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   <title>About.com Ireland Travel: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Irish Weather]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The usual way to tell the difference between winter and summer in Ireland is to measure the temperature of the rain ... or so the saying goes. While it is true that there are no major temperature differences between the seasons and that rain is likely every second day, the Irish weather is manageable,]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sights of Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What to visit in Ireland? Your About Guide to Ireland, Bernd Biege, picks the Top Ten Sights for you, places you should not miss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sights of Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Even if you have just one day in Dublin, make sure not to miss any of the Top Ten Sights! Most are within easy reach of the city center or will be part of a bus tour. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Words Everybody Needs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A short introduction to the Irish words and phrases visistors are most likely to encounter.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best of Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Even the best guidebooks to Ireland can be overwhelming. Planning a trip can become a nightmare. Here are a few lists that will give you an idea which are the most important sights and attractions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weather Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Weather data from Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's capital.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Favorite Irish Drinks]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Going into an original Irish pub in Ireland and drinking just Bud Light should be positively discouraged. If you want to down a few, why not try the local brew?&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Irish Vernacular]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When in Ireland you will hear people speaking the Irish vernacular, a local version of English. Influenced by tradition and the Irish language. And confusing for the visitor.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in October]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in October - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During October in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Halloween Food]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/food_samhain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What did the Irish eat at samhain? Lots - the larders were full, the year's work was done, time to dig in ... find out what typical Irish Halloween foods you can prepare.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Nudism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[So you want to strip off and go naked in Ireland? No problem - just be sure to do it in the privacy of your own room and only observed by consenting family and friends. Otherwise you might have a run-in with the law. But naturists take note - while nudism may not be legal, there are zones of toleration.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland Travel - QuickTips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Ireland Travel guide site.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Public Holidays in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The description of public holidays in Ireland can be confusing - many travel guides and websites seem to get something wrong. But there are clearly defined public holidays both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, some but not all coinciding.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alcohol Laws in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;A drop of the good stuff&quot; seems to belong to the typical Irish vacation like the Cliffs of Moher or Bunratty Castle. But are you aware what the laws are regarding alcohol in Ireland?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weights and Measures]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Buying clothes or shoes in Ireland can be a problem, just like working out distances or measurements. Here are some quick hints on converting Irish weights and measures into European or US standards.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Original Irish Foods]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When in Ireland, do as the Irish do. And when it comes to food and drink the tourist should endeavor to savor local specialities. You can have steaks, burgers and buffalo wings any day at home.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Public Transport in Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You do not need a car in Dublin. Indeed it might be rather counterproductive to use a rental car as a tourist in Ireland's capital city. It is a far more sensible idea to use public transport.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lesser Known Sights of Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Once you have done the essential sights of Dublin you might be tempted to see some of the hidden gems of Ireland's capital. These will require some more effort to find them and to get there, but they are certainly worth a visit and will make your Dublin experience unique.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Free Attractions in Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dublin, despite its relatively small size, is one of the most vibrant cities of Europe - it also tends to be one of the more expensive cities. Low air fares are just the start of any journey and travelers tend to be surprised by the prices in Ireland's capital city. But there are still things to be had for free ... ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in December]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in December - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During December in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blanchardstown Shopping Centre]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a place to do all your shopping in one go, Blanchardstown is the place to head for. Shops range from cut-price &quot;Tommy's Wonderland&quot; to exclusive BT2 and cater for the whole family. Services ranging from hairdressers to a medical center are available and even grocery shopping at a competitive price is possible. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Walking Tour of Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Most of the main sights of Dublin are situated in a comparatively small area. To get a good impression of this lively and historic city you only need to take a walk. And you can travel light as shelter from rain and refreshments can be found virtually everywhere. The whole tour should take anything between two and six hours - two hours for energetic walkers and without lingering too long at any place, six hours including stops, the Trinity College tour and a pause or two in a caf&#233;. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tourist Traps]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Every country has them, those tourist traps that are more hype than substance. Or those attractions that do not seem so attractive any more close up. Ireland is no exception. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Films to Watch]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Whether you are planning a holiday or just interested in Ireland in general, movies can be a great way to explore the country from your armchair. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cliffs of Moher (County Clare)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Cliffs of Moher are a must-see if you are visiting the West of Ireland. The sheer drop of around 700 feet from a comparatively flat meadow down to the Atlantic is simply breathtaking. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Phoenix Park]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the largest parks in the world and one of Dublin's main sights, the Phoenix Park contains a large number of attractions and is one of the favorite destinations for Dubliners wanting to get out of &quot;the big smoke&quot;.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Best Pubs of Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dublin is full of pubs and picking the best is down to taste and expectations. But here is a list of the pubs I would deem worth a visit when you are in Dublin and looking for a decent night out.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2nd Class Stateroom on the &quot;Titanic&quot; - Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum - Transport Museum - Cultra (County Down) - Travel Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[2nd Class Stateroom on the &quot;Titanic&quot; - an exhibit at the Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum, Cultra (County Down, Northern Ireland).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weather Belmullet]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Weather data from Belmullet, County Mayo, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's West.