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home to the likes of Dunluce Castle, Rathlin Island, famous for its wildlife, and the Giant’s Causeway – the Unesco-listed rock formation whose huge stone columns are said to have been formed by fighting giants. Beyond the coast you’ll find
historic whiskey distilleries, famous golf courses and charming villages, while Belfast was awarded Unesco City of Music status in 2021. There’s lots to see in Derry~Londonderry, home of Ireland’s only completely intact historic walled city.
IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST
More than 5,000 years of history collide in the ancient east, with megalithic tombs, medieval castles and elaborate monasteries telling tales of the Celtic era. It’s here you’ll find Ireland’s oldest
city, Waterford, established as a Viking port more than 1,100 years
ago. Elsewhere, Kilkenny is one of the island’s liveliest cities, with cultural festivals, traditional pubs and a 12th-century castle. Legends abound in the region, and
no trip would be complete without a visit to the mystical Hill of Tara in Meath – the dwelling place of the gods, according to the ancient druids, and once the ceremonial capital of the high kings.
THE HIDDEN HEARTLANDS
If emerald hills, sparkling streams and riverside villages come to mind when you picture the island of Ireland, you’re probably thinking of the heartlands. Here forests, lakes and canals offer
boating, fishing, kayaking and more in idyllic surrounds, with a slow, sleepy pace best felt in towns such as Carrick-on-Shannon – known for its cruising – and Killaloe, the birthplace of Brian Boru,
Hapenny Bridge, Dublin
an 11th-century high king. The 310-mile Beara-Breifne
Way is the country’s longest walking route with idyllic views over the rolling countryside. It’s scattered with villages that, like the wider island itself, are ready and waiting to welcome your clients with open arms.
DUBLIN: SURPRISING BY NATURE
Renowned as one of Europe’s friendliest cities, Dublin’s mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, modern museums, live music pubs and more needs little preface. Trinity College makes an excellent starting point with its opulent buildings and cobbled squares, while the Museum of Literature is where visitors can hear more about the island’s myriad writers. The famous Guinness Storehouse
Kilkenny Castle
deserves a spot on the list too, with interactive exhibits tracing the history of the brand. Stop by the top-
Doolin, Co Clare
floor Gravity Bar to sample a pint with panoramic city views. Dublin is a city by the sea and a new coastal trail has been developed to showcase its hidden gems. Q
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