Ireland Art, Bird + Castles & palaces pictures

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Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

Wander down medieval-style alleys lined with pubs, shops and galleries, then have a pint, listen to music or party.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.