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in March]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in March - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During March in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ryanair]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ryanair is one of the worlds largest airlines in passenger numbers - and one of the original budget or no-frills airlines. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in November]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in November - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During November in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Haunted Hostelries]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[For that special holiday feeling ... why not drop into a pub with its own ghost? Or even stay a night with things that go bump in the night? Ireland has a fair share of ghostly happenings and finding a haunted hostelry is not a difficult task. Add a dark night with rain lashing the window panes and you are sure to feel some shivers running down your spine. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weather Valentia Island]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Weather data from Valentia Island, County Kerry, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's Southwest.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Entry Requirements]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information on passports, visas and vaccinations for travellers planning to visit Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Hill of Tara]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Tara is the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland and thus one of the most important sites on the Emerald Isle. Visitors will, however, not find huge structures or monuments here, instead a landscaped area of enormous proportions awaits them.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gay Travel in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The classic picture of Ireland as a very religious and generally quite conservative country does not bode well for the gay traveller. But actually there should be no major problem for you. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Festivals in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland has literally hundreds of festivals, but where should a visitor go? Find out more about the best festivals in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Temple Bar District (Dublin)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Temple Bar is reputed to be Dublin's &quot;bohemian quarter&quot; - it certainly is full of entertainment, art and culinary action. It is generally regarded to be on the list of top attractions of Dublin. But does the reputation translate into reality?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top Souvenirs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What to bring home from Ireland? The choices are endless and confusing, but there are some things that are &quot;typically Irish&quot; and worth bringing home with you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fast Food Outlets in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/wheretoeatanddrink/tp/fastfood.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How to get food fast when visiting Ireland - with a twist. Explore the local fast food outlets and expand your culinary horizon. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Aer Lingus]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/airlinesservingireland/qt/aer_lingus.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus still is Ireland's official flag carrier - though the former state-owned airline has been privatized a few years ago an has been dwarfed by competitor (and shareholder) Ryanair.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Tour Hop-on Hop-off]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublintours/gr/dublintours02.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definitely brilliant idea if you are in Ireland's capital for the first time and want to take in Dublin's most important attractions at a leisurely pace. The whole tour would take just less the one and a half hours (depending on traffic).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fossa at Belfast Zoo - Zoos and Wildlife Parks of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/wildlifezoosandparks/ig/Belfast-Zoo/Fossa-at-Belfast-Zoo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Fossa at Belfast Zoo]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Best Irish Golf Courses]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/tp/golfcourses.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland can be a golfer's paradise - if you are prepared for changing weather, strong winds and challenging courses. Choosing the perfect courses for a golfing tour of Ireland is a hard task. Find the Top Ten Irish Golf Courses with About.com.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kildare Village Outlets]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/shopping/gr/kildare_village.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This is Ireland's take on the outlet &quot;bargain&quot; mall - a grouping of brand-name stores designed to convey a &quot;village setting&quot;. Not necessarily the cheapest prices in town ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Moore Street (Dublin)]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/shopping/gr/moore_street.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are planning to visit something &quot;typical Dublin&quot; you cannot go wrong with Moore Street - from Monday to Saturday dozens of traders set up their stalls, many of them specializing in fruit, vegetables and flowers.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Value for Money in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Prices in Ireland are not exactly low, but you may beat the proverbial Rip-Off Republic by thinking ahead and planning your budget.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Glendalough Monastic Site]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/glendalough.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Glendalough ranks among the most historic and beautiful places in Ireland. A visit from Dublin will take only a few hours - but is it worth it? Your About Guide to Ireland thinks it definitely is, let Bernd Biege explain.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin City - An Introduction]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/qt/dublincity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Only in the 10th century a trading colony was founded by the Vikings near today's Christ Church Cathedral and called after the nearby &quot;dark pool&quot;, in Irish &quot;dubh linn&quot;. Dublin used to be Europe's &quot;Number One Party Destination&quot; and on busy weekends can still feel like Daytona Beach during Spring Break. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bunratty Castle and Folk Park]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/gr/bunrattycastle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bunratty has made itself a name as one of the best attractions of Ireland over the years. A complete Victorian village was recreated with original and reconstructed buildings, a medieval castle and entertainment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland&#039;s Twenty Largest Towns]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland's towns and even the few cities are of a comfortable size - only Dublin has more than a million inhabitants and most towns in the country resemble grown-up villages. Find out what the largest towns and cities are.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Easter Rising of 1916]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Easter Rising of 1916 was one of the defining moments in the struggle for Irish independence - indeed it may be regarded as the turning point for the fortunes of Irish republicanism. And this despite the fact that the rebellion was a total failure.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weather Malin Head]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/weather_malin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Weather data from Malin Head, County Donegal - Ireland's northernmost weather station. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's North.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Planning a Vacation in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/ss/plan_ireland_5.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Planning a vacation in Ireland doesn't have to be hard - just follow some basic advice in our list of resources on Ireland and the Irish.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Customs Regulations]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/ireland_customs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Customs within the European Union (EU) uses three channels - the blue channel is for travellers within the EU only and should not be used if your flight originated outside the EU. That leaves the green and red channels for transatlantic travellers. