Ireland

This is where you will find the ghost of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw still roaming the streets.
Ireland is a big natural park, and has kept its original fascinating complexity. The 'Green Island' is known for its unique points of interest, lovingly preserved tradition, and the unbelieveable hospitality you will receive. Here you can experience a harmony between man and nature, and find mountains, fields, lakes, bizarre rock formations and lonesome beaches that remain untouched by the influence of modern civilization. You will stumble again and again over historical ruins.
Ireland is an independent republic. The main city being Dublin (can you see the green leprechaun?). Ireland is a member of the European Union. It has approx. 4 million inhabitants, one quarter of these live in and around Dublin. Officially there are two languages spoken, English and Gaelic, however, English is the main language. You will hear a lot of Gaelic on the west coast. The road shields are often written in two languages.

The North
North Ireland is part of the land mass classified as Great Britain, the bigger part of it consisting of the historical province Ulster.
Compared to the republic of Ireland, north Ireland is densly populated, and it has more industry.

The East
Here you will see many different land formations: mountains, deserted valleys, dense forests, romantic waterfalls and lakes, small fishing villages and long open bays. In the middle of it all you will find Dublin with a population of about one million.

The South
The south of Ireland is very popular with the tourists. Discover the rocky coastline, the many many small islands, and the little fishing villages with their colorful houses and boats in the bays. Of course, the typical Irish Pub can also to be found. The second largest city of Ireland, Cork, is also in the south, and is famous for its many bridges.

The West
Even here you will see many fascinating landscapes: a rock plateau that is similiar to something you would expect to see on the moon, the breath taking Cliffs of Mohair and Connemara, the home of lakes filled with fish or the wild Aran Islands. A visit to Galway, the biggest city in the west, is also a must.