Images of Ireland

Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world.
A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil in County Kerry, which is 1,041 m (3,414 ft). The River Shannon, at 386 km (240 miles) is the longest river in Ireland.
There are three World Heritage Sites on the island; these are the Bend of the Boyne, Skellig Michael and the Giant's Causeway. A number of other places are on the tentative list,...
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Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world.
A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil in County Kerry, which is 1,041 m (3,414 ft). The River Shannon, at 386 km (240 miles) is the longest river in Ireland.
There are three World Heritage Sites on the island; these are the Bend of the Boyne, Skellig Michael and the Giant's Causeway. A number of other places are on the tentative list, for example the Burren and Mount Stewart.

Some of the most visited sites in Ireland include Bunratty Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, Holy Cross Abbey and Blarney Castle.Historically important monastic sites include Glendalough and Clonmacnoise, which are maintained as national monuments.

Dublin is the most heavily touristed region, and home to several top attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse and Book of Kells.The west and south west (including the Killarney and Dingle regions in County Kerry, and Galway and the Aran Islands) are also popular tourist destinations.
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