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1. The Blarney Stone and Blarney Castle

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe Blarney Castle (just outside of Cork) is one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles as well as being one of the strongest fortresses in the country. Blarney Castle is famous for the Blarney Stone – also known as ‘The Stone of Eloquence’ – and it is believed that the stone c... more »

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2. Cliffs of Moher

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe One of Ireland’s natural wonders, these 228m (760-ft.) cliffs stretch for over 8km (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast. They offer spirit-raising, panoramic views, especially from the 19th-century O’Brien’s Tower at the northern end. The Cliffs are a very dramatic place, with the roar of the waves crashing below and the ca... more »

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3. Cobh

   The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started its fateful maiden voyage. Cobh is also a great place to learn about the Great Irish Famine and put history in perspective. Cobh is one of the stops along with Middleton and the Rock of Cashel on tour travel days between Cork and Kilkenny.

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4. Cork

   Cork is known as ‘The Rebel City’ because it was the heart of the Irish Independence movement of the 1800’s, although today is a busy commercial hub for the south of Ireland it is a name the city still likes to promote. With a population of around 180,000 people, Cork may be far smaller than the capital of Dublin, but if you ask any of the proud local Corkians they will tell you Cork is simply su... more »

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5. Galway

   Ask an Irishman to recommend his favourite Irish city, and you’re likely to hear, ‘Without a doubt, Galway.’ Even though it is one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities, it still manages to retain much of the friendliness and congeniality of a small town. Galway is perhaps the most prosperous city in Ireland and arguably the most immediately appealing. As home to many artists, writers, ... more »

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6. Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub, Dublin

   by – Michael Doocey, Tour Manager, Europe Everything about this excursion is of a high quality. The food, dance and music is all excellent The Farewell Evening at The Merry Ploughboy Pub is offered as an optional excursion on Contiki Europe Tours visiting Dublin.

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7. Ireland

   Capital: Dublin Currency: Euro Language: Irish, English Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Ireland > Manners and Customs The Irish are fiercely proud and independent and to even remotely associate them with the British is generally an insult Irish accents vary greatly from region to region but throughout the country politeness and manners go along way Smok... more »

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