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• An Chúirt Hotel, Gweedore, an experience of utter relaxation in Donegal awaits you
  "The shades of night were falling fast as round Errigal’s base we past. Then the welcome lights of the Gweedore Hotel appeared in view.
  
  
• Award Winning Derryglad Folk Museum
  Member of the Irish Museums Association. No trip to the midlands is complete without a visit to the Derryglad Folk Museum, which is hidden in South Roscommon. This heartland of Ireland is a land of lakes and rivers and of unspoiled and unexplored countryside.
  
  
• Connemara bids you welcome to a very special part of Ireland
  Connemara is a unique and very special part of Ireland. Situated on the most western seaboard of Europe, this unspoilt region boasts breathtaking scenery. The characteristic features of Connemara include its rugged, unpolluted coastline, dramatic mountains, numerous lakes and rivers and woodlands and the renowned Connemara National Park.
  
  
• Croagh Patrick Walking Holidays
  Join us in 2002 for relaxing, guided walking-holidays in County Mayo. Visit Connemara, The Magical Burren or take a trip and explore Mayo’s Offshore Islands: Inishbofin, Inish Turk and Clare Island. Croagh Patrick Walking Holidays have been providing quality walking/hiking tours since 1993.
  
  
• Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre invites you to sample a unique cultural experience!
  PLANNING YOUR FUTURE HOLIDAY? TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME! No visit to the idyllic west of Ireland is complete without a step back into history and mythology at the recently established Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre.
  
  
• Galway East: The Great Unexplored
  To the east of Lough Corrib and Galway city in the West of Ireland, lies one of the most unspoilt destinations in the country. Galway East is a region rich in heritage and culture, offering scenery that is in subtle contrast to the ruggedness of Connemara and a wealth of activities to visitors.
  
  
• Get away from it all, visit Donegal Bay
  Located central to all the delights and attractions of Donegal Bay is Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park. Nestling on the peaceful shores of Assaroe Lake and only 1km from Ballyshannon, Lakeside offers excellent four star facilities for touring caravans and campers.
  
  
• History of the Ballintrillick Environmental Group
  Nine people formed Ballintrillick Environmental Group (BEG) in March 1992 when concerns were raised about the high levels of illegal dumping in the scenic area of Ballintrillick, North Co Sligo. A clean up day was organised which mobilised local interest and support, and has now become an annual event for 10 successive years.
  
  
• Kylemore Abbey Estate - a remarkable haven in the heart of Connemara
  Set in the heart of the Connemara mountains is the renowned KYLEMORE ABBEY ESTATE. Its fame is derived from its status as a premier tourist attraction and international girl’s boarding school. It is equally famous for its unique features such as the magnificent Gothic Church, its quality restaurant and traditional pottery.
  
  
• Sligo, Land of Heart`s Desire
  Remember when the beaches went on forever, when the sea glinted in the sun? Well that’s County Sligo. A place of breathtaking scenery, it can offer you the holiday of a lifetime and is well versed in the art of making a lasting impression. Those with a little time on their hands and in need of peace and pampering could find no better spot.
  
  
• Take a step back in time with a visit to Strokestown Park, Co. Roscommon
  Amidst the rolling hills and tranquil lakes of county Roscommon, set in one of Ireland’s finest Georgian towns is a treasure. Why not come and experience this treasure for yourself? Strokestown Park was home to the Mahon family from the 1600’s to 1979.
  
  
• The Cavan and Leitrim Railway - Telling the story of the Golden Era of Steam Transport
  The Cavan & Leitrim Railway is a heritage railway, specially geared towards the tourist and railway enthusiast. At the Cavan and Leitrim Railway, we invite everyone who comes to Dromod to make a journey back in time on the old narrow-gauge railway.
  
  
• The Mayo Experience - An Experience to Remember
  Time is certainly a scarce commodity in today’s world! Are you caught in a struggle for time? Do you find yourself using phrases like "If only I had more time", "there aren’t enough hours in the day", "where does time go?" Do you identify with this? Are you caught up in the rat race of daily life?
  
  
• The North Leitrim Natural History and Heritage Tour - something for everyone!
  Interested in exploring the vibrant past? The "North Leitrim Natural History and Heritage Tour" offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rich and hidden heritage of this diverse area. The tour interprets the shaping forces of our region.
  
  
• The Úna Bhán Tourism Co-Op
  Úna Bhán Tourism Co-Op, based in the historic Cistercian Abbey town of Boyle, Co.Roscommon, provides a one-stop-shop approach for your holiday requirements- be it a weekend away on your own or a longer vacation for all the family.
  
  
• Walking Through Time... Linking the Natural and Cultural Landscapes, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
  You love being in the great outdoors, savouring the fresh air, the fragrance of wild flowers and the silence, broken only by birdsong.
  
