Tag: Ireland

You’ll find Portlaoise in the South Midlands of Ireland. It is a community that offers Medieval roots with the Fort of Maryborough, access to the Slieve Bloom, and day trip access to Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. Portlaoise rose to prominence in Ireland as an industrial center. Steel and iron were the foundations of its initial wealth. As technologies evolved, the city’s industrial center transitioned into the manufacturing of electrical cables, rubber seals, and even tennis balls. The modern city, however,...

Facts about Ireland, Biggest city What are the name of the biggest city Ireland, and how big are city by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017

The sunny seaside resort community of Rosslare has provided a place for tourists to relax and explore in Ireland for more than 100 years. Why is it a “sunny” community? Because it receives over 300 more hours of sunlight compared to any other community in the nation. If you want to escape a gray day, then here's what you can do in the sunshine that Rosslare has to offer. Relax on Rossland Strand. A long and sandy strand of beach juts out...

Not only is Waterford the oldest city in all of Ireland, but it is also one of the most fascinating to explore. It was initially founded in the 9th century by Viking raiders who came to invade the land, but the local Irish drove them away by the turn of the 10th century. One of the most notable sights in the city is Reginald's Tower, which is the oldest urban civic building in the country and it's also the oldest...

Tralee may be one of the most picturesque communities that you ever visit, not only in Ireland but in all of Europe. It's a small enough community to provide you with a small town feeling, yet large enough to provide you with all the amenities that your holiday may need. The most notable event that draws people to Tralee every year is the annual rose festival, which has been held since 1959, but that is just one of the many...

Although part of a corridor that is home to over 1 million people, the city of Limerick is home to less than 100,000 people. Located near the River Shannon where there are four main crossing points to the city center, the earliest settlements of this city date back before the Viking era dominated the region, with documented settlements in 812. Another city, named Regia, is marked on maps that are dated to the second century. Limerick is notable today because...

Located on the Western edge of the Republic of Ireland, Galway is a large enough city to provide numerous opportunities for adventure, yet is still small enough to give the community a tight-knit feeling. Initially built in 1124, some might not enjoy a visit to this city for the fact that it has a reputation of staying true to the English crown more than the Irish people. It is, however, the heart of Ireland's culture and this city's vibrant personality...

Donegal is a classic Irish community that has a unique name: the “Fort of the Foreigners.” Until the early 17th century, this community was considered the capital of a Gaelic Kingdom that was controlled by the O'Donnell Clan. It sits on the mouth of the Eske at Donegal Bay, and the Bluestack Mountains make for a lovely backdrop. You'll often find yourself at The Diamond, the center of the town, because this is where much of the action happens to...

Once upon a time it was the seat of power for the Butler family. Today Kilkenny offers visitors a chance to enjoy 400 years of Irish history thanks to its beautiful castle, historic city walls, and the round tower of the Rothe House. Of course there is a popular beer that is brewed here as well, so grab your preferred beverage at a pub and so you're prepared to enjoy these additional sights. The Bridges of Kilkenny There are three bridges that...

Cork is a city that is proud to create its own personality and has done so since it was chartered in the late 12th century. The city itself was founded in the 10th century and was the site of an ancient Viking trading post. Some even believe that it was one of the key Western ports to the Scandinavian Trading Empire that existed in these early centuries. Times in Cork have not always been easy. The Black Plague wiped out half...