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   <title>About.com Ireland Travel: What's Hot Now</title>
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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[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[Bairin Breac]]></title>
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         <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[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[Around Ireland Without a Car]]></title>
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         <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[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. We continue our walking tour of Dublin with O'Connell Street and the General Post Office.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Trinity College (Dublin)]]></title>
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         <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[Kildare Village Outlets]]></title>
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         <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[Irish Halloween Food]]></title>
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         <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[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[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[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[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[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[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 City - An Introduction]]></title>
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         <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[The Burren]]></title>
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         <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[Bunratty Castle and Folk Park]]></title>
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         <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[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[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[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[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 January]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ireland in January - Events, Holidays and Other Highlights of the January in Ireland]]></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[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[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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