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seven Natural Wonders]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Before Ireland had any man-made wonders, Mother Nature (or maybe a higher being) created her natural wonders. Of which there are many more than seven. But as seven is the classic number, here they are ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Burren]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/gr/burrenclare.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A bleak, scarred limestone plateau that is often (falsely) compared to the moon's surface, with few plants growing and only the occasional sheep navigating the crevices for another lump of grass. Covering a vast stretch of land south of Galway Bay and running right to the shoreline, the inhospitable Burren is one of the top attractions you should see in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gargoyle at Christ Church Cathedral - Details of Dublin - Those Hidden Gems Most Visitors Miss]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/ig/Details-of-Dublin/christ_church_cathedral_gargo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... and the devil is in the detail. But when you stroll around Dublin you might find beauty in details often missed by visitors (and even locals). Dublin is not all about big buildings and Georgian doors. It also has those hidden gems that simply cry for a tele-lens.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Giant&#039;s Causeway]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[No wonder that the giant Finn MacCool was supposed to have built this marvel to cross the sea - rarely does nature produce such regular shapes. Though located in a quite remote area, the Giant's Causeway is definitely amongst the top ten things to see in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[M50 Barrier-Free Tolling]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To provide a fairy-tale ending, toll barriers have been scrapped on the notorious M50 ringroad around Dublin. But there is a twist in the tale - since there are no toll booths anymore, you might fall foul of the authorities and incur hefty penalties. Here are some questions and straightforward answers regarding barrier-free tolling on Dublin's M50.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Around Ireland Without a Car]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/touringireland/qt/tourpublictrans.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The best way to travel around Ireland is by car - no contest. But what if a visitor does not want or simply cannot use a car? There are alternatives available, none of them perfect, but a combination of road and rail travel is an interesting option.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Airport]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/travelingtoireland/qt/dublin_airport.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Essential information on Dublin Airport, one of Ireland's airports used for scheduled passenger flights. How to get to Dublin Airport, what to expect and where to go from here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seven Man-Made Wonders]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland has some man-made wonders in addition to its natural wonders - some ancient, some medieval and some quite modern. Find out more about Newgrange, Carrowmore, the Leviathan and Samson as well as Goliath ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Free Attractions in Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland tends to be one of the more expensive European destinations. Traveling on a shoestring seems to be a thing of the past. But there are still things to be had for free - or at least for the moderate cost of getting there]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in January]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandmonthbymonth/qt/january_irl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in January - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights of the January in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Belfast Zoo]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The zoos of Ireland are not the most spectacular zoos in the world, but they have a wide variety of animals on display. Well worth a visit especially if travelling with children, the Belfast Zoo is set in a spectacular landscape.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Killarney - An Introduction]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/qt/killarney.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Travel writers and the opening of the railway boosted Killarney's influx of visitors even more in the 19th century and Queen Victoria's visit bestowed royal approval on the original Irish holiday destination. Killarney remains one of the top tourist destinations for both Irish and foreign travellers. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Opening Times]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you want to go shopping or visit an attraction in Ireland you can do so at nearly any civilized time - but it helps to know the basic rules when to venture out.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Much do I Tip in Ireland?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Tipping in Ireland is like an arcane art mastered by only a few enlightened individuals. The rest of us mere mortals will have to just fumble along. Here are some pointers in the right direction.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Best Nightspots in Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dublin is a &quot;Party Town&quot;, sometimes even known as Europe's Number One in this regard. There is no shortage of nightspots in Dublin. We have listed some of the best here. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Museum (Kildare St.)]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/natmuskildare.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One of the real &quot;must see&quot; museums in all Ireland for anybody interested in history at all. Finds from all periods up to and including the middle ages are arranged in self-contained exhibitions - not only from Ireland. Especially exciting: The exhibition of four &quot;bog bodies&quot; preserved over millennia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Delta]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the largest airlines of the world, Delta is a well-established presence in the transatlantic market and also serving Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;ts of Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When in Ireland avoid doing all those things that the Irish commonly associate with the more unwelcome tourists. Here is our list of the top &quot;don'ts&quot; in Ireland - things to avoid. In order to really enjoy your vacation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Halloween the Irish Way]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[With Halloween parades and carnivals entertaining the masses and Irish children going trick-or-treating with plastic pumpkins you might be excused for thinking that the Celtic feast of samhain is dead. But stop ... is this not the night the dead can return? And indeed they do ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Samhain - A Very Irish Feast]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[November 1st was traditionally known as samhain, literally translated the &quot;end of summer&quot; and pronounced something like sow-een. This was the end of the Celtic year, the start of winter, a time for reflection. and part of a sometimes confusing tradition ... culminating in our modern Halloween.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[A Short Irish History]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Irish history can be complicated, but there are some key dates and events that every visitor should be aware of. Look back on 10,000 years from the prehistoric first appearance of mankind on the Emerald Isle via St. Patrick's mission to the ongoing peace process.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Money Matters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Unless you are on an all-inclusive cruise you will need to pay for goods and services in Ireland. While cash is the most immediate form of payment and accepted everywhere, credit cards and traveler's checks can be an alternative. Find out what money to use and in which form.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sand Sculptures at Dublin Castle - August 2007]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[August 2007 started off as rainy as July had ended, but this did not deter a bunch of artists working in the open at Dublin Castle. Several tons of fine sand were unceremoniously dumped in the castle courtyard and than transformed into impressive sand sculptures themed on &quot;Irish Literature&quot;.