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Searching on yahoo for -- the "most visited place in Ireland" top result is -- 7 of the most visited places in Greece. Thanks for the really helpful guide yahoo. Google is not much better, they are saying that County Sligo may not be the most visited place in all Ireland. hahahehe.
We all know that my top two of Strandhill beach and Ben Bulben, both County Sligo, are -- the number 1 -- must see places in all of Ireland.
Ireland's Most Visited Sights
Youtube has a video of the most visited places in Ireland that you might wish to see.
Dublin was suggested here -- and the city itself does have some of the most-visited locations in Ireland
These are supposed to be some of the top places to visit in Ireland. I suppose I need to do some more trips outside of Sligo. hahahehe no chance. Any of you peeps been to them all.
Bru na Boinne
"Newgrange - Entrance to the Passage Tomb"
Not a single sight, but a historic landscape on the banks of the Boyne, dotted with prehistoric monuments. The largest are Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Newgrange and Knowth can only be visited by tour from the modern visitor centre. Be there early and plan for a half day (at least) to take in the whole experience.
The Burren
"Where the Burren meets Galway Bay"
Wedged between the rough beauty of the Aran Islands and the bustling university city of Galway, the near featureless desolation of this limestone plateau has often been likened to a moonscape. Ancient monuments and bizarre rock formations abound. Some spectacular sights can be taken in by driving next to Galway Bay.
The Hill of Tara
The ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland, now little more than immense earthworks covered with grass. The excellent audiovisual show in the disused church will help in understanding the importance of this site.
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Dublin City
Best explored on board of one of the numerous bus tours or on foot, Dublin is relatively small. It is however rich in history as well as full of sights and museums. Dublin can keep the tourist busy for a whole week! Avoid the city center on Saturdays when half the population of Ireland seems to go shopping here!
Glendalough
Here you will find one of the most important early Christian sights here. And its setting is simply beautiful, in a valley beside tranquil lakes. Lovers of history and/or architecture can indulge in two round towers, St Kevin's Kitchen (actually a church) and a cathedral (ruin). Lovers of nature can simply enjoy the walks along the lakes.
Lakes of Killarney and Ring of Kerry
If you want to experience spectacular coastal scenery, breathtaking mountain landscapes, ancient monuments and the tranquil old-world-charm of Killarney's lakes, castles and houses, this is the place to go. Bear in mind that thousands of tourists will have the same idea - the best time here can be had both sides of the summer months.
The Giant's Causeway
the north of Ireland's top sight and accessible by car and shuttlebus (if the fairly steep final mile seems too daunting). Strangely regular basalt columns point the way towards Scotland, seen on the horizon on good days. Travellers with some time on their hands are advised to take in the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery, connected by steam train.
Cliffs of Moher
An undulating landscape suddenly ends in a sheer drop of more than 650 feet, straight down to the Atlantic. One of the most spectacular coastal areas in Europe. The visitor center has been rebuilt on a grand scale - which explains the high price of a visit.
Sligo and Area
The town of Sligo itself is decidedly underwhelming, but the surroundings make more than up for it. Knocknarea has the (reputed) grave of Queen Maeve on top and spectacular sights to enjoy after a steep climb. Carrowmore is the largest stone age cemetery in Ireland. Drumcliff sports a (truncated) round tower, a medieval high cross and the grave of W.B.Yeats right next to the spectacular table mountain of Ben Bulben.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
The tower house of Bunratty was built in 1467 by the O'Brien family and has been renovated with no expenses spared. A medieval banquet is offered in the evenings, complete with period entertainment. During the day the adjoining Bunratty Folk Park allows a glimpse into Ireland's past.
Even with the recession.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0305/1224242305468.html
Dublin still the sixth most visited city in Europe
RONAN McGREEVY
DUBLIN HAS retained its position in the top 10 most visited cities in Europe. It remained at sixth in the list of European cities visited by tourists from overseas, according to figures for 2007.
The figures place Dublin behind only London, Paris, Rome, Prague and Barcelona. The other cities in the top 10 are Vienna, Amsterdam, Madrid and Berlin.
The figures were collated by Tourmis, an Austrian-based tourism research institute, and are based on figures collected by the different national tourism bodies.
Dublin attracted 4.4 million visitors from overseas in 2007, giving an estimated 19.8 million bed nights. This was a 3 per cent increase on 2006 when Dublin was also the sixth most popular city in Europe for overseas visitors.
At one stage earlier this decade, Dublin was the third most visited city in Europe, but has since been overtaken by Rome, Prague, which joined the EU in 2004, and Barcelona, which now has one of the biggest conference facilities in Europe.
The figures were disclosed at a meeting, organised by tourism bodies from the various cities, taking place this week at the Grand Hotel in Malahide, Co Dublin.
Dublin Tourism chief executive Frank Magee said figures for last year, when the economic downturn really began to be noticed, will also show a 3 per cent increase in tourism numbers.
He described it as a “fantastic return” given the economic circumstances and the competition among other European cities.
“We had a significant increase in visitors from continental Europe. The important thing is that we are holding our own,” he said.
The conference is being attended by tourism officials from all the major European cities. It is due to be addressed by Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary tomorrow. This morning Ryanair will present proposals to reverse what it has called the “current collapse in Irish tourism”.
Try and find the best place by visiting all 32 counties of Ireland in 24 hours. Proves it can be done.
Sligo is the most visited place anywhere in Ireland.
Moneygall in Offaly will be one of the most Ireland's Most Visited Sights in Ireland after Obama makes his visit.
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