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• Burrenbeo
  Burrenbeo – the living Burren is an information and educational project which aims to promote a more inclusive and sustainable approach to the management of the Burren. The Burrenbeo website features over 250 pages of professionally researched and beautifully presented information on all aspects of the Burren region.
  
  
• The Gyreum, a replication of an hundred foot wide wooden ring fort
  The Gyreum, a magnificent replication of an hundred foot wide wooden ring fort is located above the shores of Lough Arrow in rural Sligo. It is itself a new wonder at the junction of some ancient ley lines. Its 360 degree views look out over 5 counties and it is aligned along three vital solar events.

Crafts :


• A world away from it all at The Angling/Visitor Centre, Athleague, Co. Roscommon
  "Energy and peacefulness", "magnificent setting", "excellent cuisine", just some of the comments taken from the comment book in the Angling /Visitor Centre, Athleague, Co Roscommon.

Eating and Drinking :


• An Chúirt Hotel, Gweedore, an experience of utter relaxation in Donegal awaits you
  "The shades of night were falling fast as round Errigal’s base we past. Then the welcome lights of the Gweedore Hotel appeared in view.

Literature :


• A visit to Connemara`s Best Kept Secret... Killary Fjord
  The Killary has one very special feature – it is Ireland’s only fjord. Like its Scandinavian counterparts, the fjord was formed during the Ice Age when a glacier excavated a nine-mile long channel down to the sea. That glacier left behind an area of spectacular natural beauty which is one of Connemara’s best kept secrets.
  
  
• Clare Language Centre
  Founded in 1992, the Clare Language Centre gives students the opportunity to learn English in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis. Students are welcome to stay in the school all day, make lunch, or have tea and coffee in the kitchen, chat to other students and the staff, or use the library and the internet.
  
  
• The Wild Rose Waterbus (Lough Gill Cruises, Sligo, Ireland)
  "I will arise and go now" and view the Lake Isle of Innisfree on board the Wild Rose Waterbus. Departure Times: Mid June to September Departing Daily from Doorley Park (beside the Blue Lagoon) 2.30pm & 5.30pm Departing Daily PARKES CASTLE 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm , 4.30pm , 6.

Music :


• Ballina - a Town that is Guaranteed to Delight and Entertain the Holidaymaker
  Ballina is a safe, scenic and welcoming destination for family and singles alike. It is the third biggest town in Connacht and is situated on the world famous River Moy – any fisherman’s delight.
  
  
• Joe Mooney Summer School
  The Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music Song and Dance has been running successfully since 1989 and celebrates its 15th Anniversary in July 2003. Handed down by the late John McKenna, a master local Flute player, who through his recordings in New York in 1920’s, established the flute as a major instrument in traditional music.
  
  
• Oideas Gael Language & Cultural Activity Holidays, Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal
  Why would over 2, 000 people, from 22 different countries, spend a week or more annually, in a beautiful but remote valley in Southwest Donegal? Increasing international interest in the Irish language makes Gleann Cholm Cille the spectacular location for Oideas Gael’s Irish language courses & cultural programmes.
  
  
• Sliabh an Iarainn Sunset Riverbus
  The Sliabh an Iarainn Sunset is the First Wheelchair Accessible Waterbus in Ireland and the only passenger vessel on the Shannon-Erne Waterway. It is also the only Riverbus in Europe to take you through restored Victorian Locks (which are operated by the use of a swipe card). Located in Ballinamore, Co.
  
  
• Swan Island Farm - Leitrim`s Best Kept Secret
  When visiting the West of Ireland, make sure to visit Ireland’s "haven of calm" and best kept secret Swan Island Farm in the heart of "Lovely Leitrim." The farm is located on the south shore of Garadice Lake on the Shannon Erne Waterway. It is situated just off the R204 in South Leitrim.
  
  
• The Ballina Street Festival And Arts Week
  The following is the programme for the 2002 festival. For details on next year’s event see the contact details below. The Ballina Street Festival and Arts Week is one of the most prestigious and family-orientated weeks in the Irish Calendar of Festivals.
  
  
• The Shannon Erne Waterway Region
  Now that everyone is living in the fast lane, the need to find quiet backwaters where the spirit can be nourished and restored has become a goal for discerning travellers everywhere. The Shannon Erne Waterway Region links you to an incredible, natural wonderland, with a rich historical and cultural tradition.

Sports :


• Hodson Bay Water Sports Athlone
  One-Hour, Boating Eco Tours for just € 25 per person are the latest way to spend your day, when you visit beautiful Hodson Bay on Lough Ree, just outside Athlone, Co. Roscommon.
  
  
• Sligo Riding Centre - Equestrian Centre of Excellence
  Approved by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments. Nestled between Knocknarea mountain and Union forest, 2 miles from Sligo city (pop.25, 000), on the Atlantic coast of Ireland sits Carrowmore, site of one of the oldest collections of Megalithic tombs and burial chambers in Europe, some dating to 3500 B.C.