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in February]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in February - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights of the February in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Accommodation 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Choosing accommodation for your stay in Ireland can be tricky. Visitors are faced with a host of options ... the choice is yours, but what should you consider? Unless you are pre-booking a tour you will have to decide how to spend your nights in Ireland. Of course a lot will depend on your budget. Let your About Guide Bernd Biege help you with the decision process.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gaelic Football]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Forget Beckham, forget the Superbowl ... for any true-blooded Irishman football is nothing but Gaelic Football. Often compared to Association Football (or &quot;soccer&quot; to you and me) or to Rugby. But maybe the origin of both these sports.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[High Crosses of Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When one mentions a Celtic cross, this automatically summons up the image of a Latin (conventional) cross with the stem and arms linked by a circular addition. This specific form of the main Christian symbol may have had its origin in Ireland, though it is also known in Cornwall, Wales, Northern England and parts of Scotland - all areas being in contact with Ireland during the so-called &quot;Dark Ages&quot;. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medieval Monuments of Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what these round towers were for, who used tower houses or what an Ogham-stone is? All are relics from the Irish middle ages, dozens of them are literally dotted around Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tours of Dublin]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/qt/dublin_tours.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When visiting Dublin you have several methods to explore the city at your disposal. The best way to get to know Dublin without too much hassle and with a knowledgeable commentary thrown in is a tour. You actually have a choice of several.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sights of Munster]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/tp/top_munster.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Nature is the main attraction in the relatively sunny and and warm Southwest of Ireland, with West Cork and Kerry being especially highly regarded as beauty spots. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Battle of the Boyne]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[On July 1st, 1690, two armies consisting of Danish, French, Dutch, Huguenot, German, English and Irish troops met on the banks of the River Boyne near Drogheda. The Battle of the Boyne was not decisive in any way. It wasn't even about Ireland - yet it became one of the most iconic events in Irish history.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in April]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in April - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During April in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bairin Breac]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irishrecipesyoumaytry/r/bairin_breac.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The bairin breac (or Irish Halloween cake) is not only nutritious and delicious, it is also used as an aid to tell the future ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland With No Frills]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Irish themselves have become used to high prices for everything. Tourists become nearly apoplectic when working out the restaurant bill. So, is really low-budget travel to and through Ireland still possible? It is, but only if you are prepared to cut corners and do without the frills - here's how.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland at a Glance]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You need the basic facts on Ireland at a glance? No problem - here is the most important data.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Airlines Flying to Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/airlinesservingireland/qt/airlinesireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A full list of scheduled airlines serving Irish airports &#150; both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland - Dangerous?]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/belfastandulster/qt/northireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many visitors to Ireland are wary of going into the six counties of Northern Ireland. Is it still a dangerous place? Not really - if you just use common sense.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[O&#039;Connell Street (Dublin)]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/gr/oconnellstreet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Everyone has to see O'Connell Street when visiting Ireland - a street of superlatives. O'Connell Street is reputed to be Europe's widest urban street. And it is home to the &quot;Spire&quot;, the world's tallest piece of sculpture.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Gallery of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/nationalgallery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The National Gallery of Ireland is situated at Merrion Square and not too out of the way for a quick visit. And the small but exquisite collection of renowned masterpieces, including a only recently discovered Caravaggio, make it definitely worth the while.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Forty Shades of Green]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When we think of Ireland, we think of the Emerald Isle, the shamrock, the Wearing of the Green and the 37 other almost proverbial shades of green. But just why do we talk about Forty Shades of Green?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saint Patrick 101]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/saint_patrick_h.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Everything you always wanted to know about Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day and Ireland's traditions connected to her Patron Saint.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Driving Tips for Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/touringireland/tp/top10driving.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Driving a (rental) car in Ireland does not need to be difficult or even dangerous - as long as you stick to the rules of the road and some basic advice. Let your About Guide Bernd Biege show you how to enjoy a driving holiday in Ireland without any hassle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sights of Leinster]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Leinster has so much to see that it is difficult to make a choice. I have taken the easy way out and included mainly sights and attractions within commuting distance of Dublin. This will suit visitors who want to stay in one central location and plan manageable day trips.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Moynalty Steam Threshing 2007 - A County Meath Mudfest]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countymeath/ig/Moynalty-Steam-Threshing-2007/Vintage-Cars.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Moynalty Steam Threshing event on the second sunday of August ist a fixture in the Irish events calendar ... in 2007 it turned out to be a mudfest after torrential rains. But a fine day out anyway, as these pictures prove.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Guinness Storehouse]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Guinness is undoubtedly Dublin's most famous export. The Guinness Storehouse is a lively and interesting exhibition -including the breathtaking view from the Gravity Bar. Complementary pint of &quot;the black stuff&quot; included.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trinity College (Dublin)]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/gr/trinitycollege.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland's first university, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, tops most lists of the recommended sights of Dublin. The Campanile must be one of the most-photographed buildings in Dublin - and the Old Library is home to one of the most famous books on earth.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sligo Town and County]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/galwayandconnacht/gr/sligotowncounty.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A huge number of prehistoric monuments, unique landscapes and the connections with poet W.B.Yeats and the Republican Countess Markiewicz attract countless visitors to Sligo each year. While the town itself is unspectacular, the area is among the top attractions you should enjoy in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sights of Ulster]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/belfastandulster/tp/top_ulster.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Long regarded as one of the most dangerous places in Ireland and all Europe, Ulster has now been changed nearly beyond recognition due to the peace process.