Dublin is the jewel of the Emerald Isle and not just because it’s Ireland’s capital and largest city. Humans have lived in the area since prehistoric times, but it was roughly the 7th Century before people really started to build a settlement around what would become Dublin Bay on the Irish Sea. Ever since it has been the center of culture and history for the nation and today … [Read more...] about Top Ten Things to Do in Dublin for First Time Visitors
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Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Things to Do in Limerick
Image by By Stevesphotography - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Not just the name for a type of joke, Limerick is the principal city in the Irish county of the same name. The earliest settlement here was named Inis Sibhtonn before the Vikings came, but the city as it is now wouldn’t start until 812 AD. The arrival of the Normans really built up the city and by the 16th … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Things to Do in Limerick
Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Castles in Ireland
Like the United Kingdom and much of Europe, Ireland has many castles built over its long history. They belonged to Irish Kings, Norman lords, English princes, and Irish gentry. Today these castles exist in various states from ruin to pristine and serve as tourist attractions, museums, and even hotels. We have identified ten of the castles we think you should … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Castles in Ireland