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Top Reasons to Go to the Northwest of Ireland
Gaeltacht Country: Venture to the seaside village of Ard an Ratha to listen to the seductive rhythms of locals conversing in full Irish (Gaelic)... Read more
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Come Gather in 2013
During 2013, Sligo will be a key destination hub in what is billed as Ireland's biggest tourism event, The Gathering—an initiative to encourage... Read more
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Gaeltacht: Understanding the Language
County Donegal was part of the ancient kingdom of Ulster not conquered by the English until the 17th century. When the English withdrew in the... Read more
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Aran Sweaters
Most of the Aran sweaters you'll see throughout Ireland are made in County Donegal, the area most associated with high-quality, handwoven tweeds... Read more
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Travel Deals in The Northwest
- $999 & up -- Ireland: Dublin Hotel & B&B Package w/Air & Car Europe Express
- $499 & up -- Transatlantic Cruises to Europe, Save $100 Norwegian Cruise Line
- Ireland and the British Isles IExplore
- $1119 & up -- Ireland: 4-City Guided Tour, 6-Nt. Vacation — $1,119 Sceptre Tours
- $1183 & up -- Dublin & Killarney 6-Nt. Trip by Rail w/Air — $1,183 Sceptre Tours
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