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kells (County Meath)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, Kells is ideal for a short trip back into the middle ages. The town can boast a high number of medieval buildings and monuments.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin for Kids ]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/tp/dublin_for_kids.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dublin provides a lot of entertainment for young persons that the older generations might also enjoy. At a different level, usually - but as long as everybody is happy, all's well that ends well.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Value Added Tax Refund]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/shopping/qt/ireland_vat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Most goods in Ireland carry a hefty surcharge of 21% Value Added Tax (VAT). Thus goods that would be actually priced at &#128; 100 will cost you &#128; 121. Or, to reverse the process, without the added VAT a &#128; 100 souvenir would only set you back by &#128; 82.64.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spectator Sports in Ireland ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When in Ireland, do as the Irish do! And one thing the Irish are certainly fond of are sports. At least in the role of a spectator.  Here are the ten most popular spectator sports:&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Landrover Fire Engine - Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum - Transport Museum - Cultra (County Down) - Travel Ireland]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Landrover Fire Engine - an exhibit at the Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum, Cultra (County Down, Northern Ireland).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saint Brigid&#039;s Well]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countykildare/gr/brigids_well.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Saint Brigid's Well is one of the lesser-known attractions connected to the Irish saints. Despite the modern make-over of the site one can still sense that the area has been &quot;special&quot; for ages.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kylemore Abbey]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countygalwayandgalway/gr/kylemore_galway.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You'll have to stop at Kylemore Abbey if you are in the vicinity, even if just for a quick snapshot of the main building from across the lake. A closer look might have you wondering what the fuss is all about, but the first impression counts!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Monasterboice]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Unlike nearby Mellifont Abbey the monastery at Monasterboice was Irish-Celtic. Today just the round tower, two high crosses and some ruins remain. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ring of Kerry]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Ring of Kerry, a circular tour taking you from Killorglin via Cahersiveen and Kenmare to Killarney, takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes of Ireland's Southwest. But it has been so well publicized that traffic jams are not unknown in Summer. So is it still worth taking this tour?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[St. Patrick&#039;s Cathedral]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/gr/stpatrickscath.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One of Dublin's three cathedrals, St. Patrick's is actually the National Cathedral of Ireland, but lacking a bishop. Being the largest church in Ireland, St. Patrick's is well worth a visit, though a bit of a walk from Dublin's city center.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[County Dublin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Basic Facts about County Dublin]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saints of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/tp/irish_saints.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland has long been known as the island of saints and scholars - and it has even been suggested that it was the Irish that saved civilization when Rome (and the rest of Europe) crumbled. And while most of the Irish saints were never canonized and are barely remembered, some even today manage to stick out.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Soul Cakes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Soul cakes are a treat, mainly baked for and handed out at Halloween.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[St. Stephen&#039;s Green Shopping]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre at the top of Grafton Street was the first modern shopping mall constructed in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get the Right Rental Car]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/bb/byb_rentalcar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Renting a car in Ireland for a week or two is no problem - thanks to the Internet it can be done from the comfort of your home and within minutes. But actually getting the right car for your needs can be difficult. Be aware of what to look out for when planning a touring vacation in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Liffey Valley Shopping Centre]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in West Dublin is amongst the largest shopping malls in Ireland, part of a sprawling development in the Quarryvale area. Conveniently situated right next to the junction of the M50 and the N4 and providing ample free parking it is a popular shopping destination. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[George Street Arcade]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dublin's George Street Arcade houses a colorful indoor market that will attack all senses - from the smell of Greek olives to the bright colors of Nepalese throws.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Jervis Centre]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Jervis Centre is a redeveloped site in the middle of Dublin, preserving some old architecture but looking thoroughly modern on the inside. Most shops are located around a central courtyard, covered with a glass dome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Visits Ireland?]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/statistics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ever wondered who actually visits Ireland? Here are the statistics, gleaned from publications by F&#225;ilte Ireland ... just under 7,600,000 visitoirs are on domestic trips (Irish and Northern Irish vacationers) and just under 6,400,000 foreign visitors add to the throng.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kilmainham Gaol]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why should a place of suffering, despair and ultimately death be on the list of the top ten sights of Dublin? The blood of martyrs made Kilmainham Gaol hallowed ground to the Republic of Ireland ever since 1916.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Bus City Tour]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublintours/gr/dublintours01.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This Dublin tour is a must-do if you are in Ireland's capital for the first time and want to take in Dublin's most important attractions at a leisurely pace. The whole tour would take just 75 minutes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saint Michan&#039;s Church]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinschurches/gr/saint_michans.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You are on historic ground here - Georg Friedrich H&#228;ndel apparently belted his &quot;Messiah&quot; off the old organ for the first time here. Bram Stoker is reputed to have visited some deceased relatives and picked up a few ideas for his &quot;Dracula&quot;, from the dead in the vaults nonetheless.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sessions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the most Irish of evening entertainments is the &quot;session&quot;. An informal gathering of amateur musicians in a local pub leading to a communal appreciation and celebration of traditional music. Find out more about sessions and where they are held - from Armagh to Wicklow!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Partition of Ireland ]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/a/irish_partition_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The History of Ireland is long and complicated - and one of the results was the creation of two separate states on this tiny island. As this event and the current situation continues to mystify visitors let us try to explain what happened.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mount Jerome Cemetery]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/parksandgardens/gr/mount_jerome.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you like cemeteries you will love Mount Jerome Cemetery, often called Harold's Cross Cemetery - here wealthy Victorians set monuments to themselves, built to last.  