Ireland: Where the Grass is Greener

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Welcome to the Emerald Isle 💚

Ireland is world-famous for its resplendent greenery, so it’s no surprise it was nicknamed “the Emerald Isle.” And if you want numbers, Johnny Cash sang that there are “forty shades of green” in Ireland. Now that’s green.

But green is much more than just a colour in Ireland. It’s a feeling, an emotion, and a way of life.

It’s the sense of wonder you experience when exploring the medieval majesty of Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland. It’s the passion for adventure that kicks in when marveling at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. It’s the “ahhhhh” feeling you get when relaxing at a pub in Belfast after a day of sightseeing. Everything is brighter, bolder, better in Ireland.

So come to Ireland, where the grass is greener, and make those at home green with envy!

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Ireland's most spectacular destinations

Dublin

Visit the Long Room Library at Trinity College, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, stroll through Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed park within a capital in all of Europe, and hang around Dublin’s iconic Temple Bar neighbourhood, where cobblestone streets lined with lively pubs, vintage shops, and the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum await. Dublin will make your heart dance, guaranteed.

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Ireland’s Ancient East

Trade the hustle and bustle of Dublin for County Wicklow, often referred to as the “Garden of Ireland.” Explore Powerscourt Estate with its enchanting gardens and the highest waterfall in Ireland! Not too far from the county lies the Rock of Cashel, also known as “St. Patrick's Rock,” the seat of ancient high kings and arguably Ireland’s most significant medieval architectural feat. Then, there’s Newgrange, a prehistoric tomb passage older than Stonehenge.

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Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland’s western coastline offers so much more than the Cliffs of Moher. Colourful towns pepper the coast, the most popular of which is Galway, the bohemian soul of Ireland. And who could forget the mysterious Aran Islands, the setting for the fantastic movie, “The Banshees of Inisherin.” In the north, the Slieve League Cliffs will make you feel like you’re walking at the edge of the world.

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Northern Ireland

From stepping into the world of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” underneath the spellbinding Dark Hedges to hiking in the Mourne Mountains, a fantastical region that inspired C.S. Lewis’ “Narnia,” Northern Ireland is where fantasy becomes reality. Any “Derry Girls” fans out there? Head to Derry-Londonderry for an unmissable adventure. If you’re in Belfast, the world-leading “Titanic Experience” on the site of the former shipyard where the vessel was built is a must.

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Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Boasting resplendent natural beauty (which all of Ireland does, to be fair), from lush forests to glistening waterways to swaying hills, the Emerald Isle is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Life moves at a slower pace here, especially when you swing by a pub for a pint and a chat in a quaint village, making the heartlands the perfect destination to recharge your batteries.

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