, has evolved into one of Europe's
top tourist hot spots. With its impressive architecture and cultural
reputation, there is always something going on in this lively city from dawn
until the small hours. It's a city rich in archives and artefacts...and
pubs! A
holiday home in Cork is ideally placed to explore the whole of this
fascinating region, as are the
apartments
in Dublin, nestling amongst a hive of activity with plenty to see and do
during the day and where a busy night life means you're never far away from
your holiday accommodation. It is uniquely situated on a small island
between two channels of the river Lee.
On Ireland's west coast you'll find Galway, a delightful place with narrow
streets, welcoming pubs and a thoroughly bohemian attitude due to its
university crowd. A charming
cottage in
Kerry puts you amongst a landscape that boasts more forests, mountains
and coastline per square mile than anywhere else in Ireland. Here you will
find Killarney National Park, home to breathtaking waterfalls, ancient
forests and a sense of total peace and isolation as well as the spectacular
road into the mountains forming part of 'The Ring of Kerry'. Kilkenny is
another rural gem where the valleys of the rivers Nore and Barrow are a
magnet to walkers and cyclists, and Dunmore Caves display the tallest free
standing stalagmite in Europe amongst its stunning limestone formations. In
Northern Ireland,
holiday cottages and apartments in County Antrim offer the perfect
destination for anyone with a passion for dramatic landscapes, unique
natural environments and endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits,
including some of the finest golf courses in Northern Ireland.
So if scenery and ambience are more important to your holiday requirements
than a scorching sandy beach, then Ireland is the place for you. With a vast
choice of comfortable holiday homes and cottages in Ireland available all
year round, there is something to appeal to everyone. And if all else fails,
you can always spend a few hours investigating this country's abundance of
pubs where the welcome will be undeniably warm, even if the rain isn't!
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