Not always too successful ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Digital Traveler]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/digitaltravel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The digital traveler, equipped with a digital still or video camera, mobile phone, PDA or laptop, GPS and lots more is a common sight in Ireland. What do all these (very useful) gadgets have in common? They need batteries and/or recharging. How does this work in Ireland?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hiking in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/a/ireland_hiking.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hiking through Ireland can be a rewarding alternative for anyone moderately fit and with a willingness to invest their own muscle-power into getting from A to B. Several way-marked routes are available for long-distance hikes and shorter routes are identified locally. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prehistoric Sites of Ireland ]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/tp/prehistoric_top.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many visitors to Ireland are drawn towards the megalithic and prehistoric monuments on the island. Built a few thousand years ago by persons unknown with an intention we know nothing of they still hold a certain fascination today. Be it because of the sheer impact of the building works necessary or the (supposed) mystical background. But what actually are the best monuments to visit?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Clarence]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinaccommodation/qt/clarence_dublin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Clarence Hotel in Dublin - description of its location and what to expect. This is the &quot;U2 hotel&quot; ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Howth Harbor and Ireland&#039;s Eye]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Howth is part of the lesser known sights of Dublin, if only because the peninsula is off the beaten track. The excellent connection via DART makes Howth accessible for anyone, however. The ideal getaway from busy Dublin.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Organ Pipes - Giant&#039;s Causeway Image Gallery - Pictures of Ireland&#039;s Top Natural Attraction]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countyantrim/ig/Giant-s-Causeway-Images/Organ-Pipes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Organ Pipes - Pictures of Ireland's Top Natural Attraction, the Giant's Causeway ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish Hauntings]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Irish hauntings tend to be seen as being a bit whimsical, from Hollywood movies depicting the Irish afterlife to Oscar Wilde's very own Canterville ghost. The Irish X-files on this aspect of the supernatural may actually be quite short. Some locationsare wirth a visit, though.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clondalkin - Reaching out to the Heavens - The Round Towers of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/ig/Round-Towers/Clondalkin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The round towers are a unique Irish form of architecture - and have been puzzling antiquarians for centuries. See some of the remaining towers in an ever-growing gallery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Samhain Soothsaying]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/future_samhain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As a traditional Irish Halloween involved staying at home anyway this was the time to have fun and games. Some with a slightly mystical twist - divining the future was important in this samhain night of open channels to the otherworlds. Here are some Irish hints to get a glimpse into the future at Halloween ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Partition of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/a/irish_partition.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The History of Ireland is long and complicated - and one of the results was the creation of two separate states on this tiny island. As this event and the current situation continues to mystify visitors let us try to explain what happened.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish X-Files ]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/tp/irish_x_files.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Irish X-files are a novel idea for a travel agenda. Even if you do not fancy the idea of spending a night in a haunted room, maybe you'll relish cruising in pursuit of lake monsters? Find out more about supernatural Ireland ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hurling and Camogie]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/qt/gg_hurling.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hurling is regarded as one of the fastest ball-games in the world - and to the uninitiated a first encounter may also beckon forth the attributes &quot;chaotic&quot; and &quot;brutal&quot;. Sometimes hurling is confused with hockey. At least until the game starts ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Events in County Cork 2008]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countycork/qt/event_Cork.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A calendar of events and festivals in County Cork - especially for visitors to Ireland.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kildare Cathedral - Images from Kildare Town and its Environs]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countykildare/ig/Kildare-Image-Gallery/Kildare-Cathedral.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kildare Cathedral - Images from Kildare Town, still an original Irish market town of some charme.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Tours - Viking Splash]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublintours/gr/dublintours04.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Forget modern or or even aging doubledeckers - these Dublin tour vehicles really stand out from the crowd. A handful of brightly colored, converted &quot;ducks&quot; provide uncomfortable seating, a bone-rattling driving experience through Dublin, a draughty atmosphere and ... more fun than you can shake a Viking's sword at.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Province of Leinster]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/p/leinster.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Leinster, or in Irish C&#250;ige Laighean, encompasses the Midlands and the South-East. The counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and finally Wicklow make up this ancient province.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Museum - Collins Brk.]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/natmuscollins.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[While the National Museum in Kildare Street is a definitive &quot;must see&quot; the museum in the Collins Barracks could be omitted from a Dublin visit if one is pressed for time. Exhibitions focus on decorative arts, scientific instruments and military as well as revolutionary history.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trim (County Meath)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you are interested in the Middle Ages at all, go to Trim. The Meath town has an old-fashioned town center and a whole host of medieval ruins,  Trim Castle being the largest of them.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Royal Canal Way]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of Dublin's best-hidden secrets is the Royal Canal, leading from the Liffey to Mullingar. And the signposted Royal Canal Way is ideally suited for some serious stretching of legs after a long flight. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kilkenny Castle]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Well worth a visit when you are passing through Kilkenny is the castle dominating the town. This is a perfect example of an old defensive installation being adapted and converted. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Touring Lough Erne by Car]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/touringireland/ss/lough_erne_tour_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Continuing the Tour of Lough Erne at Castle Archdale Country Park]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in May]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandmonthbymonth/qt/may_ireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in May - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During May in Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland&#039;s High Crosses]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/high_cross_list.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Often copied, but never with the grandiose splendour of the immense &quot;scripture crosses&quot;, the originals are still to be found all over Ireland. Threehundred in all, though some are jigsaw puzzles missing the bulk of their pieces. Here are some High Crosses worth seeking out ...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland on a Bicycle]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cycling through Ireland can be a rewarding alternative for anyone moderately fit and with a willingness to invest their own muscle-power into getting from A to B. It is, however, not as idyllic as described in many brochures - Ireland has changed immensely in the last few years. