Ireland

The Emerald Isle – could Ireland possibly be as green as everyone says it is? In a word, yes. The Republic of Ireland is a magical island country, filled with tales of fairies, leprechauns, stone circles, druids and four-leaf clovers. Ireland also has a history and culture rich with music, dance, storytelling, saints, sinners and political strife. Ireland is waiting to enchant visitors – you'll surely find everything you're looking for on your visit. The Irish love their festivals, so be sure to check out several. Whether it's the Dublin Theatre Festival, the Cork and Galway Arts Festivals, the Wexford Opera Festival or the Puck Fair in Killorgin, County Kerry, that celebrates the coronation of a goat, there's bound to be a party going on somewhere in Ireland with your name on it. Equally as enchanting, and no less fun than the festivals, is the breathtaking scenery and varied landscape of this charming island. Ireland is simply spectacular – from the coastline, which borders on the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea and is filled with craggy coves, bays and cliffs, to the rugged mountains, white, sandy beaches, misty bogs, river valleys, and rolling green farmland. Of course, there is no end of activities in these beautiful surroundings, whether you're looking for golf, horse riding, horse racing, sailing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering, skeet shooting, archery, or many more; Ireland has plenty of adventures waiting for you.