religion in Ireland (May), Lúnasa (August) and Samhain (November) Interesting facts of Ireland · Ireland has won seven times the Eurovision Song Contest, more than any other country · The Irish consume in average 131.1 liters of beer per year · There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people · St. Patrick was not actually Irish, he was Roman Sightseeing The Ring of Kerry Bunratty Castle · The Ring of Kerry has · It is the most complete some of the Europe's and authentic medieval finest beaches that castle in Ireland provide all the facilities · Contains mainly 15th for a traditional seaside holiday and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, · Provides an amazing insight into the ancient
history Sport Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland in terms of match attendance and community involvement, with about 2,600 clubs on the island. In 2003 it represented 34% of total sports attendances at events in Ireland and abroad, followed by hurling at 23%, soccer at 16% and rugby at 8% and the All- Ireland Football final is the most watched event in the sporting calendar Places of interest Bunratty Castle Large tower house in Ireland. Blarney Castle It is the one of the most visited sights in Ireland. A medieval stronghold in Ireland. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Cormac Laidir MacCarthy, Lord of Muscry. Ireland details Population - 2011 census 4,581,269(119th) Density 65
Splendid scenery Rich in ruined castles and abbeys The town of Cork a city built on water. Boasts the lively October jazz festival and a bohemian spirit Bantry House the home of the White family since 1739. It houses an eclectic collection of art and furnishing from all over Europe The Lower Shannon Covers the counties of Clare, Limerick and Tipperary The Rock of Cashel a fortified abbey on a limestone outcrop. It was the seat of the Kings of Munster for over 700 years Bunratty Castle built in the 15th century by the local Gaelic clans The Burren a vast limestone plateau Cliffs of Moher rise to a height of 200m and extend for 8 km The West of Ireland Sparsely populated Features mountains, low stone walls and peat bogs Galway a fastgrowing university town. About 75% of the people speak Gaelic Connemara National Park founded in 1980. Visitors can see tombs, old ridges and arable fields Northwest Ireland
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