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Powerscourt Town House]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/shopping/gr/powerscourt_th.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Powerscourt Town House is Dublin's strangest shopping mall. Created by combining old buildings and a (glass-covered) backyard area it defies all attempts at description and has to be seen. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gaelic Athletic Association]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/gg_gaa.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Controlling body of all Gaelic Games is the GAA, the Gaelic Athletic Association, founded in 1884. Here it is decided who plays whom when and where according to what rules. Or who is not allowed to play &#150; because sport for the GAA is a national issue, often seen from a nationalistic viewpoint. Which sometimes verged on the ridiculous.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zoos and Wildlife Parks of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/ig/Zoos-of-Ireland/belf_tiger.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Three major zoos and wildlife parks are open to the public in Ireland. The zoos in Dublin and Belfast and the extensive park in Fota are home to a variety of species. From big cats to small monkeys, from colorful exotic waterfowl to large South-American rodents, from the common to the unusual. And with some surprises thrown in. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saint Brigid&#039;s Well near Kildare - Images from Kildare Town and its Environs]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countykildare/ig/Kildare-Image-Gallery/Saint-Brigid-s-Well.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Saint Brigid's Well near Kildare - Images from Kildare Town, still an original Irish market town of some charme.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Derry City Walls]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countyderry/gr/derry_city_wall.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Walls of Derry are one of, if not the, most iconic urban sites in Ireland. Having been closed to the public for decades, the peace process has allowed them to become Derry's most visited attraction.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[County Limerick]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/p/limerick.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Basic Facts about County Limerick]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fungi the Dingle Dolphin]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/gr/fungidingle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dingle Bay is home to Fungi, a solitary dolphin known for interacting with humans. Unfortunately the dolphin's behavior is not natural and the large amount of activities centering on the one animal seems to be too much at times.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Library Square of Trinity College - Images of Dublin&#039;s Venerable University, One of the Most Important Sights of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinsattractions/ig/Trinity-College-Images/The-Library-Square.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Library Square of Trinity College - Images of Dublin's venerable university, one of the most important sights of Ireland]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Zoo]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublinandleinster/gr/dublinzoo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The zoos of Ireland are not the most spectacular zoos in the world, but they have a wide variety of animals on display. Well worth a visit especially if travelling with children, the Dublin Zoo is amongst the oldest in Europe.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[bog_railway]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countyoffaly/gr/bog_railway.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You have to be a railroad buff or seriously interested in peat bogs to make your way here. But if you can spare the time make sure to ride on the Clonmacnoise and West Offaly Railway and explore the small exhibition on bog history.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Province of Munster]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/corkandmunster/p/munster.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Munster, or in Irish C&#250;ige Mumhan, encompasses the Southwest and is Ireland's largest province. The counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford make up Munster. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Towards Scotland ... - Giant&#039;s Causeway Image Gallery - Pictures of Ireland&#039;s Top Natural Attraction]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countyantrim/ig/Giant-s-Causeway-Images/Towards-Scotland----.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Towards Scotland ... - Pictures of Ireland's Top Natural Attraction, the Giant's Causeway ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Slieve League]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countydonegal/gr/slieve_league.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[They will take your breath away, that is a promise - the cliffs of Slieve League in Donegal are the highest sea cliffs in Europe. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Traditional Music in Cork]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countycork/qt/sessionCork.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A list of Cork pubs and clubs hosting regular sessions of traditional music.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Irish National Stud]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countykildare/gr/national_stud.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are in Ireland and are at all interested in horses, be it breeding or racing, make a point to visit the Irish National Stud.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in Two Weeks]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/touringireland/ss/tour2weeks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A tour of Ireland - Dublin, the West and the South-West in two weeks. Twelve days in Ireland plus one or two days for getting there will give you a good idea of the magic to be found on the &quot;Emerald Isle&quot;.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Historical Patrick]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/patrick_history.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[For all the hundreds of words written by and millions of words written about Ireland's patron saint, we have to admit to not knowing a lot about Saint Patrick. The only undisputed record of Saint Patrick's life are his scarce biographical sketches in the &quot;Confessio&quot; and the letter to Coroticus' soldiers.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in August]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandmonthbymonth/qt/august_ireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in August - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During August in Ireland]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[12 Days of Christmas]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandalivealiveoh/qt/christmas_12day.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You all know the twelve days of Christmas, from Shakespeare's &quot;Twelfth Night&quot; to a partridge in a pear tree. But what happens during those twelve days in Ireland?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland in June]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandmonthbymonth/qt/june_ireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in June - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights During June in Ireland]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[No Smoking in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/safetyinireland/qt/smoking_ban.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Since May 2007 a blanket ban on smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces is in effect all over Ireland. The Republic had the first smoking ban in Europe and in 2007 Northern Ireland followed suit. What does this mean to the visitor?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ireland&#039;s Airports]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/airport_ireland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Complete list of Irish airports with connections within Ireland, European and long-haul flights.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Contraceptives in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/contraception.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Rumor still has it that there is no contraception in Ireland. But contraceptives are widely available in Ireland. It might be advisable to bring your own, however. And not only to prevent pregnancy.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prehistoric Monuments]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/prehistoric.