Most castles, some with lovely medieval architecture, are now in ruins but others are in excellent condition having been refurbished and converted into tourist attractions and hotels.
For a lovely drive and or hike along Ireland’s coast, head for the Ring of Kerry. It is the perfect place to commune with nature.
Is it the Celtic crosses that rise above the gravestones, the locations on rolling green hills or village graveyards that have overgrown with vines and thistles? They are certainly among the iconic things Ireland is famous for.
The pubs of Ireland are a great place to socialize, grab a bite, join a sing-a-long, sample the local libations and absorb a bit of the fun and jovial Irish pub culture.
Ireland’s long history of literary traditions and folklore are full of legends from fairies to leprechauns to fictional characters.
The Great Famine of the mid-1800s disrupted Irish society and caused millions of Irish to emigrate in search of a better life.