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On our first trip to Ireland, more than a decade ago, the megalithic tomb at Newgrange was our first stop—literally. We learned how to drive on the “wrong” side of the road on the 30-mile trip from the Dublin airport. It was an amazing introduction to what has become a real love affair.
Titanic frenzy is picking up steam. One hundred years ago on April 12 the Titanic sailed and sank, but people are still fascinated by the fateful journey and stories of people who sailed on its maiden voyage.
To commemorate the importance of this historic event, the private Titanic Foundation Ltd. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will open a museum on March 31, 2012, in the city where the ship was built and launched.
If you visit the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula in southern Ireland be sure to visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum in County Limerick. Here you’ll learn about the nostalgic era when Foynes was the center of the aviation world, from 1939 to 1945. Housed in the original terminal building, the Flying museum opened in 1989 and features the only full scale replica of a Boeing B314 in world.
The last of the big potteries making all pieces exclusively in Ireland, Louis Mulcahy designs and makes each individual piece at his workshop and retail store on Dingle peninsula.
Situated in the lavishly green Wicklow County, Powerscourt Estate encompasses a house with some of the finest 18th century interiors in Ireland and Powerscourt Gardens, often called “The Gardens of Ireland.” Since the estate is considered one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions, we didn’t want to miss it.
We know that Ireland is famous for its green rolling hills, scenic landscapes, colorful gardens, and ancient castles. If you put that all together, you’re probably at the Ritz-Carlton, located a half-hour drive from Dublin’s center.
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