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When visiting Ireland you might get confused - what exactly is the difference between a wedge tomb and a passage tomb? Let me help you out with some basic explanations.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Saint Patrick Visualized - Images of Ireland&#039;s Patron Saint Patrick]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/ig/Saint-Patrick/tara_saint_patrick_statue.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Saint Patrick through modern eyes - an image gallery highlighting the differing depictions of Ireland's Patron Saint Patrick.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Asian Elephants at Belfast Zoo - Zoos and Wildlife Parks of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/wildlifezoosandparks/ig/Belfast-Zoo/Asian-Elephants-at-Belfast-Zoo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Asian Elephants at Belfast Zoo]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[White Tiger at Belfast Zoo - Zoos and Wildlife Parks of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/wildlifezoosandparks/ig/Belfast-Zoo/White-Tiger-at-Belfast-Zoo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[White Tiger at Belfast Zoo]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Churches to Visit in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/tp/ireland_church.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland, known as the island of saints and scholars, is dotted with church buildings - from small, early medieval oratories to Byzantine extravaganzas. Here are ten churches I would recommend for a visit and which would give you a fair impression of the different styles.</p>]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BMI]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/airlinesservingireland/qt/bmi.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[British Midlands has long played (a very successful) second fiddle to British Airways, but should be regarded as a major British airline.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Bus North Coast]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublintours/gr/dublintours06.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you have around three hours to kill and want to see the scenic areas north of Dublin City, taking this tour is definitely an option. Included are Howth and fairy-tale Malahide Castle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[James Joyce Attractions ]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/tp/joyce_dublin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If Dublin has a towering literary figure it would be James Joyce. Though not amongst Ireland's four winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature, even though more discussed than read and even though Joyce himself left Dublin in disgust as early as 1904. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[General Post Office]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublincityandcounty/gr/gpodublin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The General Post Office or GPO in O'Connell Street is one of the top ten sights of Dublin. Not only does the massive classical building dominate Dublin's main thoroughfare, it also is the iconic symbol of the failed 1916 Easter Rising. Several renovations restored the GPO to its former glory.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dublin Tours City Sightseeing]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/dublintours/gr/dublintours03.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you are in Dublin and speaking little English (or with people who are), this is the tour to take. Especially if you visit Ireland's capital for the first time and want to take in  Dublin's most important attractions at a leisurely pace.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Romany Camper - Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum - Transport Museum - Cultra (County Down) - Travel Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countydown/ig/Ulster-Transport-Museum/Romany-Camper.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Romany Camper - an exhibit at the Ulster Folk &amp; Transport Museum, Cultra (County Down, Northern Ireland).]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boyne Battlesite]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countymeath/gr/boyne_battlesit.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Battle of the Boyne holds an iconic status in Irish history - William III forced a crossing of the River Boyne to carry on towards Dublin, James II fled the battle and ultimately Ireland. The battlesite was redeveloped in cooperation between the government of the Republic and the Orange Order as part of the ongoing peace process. The new visitor center on the Oldbridge Estate is the flagship of these developments.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lusitania Memorial - Images from Cork&#039;s Port Town - The Former Queenstown in Pictures]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/countycork/ig/Pictures-from-Cobh-/Lusitania-Memorial.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lusitania Memorial - images from Cobh, Cork's port town.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Temminck&#039;s Golden Cat at Belfast Zoo - Zoos and Wildlife Parks of Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/wildlifezoosandparks/ig/Belfast-Zoo/Temminck-s-Golden-Cat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Temminck's Golden Cat at Belfast Zoo]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sights of Connacht]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/galwayandconnacht/tp/top_connacht.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[To Hell or to Connacht was Cromwell's alternative for Catholics, the province was long regarded as the backwater of all backwaters. Today this translates as unspoilt by mass tourism. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emergency Phone Numbers]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/qt/irishemergency.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Comprehensive list of emergency telephone numbers for travellers in Ireland.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essentials to Take to Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/tp/essential_items.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What would you bring with you to Ireland? Each of us has different priorities, ranging from laptop, satellite phone and mp3-player to a woolly hat and some battered binoculars. But there are some things that should be high on the list for most travelers, though not all of these may be applicable to you. And while some may be obvious choices, others are not.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Notable Cemeteries of Dublin]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/parksandgardens/tp/dublin_cemetery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dublin has dozens of cemeteries - but not all are worth a visit. Find out which stand out from the usual.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Before You Buy a Guide Book]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/preparingyourtrip/bb/guidebookirish.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Getting a guide book to Ireland is easy - any large bookstore will stock a few and there are dozens more available to order. From the mundane and basic to the definitely esoteric. But which one is the best?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Common Place Names in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/irishplacenames.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When touring Ireland you will notice the similarity of many place names. Most names are descriptive and contain elements from the Old Irish.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boxty]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irishrecipesyoumaytry/r/boxty.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A boxty is a filling and satisfying meal or side dish - especially popular at Halloween.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Highbrow&quot; Festivals]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/irelandalivealiveoh/tp/highbrow.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Highbrow&quot; usually describes anything remotely classical or intellectually demanding in entertainment - from ballet to modern theatre, from Beckett to Handel. Though Ireland cannot be regarded as the European center of highbrow culture, there are a number of festivals and events of special interest.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>travel</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2008-10-10T10:30:57+0000</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Movie Locations in Ireland]]></title>
         <link>http://goireland.about.com/od/specialinterestholidays/qt/movielocations.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ireland has long been a country where cinemas were an important part of popular culture - indeed the Irish are regarded as some of the most enthusiastic cineasts of Europe. But Ireland has also a tradition of film production. Many maj