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is charming and welcoming. The Irish are very experienced at the tourist trade and accommodate to visitors. No matter were your journey takes you, the warm hospitality never ends. Even the most out-of-the-way pub you`re likely to find someone playing an accordion or fiddle or simply singing with no accompaniment at all. Ireland has a knack for being hospitable to its guests without being overwhelmed by them. The services are there, all right - every other house seems to be a bed-and-breakfast - but you seldom get the feeling that tourism has taken over a community and turned it for the worse. There are few pushy vendors or salespeople and little crime aimed at visitors. Even the souvenir shops seem rather low key, almost tasteful. Ireland is an island off the western coast of the U.K., from which it`s separated by the Irish Sea and the North and St. George Channels. The coastal areas of Ireland tend to be mountainous and rugged, especially on the western side of the island, which wards off the Atlantic Ocean with an almost-unbroken line of cliffs and mountains. By contrast, the central portion is relatively flat, fertile farmland dotted with bogs.  There is a lot of interesting things for the visitor to Dublin, one of Europe`s finest capitals. Splendid public buildings include Trinity College where the famous Books of Kells is housed and Dublin is replete with excellent examples of 18th century architecture. The booming quarters of Smithfield and Temple Bar showcase the fresh and modern side of Dublin, as well as the historic. Galleries, museums and a variety of theatres all provide a sense of Irish natural and cultural history. Throughout the rest of the country you will find a quieter, gentler pace of life accentuated by stunning landscapes and gracious hosts, whether in Killarney where the sparkling blue lakes and magnificent sandstone mountains have a unique and romantic splendour or in the West where rugged and dramatic scenery dominates. To the North, Antrim is home to Ireland`s top tourist attraction and World heritage site, the Giant`s Causeway while in County Tyrone, the reconstructed homes, churches and shops at Ulster American Folk Park depict 19th century emigrant life. Belfast is emerging as an elegant example of Victorian cityscape including Belfast City Hall, the Linen Hall Library, Lagan lookout and the Ulster museum. Take your time when traveling around the country. While it`s possible to drive the length of Ireland in less than a day and to traverse the width of the country in a few hours, we prefer to settle in and explore a particular region, whether on foot, on horseback or behind the wheel. Ireland is criss-crossed with silver streams, lazy rivers, hidden lakes and still canals. Every bend offers a new scene, a chance meeting or a hidden pub alive with boating and fishing stories.
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