Location: Western Europe, North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland.
Capital: Dublin
Tourist Attractions: After several years of terrorism in Ireland, there is some measure of peace in the country, and it is attracting many foreign tourists. The cities of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Cork are the major tourist hubs. Tourists throng Ireland for its arts festival, its pubs and scenic beauty. The Aran Islands, Cork Butter Museum, 17th century stone house, and the King’s Head are the other interesting places to see in Ireland. The Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland in the city of Knock attracts spiritual pilgrims in droves. Ireland also has beautiful castles like the Dunluce Castle.
Access: Rail services exist between Ireland and the major British cities. There are also direct flights from major European and American cites to Dublin and Shannon international airports. For traveling by sea, one can make use of the ferry services to Ireland from Britain and France.
Climate: Wet is the apt word to describe the climate in Ireland, as it rains throughout the year. Apart from that, Ireland has cool summers and mild winters, with scarcely any snow.