Facts about Ireland
It contains 3
lakes, Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg.
Irish delicacies...
Drisheen is a type of pudding made from cow's, pigs or sheeps blood. White pudding is a
mixture of pork, cereal, bread, fat and suet. Periwinkles are sea snails boiled in salted water.
Guinness...
To trip to Ireland would be complete without sampling a pint of the black stuff! It's said that
no matter where you go in the world, only in Ireland will you be served the most velvety, and
creamiest pint of the "black stuff".
Bailey's Irish Cream...
This hugely popular liquor has been around since the `70's.
Irish pubs...
Stumble upon a "trad night", throw in the customary singsong, a bit of Irish dancing and
you're in for a crackin' evening!
A sporting nation...
Irish people are very passionate about Gaelic games football, hurling, rounders, handball
and camogie. Rugby and soccer are also very well supported in Ireland.
The great outdoors...