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Giant’s Causeway
                                                                                  Londonderry
                                            ATLANTIC OCEAN                                                   Scotland
                                                                                NORTHERN      Larne
                                                                   Donegal       IRELAND            Bangor
                                                                                         Lough  •  Belfast
                                                                                         Neagh
                                                                          Enniskillen
                                                                     Sligo               Armagh                Isle of
                                                                                                                Man
                                                                       Ballyfarnon
                                                          Westport
                                                                                                    IRISH SEA


                                                      Clifden          IRELAND
                                                              Galway                        •  Dublin
                                                                                    Dun Laoghaire

                                                        •  Cliffs of Moher                     Wicklow
                                                              Ennis
                                                                Shannon
                                                                  Limerick
                                                                                 Kilkenny

                                                     Tralee                               Wexford
                                          Dingle Peninsula                  Waterford
                                                                                          Rosslare
                                                       Killarney
                                      Ring of Kerry  •    Blarney Castle  •
                                                                   Cork                                       Wales
                                                                      Cobh
                                                                                  CELTIC SEA
                                     INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
                                     ATTRACTION


            THE ISLE OF IRELAND


            Lose yourself in The Isle of Ireland’s picture postcard harbour villages, remote wilderness and culture-laden cities. Follow
            the rugged coastline, pass rolling hills, explore historic castles, spend the night in an ancient castle and meet friendly
            locals over a pint. The Isle of Ireland will delight with its unique traditions and beauty. Here are a few of our top picks.


                 WILD ATLANTIC WAY                     BLARNEY CASTLE                  GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
                  DRAMATIC COASTLINE                     COUNTY CORK                            DUBLIN
            Explore the wilderness of the west coast   No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit   Situated in the heart of Dublin, the Guinness
            of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way. Admire   to the world famous Blarney Castle. Climb   Storehouse is one of the city’s most iconic
            the soaring cliffs, buzzing towns and hidden   the steps to kiss the Blarney Stone and gain   attractions. Take a tour and learn about the
            beaches along the way. Walk the numerous   the gift of eloquence. Take a tour of the 600   making of this world famous beer. Sample a
            nature trails on the Dingle Peninsula and   year old castle with its towers and dungeons   pint or two at the Gravity Bar while taking in
            pass Atlantic vistas on the Ring of Kerry.   and wander the extensive gardens.  the panoramic views.

                  CLIFFS OF MOHER                KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK                       GALWAY
                     COUNTY CLARE                          KILLARNEY                        A BOHEMIAN CITY
            Admire the soaring cliffs and the staggering   Explore the stunning landscape that is   The city of Galway is one of Ireland’s most
            beauty from the top of the Cliffs of Moher,   Killarney National Park. Marvel at the   charming cities and lies in the middle of the
            one of Ireland’s most visited natural   mountain range as it meets the lakes of   Wild Atlantic Way. Discover the city’s brightly
            attractions. Rising 214 metres above the   Killarney below. Visit Muckross House and   painted pubs, street performers and lively art
            Atlantic Ocean, the cliffs are a haven for an   Gardens, where Queen Victoria stayed in   scene. Shop for handcrafted Claddagh rings
            array of wildlife such as puffins and whales.   1861 and drive the Ring of Kerry.  or Aran jumpers.

                  TITANIC BELFAST   ®                GIANT’S CAUSEWAY               CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE
                        BELFAST                         COUNTY ANTRIM                        COUNTY ANTRIM
            Belfast was Titanic’s home and will always   A drive along Northern Ireland’s famous   Located near the coastal village of Ballintoy,
            be. Titanic Belfast  stands at the head   Causeway Coast leads from one stunning   Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, is not for the
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            of the historic slipways where the vessel   sight to another. None more so than the   faint-hearted. Suspended almost 30 metres
            was launched in 1911. Discover the   spectacular Giant’s Causeway. It’s an epic   above sea, the rope bridge spans the
            world-famous story from her conception,   sight, with around 40,000 hexagonal-  Atlantic Ocean, connecting the cliffs with tiny
            construction and launch, to her maiden   shaped stepping stones, which date back to   Carrick-a-Rede Island. It was first built by
            voyage and subsequent place in history.   a volcanic age almost 60 million years ago.  salmon fishermen 350 years ago.



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