| nd holds many wonders in its relatively small land. | | | | attractive things about visiting Ireland and whilst it |
| To those who visit for the first time, it is awash | | | | might take a couple of days to adjust, |
| with new experiences and surprises. To those | | | | you’ll be amazed at how much more |
| who are returning, it is welcoming, immediately | | | | relaxed you feel on your return home – |
| memorable and long-anticipated. Whether you are | | | | and how unnecessarily fast the world seems |
| a new visitor or an old hand, here are some of | | | | around you! |
| the best reasons to visit Ireland. | | | | 3. Culture |
| 1. Variety | | | | Ireland has a rich culture, elements of which have |
| Ireland has a tremendous variety of just about | | | | been successfully exported around the world with |
| everything, and all of it is reasonably accessible, | | | | those Irish men and women that have emigrated |
| although you may have to hike a while to find the | | | | to other countries. Only in Ireland, however, do |
| remotest of scenery. If you’re looking for | | | | you get a true flavour of the musical, literary and |
| nightlife, then visit Dublin – now | | | | spoken culture that still has a dominant place in |
| well-established as a cultural and entertainment | | | | the country. |
| hotspot, or try other towns such as Cork or | | | | 4. Welcome |
| Galway, which also know how to entertain | | | | Tourism is a major part of the Irish economy and |
| visitors. Just a short drive down the coast from | | | | its people are natural hosts. Whilst you can travel |
| Dublin though, and you can be in the middle of a | | | | independently, arrange your own accommodation |
| remote and beautiful landscape where the only | | | | and keep to yourself if you choose, you’ll |
| nightlife is in the wild – and mostly unseen. | | | | find a warm welcome wherever you go, and |
| This variety extends to the food, the activities, | | | | children are particularly loved, making Ireland an |
| the landscape and the coastline, which is why | | | | ideal holiday destination for families. |
| Ireland is best visited several times. | | | | 5. Activities |
| 2. Pace | | | | There’s no shortage of things to do (or |
| Outside the major economic areas, the pace of | | | | not to do) in Ireland. From championship golf to |
| life in Ireland slows considerably. There’s | | | | deep sea fishing; bird watching to windsurfing; |
| no reason to rush and normal expectations of | | | | playing on the beach to visiting historical |
| opening hours, service and time aren’t | | | | monuments, there’s something for all |
| always mirrored in rural Irish communities. This | | | | tastes and all ages. Thrill seeker or beach comber, |
| slowing of the pace of life is one of the most | | | | Ireland has what you’re looking for. |