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Make a holiday rental in Ireland your home away from home on the Emerald Isle. Visitors to the Republic of Ireland will find lush green hills, thatched-roof cottages, quaint villages, dramatic coastal cliffs, ancient castles, and a strong Celtic heritage.

In the cosmopolitan city of Dublin, visitors to Ireland can explore Trinity College, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Brewery, and the art and artifacts at the Chester Beatty Library. Dublin also offers outstanding pubs, excellent shopping, and numerous museums and historical sights.

The city of Galway, in County Galway on Ireland's west coast, is a fast-growing cultural center where guests of Irish holiday rentals can enjoy a wide variety of pubs, restaurants, clubs, shops, theatres and festivals. Historical sights include the 16th century Lynch's Castle and the 14th century Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas. The Aran Islands accessible by ferry, about 30 miles offshore, contain fascinating ruins of ancient forts and churches.

Connemara features spectacular scenery with a rugged coastline, mountains, lakes rivers, woodlands, and a national park. holiday makers in Ireland can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities including golf, walking, cycling, canoeing, surfing, sailing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, fresh water and deep-sea fishing, horseback riding and bird watching.

In the southwestern tip of Ireland, County Cork and County Kerry are popular holiday destinations, with over 600 miles of coastline rising to mountains. Activities include golf, horseback riding, diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, bicycling, and walking.

County Cork is home to the world-famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. Kissing the stone is said to bestow the gift of eloquence. The star shaped Charles Fort was built in the late 17th century. In County Kerry, visitors can visit the 14th century Ross Castle in Killarney, or tour the lovely gardens at the Muckross House.

In Northern Ireland, you will find the vibrant city of Belfast in County Antrim and a landscape of quaint villages, lush green scenery and long golden beaches. One of the most popular beaches is the Portrush East Strand Blue Flag Beach, which features fabulous views over the Skerries to the Scottish Islands and is backed by an extensive dune system and the Royal Portrush golf course. The Glens of Antrim features lovely valleys and waterfalls.

Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attraction, the Giant's Causeway, is an incredible volcanic rock formation made up of 40,000 symmetrical basalt columns that resemble a giant staircase leading from the cliffs to the ocean floor.

Belfast is known for its lively nightlife, fine dining, and great shopping. Cultural and historical sights for guests of Ireland holiday rentals include the City Hall in Donegall Square, St. Anne's Cathedral, the Ulster Museum, Belfast Castle, and the historic buildings on the Golden Mile.

Whatever your interests, you're sure to find the perfect holiday rental for a memorable holiday in Ireland. Reserve your Ireland holiday rental home today!

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