IRELAND......

No visit to Ireland is complete without a stop off at a few Irish Pubs.  Maybe you will just drop in for a quick scoop of Guinness or the likes and a packet of Tayto (Irish for potato crisps).  On the other hand you may be there long enough to hear the familiar words, "last orders please", "time gentlemen please" and if you are having a really good time, "have you no homes to go to."

You might not know how to find it yet, but it will find you. Your place in Ireland. It might be a mood that comes over you, all of a sudden, as you wander through the workshop of a candle maker in Oughterard, join in a traditional music session in Kerry, finish off the perfect round of golf in Kildare or enjoy a bracing walk through the panoramic landscape of the Sperrin mountains. And the people you meet, with their curious tales, captivating conversation and unique way with a phrase - before you know it, they'll be having you in for a cup of tea and a chat. But to appreciate the astonishing diversity of this island, all you really have to do is to look around you. Everywhere you go, you'll find spectacular scenery - from the Cliffs of Moher to the glories of West Cork to the sublime beauty spot of the Sally Gap - that will stay with you long after you've gone home. Time may stand still in Ireland, but whatever season you arrive, there's always time for a special moment. And no matter where you go, there's a full choice of accommodation, restaurants and things to do. Every season brings its own wonders .In Ireland, the literary spirit is everywhere. Cities and towns abound with theatre, from the Abbey in Dublin to the Market Place in County Armagh.

Traditional Irish Music

Cliffs at Moher

Music follows you. In the clubs and pubs, everything from dance music to traditional Irish beats transports you to another world. At the Opera Houses in Cork, great works by illustrious composers make you yearn for a romantic era. Irish and international art turns up in the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, and innovative galleries throughout the island.No visit to Waterford is complete without a tour of the Crystal works. Take home some tweeds, found in craft shops, workshops and stores throughout Ireland. Wherever you go, you’ll find countless handmade and traditional items that make the perfect reminder of our culture, and the ideal memento of your visit.

In Ireland, the past is a living spirit. You'll see it everywhere, and encounter it in the people you meet. Ancient relics remind you of a thrilling Celtic age of warriors and myth. Stately homes and medieval monasteries tell of times gone by. Modern architectural wonders offer a glimpse of the new, thriving society in both parts of Ireland. At the megalithic passage grave of Newgrange, the winter solstice is a truly special event.

No visit to Waterford is complete without a tour of the Crystal works. A sojourn in Fermanagh should include a visit to the Belleek Pottery works.

The Temple Bar-Dublin

Dublin is packed full of pubs, from the old man's locals to ale emporiums to chic cafe bars. Temple Bar is a good place to start, the small size of the area making it ideal for a lively, late night pub crawl. Many of the city's bars are to be found well away from Temple Bar in the older, more established parts of town, and some of the most fashionable bars are on the north side.

What is "the craic"? Well this is what some people in Ireland call having a good time. The best place to see Dubliners enjoying "the craic" is in their famous pubs. Go along and catch the heart of the city.

Dublin as a city with a large population of young people, both natives and students, not to mention a constant influx of young, up-for-it tourists all keen to party the Irish way, it comes as no surprise that clubbing features high in Dublin social life. The dance scene has been well developed in recent years.The Temple Bar area is the place to be seen, with a vast concentration of both clubs and trendy pre-club bars to get you in the mood for a night on the dance- floor. As you'd expect in a city that is fast becoming one of the most popular weekend destinations in Europe, the Dublin club scene in constantly in flux, with different nightclubs coming and going at an alarming rate, to the whim of the fickle trend-setters. There's always something new to check out - you'll never get bored in Dublin. courtesy Tourist Dublin.com