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Perched at the very edge of Europe, Ireland is a land apart. Almost impossibly romantic, Its criss-crossed with fuchsia-filled hedges and ringed by towering sea cliffs.

Rambling through unspoilt countryside, there's time for contemplation in Ireland. Even better, tailor-made places exist specially for the job. If you manage to visit the likes of Clonmacnoise monastic ruins as the dying sun sinks beyond the sweep of the Shannon, you might contemplate on how this place helped shape the Christian world. Ireland is waiting to be discovered.

The individual character of towns and villages is a very special feature of Ireland - locally -owned pubs, cafes and shops make shopping an enriching experience. International names are available too - Waterford Crystal, Belleek China, Guinness or Bushmills Whiskey are renowned throughout the world. And even if you don't buy any souvenirs on your first visit, your memories will ensure that you still take home treasures.

To know more about this fascinating country please visit www.discoverireland.com

Weather

Thanks to the moderating effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream, Ireland's climate is relatively mild for its latitude, with a mean annual temperature of around 10°C. The temperature drops below freezing only intermittently during winter, and snow is scarce - perhaps one or two brief flurries a year. The coldest months are January and February, when daily temperatures range from 4° to 8°C, with 7°C the average. In summer, temperatures during the day are a comfortable 15° to 20°C.

One thing you can be sure of about Irish weather is how little you can be sure of. It may be shirtsleeves and sunglasses in February, but winter woollies in March and even during the summer.

And then there's the rain. Ireland receives a lot of rain, with certain areas getting a soaking as many as 270 days of the year. County Kerry is the worst affected. The southeast is the driest, enjoying a more continental climate.

In summer, from June to August, the days are reasonably warm and - most importantly - very long: at the height of summer you won't need to turn on lights until after 10pm. It is also peak tourist season, which means there are far more people just about everywhere but the most remote corners of the island.

Guinness Store House tour

A visit to the Home of Guinness is the high point of any trip to Dublin. The Guinness Experience opened in December 2000. At the Guinness Storehouse you will discover all there is to know about the world famous beer. It's a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity, the sky bar, with a complimentary pint of Guinness and an astonishing view of Dublin City. A visit includes Brewing, Advertising, the Arthur Guinness Story, Cooperage, Transport, Guinness around the world, Bars, Gallery and Store. This is Dublin's most popular attraction that within a year welcomed over one million visitors.

Trinity College of Dublin with the famous Book of Kells

Founded in 1592 Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland. Today the college sits on a 40-acre site which retains some of its ancient seclusion of cobbles squares, gardens and parks. The college is famed for the great treasures. These include the Book of Kells which was written around 800 AD and is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts in the world. The Book of Kells Turning Darkness into Light - Exhibition explains the background of the story of the famous gospel manuscript - the Books of Durrow and Armagh and an early Irish harp. These are displayed in the Treasury and the Long Room which houses over 200,000 of Trinity's oldest books.

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Enjoy a fun evening or afternoon following the footsteps of some of Ireland's favourite literary figures through their best-loved pubs and hostelries. The entertainers will act out a few scenes from famous Irish plays in different pubs like the Duke, a pub with Joycean connections, Mulligans, the Palace Bar and McDaids. It combines street theatre with the "craic" that makes Dublin pubs the liveliest in Europe and successfully avoids the tourist clichés that could ruin an evening of high art and superb entertainment.

Viking Spalsh Tour - City tour on Land & Water

Viking Splash Tours is a great way to learn about the history and sites of Dublin City. Along with Viking Dublin, sights visited along the way include Dublin's two famous cathedrals - St. Patrick's and Christchurch, Trinity College, the Government Buildings and Georgian Dublin. At the climax of the tour sees the Viking Duck splash into the water at the newly developed Grand Canal Docklands where the recording studios of U2 and much more are explored. Viking Splash Tours caters for and is popular with an eclectic range of people. Adults, students and children alike regularly climb aboard the Viking Splash Tourand often come back for more!

U2 Walking Tour

This tour is a must for all U2 Fans!
The tour will take people to Windmill Lane studios where many of U2's albums were recorded, followed by the HQ Studios on Hannover Quay, where U2 currently rehearse and record. You will also Bonavox, the shop where Bono got his name, Temple Bar where U2 have been photographed and filmed, gig venues where U2 used play when they started out (Baggott Inn/Dandelion Market). There also are places such as restaurants owned by Bono's brother (and frequented by U2), where U2 recorded their first demo, and where they recorded the video for "Sweetest Thing". There are also places alon the way where I explain times where I met members of U2. I incorporate some history of Dublin and Ireland into the tour as well.



Numerous flights offer excellent fares to the main City of Dublin. Airlines such as Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France have excellent connections. Please allow us to find you the best possible price and connection.