Republic of Ireland
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Lough Derg (Ulster)
An island pilgrimage site known as St Patrick’s Purgatory.
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Hill of Uisneach
The mythical centre of Ireland, linked to the festival of Bealtaine.
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Temple Bar, Dublin
Dublin’s cobbled quarter of pubs, music and street life.
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Guinness Storehouse
The visitor centre at St. James’s Gate, with a rooftop bar over Dublin.
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Kyteler’s Inn
A medieval inn in Kilkenny linked to the legend of a witch.
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The Brazen Head
Often called Dublin’s oldest pub, on the site of a 12th-century inn.
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Sean’s Bar
One of the oldest pubs in Ireland, in Athlone, with roots going back many centuries.
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Killarney
The gateway town to Killarney National Park.
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Cobh
A harbour town that was the Titanic’s last port of call.
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Westport
A planned Georgian town near Croagh Patrick.
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Kinsale
A harbour town famous for food and star-shaped Charles Fort.
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Dingle
A colourful harbour town on the Dingle Peninsula.
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Derry
A city with complete 17th-century walls.
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Kilkenny
A medieval city with a castle, cathedral and narrow lanes.
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Limerick
A city on the Shannon with a medieval castle.