- The Republic
of Ireland can be geographically divided into 5 areas.
- The eastern
counties around Dublin are rich in history with neolithic sites,
abbeys, churches, castles, grand houses and gardens. For walkers,
there are the Wicklow mountains and the best beaches are also
in County Wicklow.
- The south -
eastern counties are mostly low- lying. Rich pastureland extends
to the quiet coastline of long sandy beaches, where low cliffs
edge the deep bays and mudflats teem with wading birds. The sunny
drier climate attracts visitors to this area, famous for its
excellent beaches.
- For many, the
south - western counties represent the best that Ireland can
offer the holiday - maker. The counties of Cork and Kerry have
beautiful coastlines, charming towns, a mild climate provided
by the Gulf Stream and lush inland scenery.
- The three western
counties of Galway, Clare and Mayo encompass a huge variety of
landscapes and sights. Highlights are the grey - white expanses
of bare limestone in the Burren, and the wild coast and mountains
of Connemara.
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