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The Republic of Ireland, also known as the Celtic Tiger, has a population of about 4 million people, with Capital as Dublin. Ireland is an Island surrounded by the North Channel to the north, Irish Sea to the east and North Sea to the west.

Ireland is a country packed with History, charm and unforgettable sights just waiting to be discovered, from monuments, castles, Museums, theatres and Art galleries to breathtaking coastal landscapes, rolling hills and bustling city streets there is something for everyone in Ireland.

Ireland is famous for many things but Guinness has to be one of the most enjoyable, the best Guinness is arguably served within a short radius of the original Brewery in St James Gate Dublin where a proper pint of Guinness is poured in Guinness Time, roughly three quarters of the pint is pulled, and then left to settle. Once the head has fully formed, the glass is then topped up.

Many famous writers have come from Ireland like James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, George Bernard-Shaw, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, Ireland is also famous for its music, dancing and arts, the patron saint of Ireland is Saint Patrick. St Patrick's Day is a massive celebration in the middle of March each year, Music, Dancing, Food and drink flow all day and it is a national Holiday in Ireland.

Irish people are welcoming and friendly. English is the official language of Ireland making communication and getting around easy, in some parts of western and southern Ireland like Galway, Donegal and Kerry, Gaelic is the native tongue, but English is still widely spoken and many road signs and documents are printed in Gaelic and English.

Shopping in Ireland ranges from small boutiques to shopping malls and pedestrianised shopping streets in Dublin like the Grafton Street and Stephen's Green. Eating and drinking in Ireland is a joy with many bars, nightclubs and restaurants to choose from, seafood plays a major role in type of food available and high quality seafood is easily available at reasonable prices across Ireland.

Ireland has many types of accommodation from Hostels, Youth Hostels, Camp Sites and Lodgings to Luxury 5 Star Hotels and Private apartments, one thing to remember is to book your accommodation before you travel you don't want to be left out in the rain in Ireland.

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