| Ireland is a region of contrasts the scenery varies from rural
pasturelands, mountains, lakes, bog lands, low lying hills, rivers,
great monastic sites and country houses.
There
are more than three hundred golf courses throughout Ireland
some are of international class.
Horse racing is very popular here also and many towns have
race-courses. Many of the world’s best thorough breds
are reared and trained here.
Wherever you go in Ireland you will probably find a pub with
live music, the uillean pipes which are similar to bagpipes
are one of the main instruments in Irish traditional music.
Ireland has had more than its fair share of disasters, wars
and troubles yet the Irish people keep their easy going attitude
to life.
Ireland was a Gaelic speaking nation until
the 16th century now approximately 12% of the population speaks
Gaelic fluently.
The coastline is uniquely beautiful with diverse landscapes
and conditions.
Peat land or bog covers approximately 15% of the Irish landscape.
You have many choices when it comes to deciding what type
of holiday you would like in Ireland, there are opportunities
to try mountaineering and hill walking, cruising the waterways,
riding holidays are becoming more popular and there are several
good residential centers offering pony trekking holidays. You
may prefer a leisurely break sightseeing and enjoying the scenery
on offer visiting museums or historic houses, the choice is
yours.
In Belfast you can buy excellent linen sheets and tea cloths,
Ulster are famous for linen. There are places where you can
see the beautiful Irish lace been made?
There is much you can enjoy in Ireland you should not be disappointed. |
