Have Fun In Ireland

[Travel Guru]

We love Ireland, and it is so easy to have fun there. Ireland has the typical European charm, and something else that we can only call "magical". Of all the vacations/ hollidays that we have been on, I must say that our trip to Ireland was one of our favorites.

The history of Ireland really amazes me. Getting to know Ireland means getting to know its history, and for every landmark you visit there’s a tale to tell. The country’s hills and valleys have seen Neolithic farmers clear the land, and fugitives hide in its woods; its plains have witnessed great armies massing ready for combat. And its furthest flung islands, like the Skelligs and the Blaskets off the coast of Kerry, have sheltered monks who turned Ireland into the Land of Saints and Scholars – for a time the very center of Christianity in Europe.

One of our favorite islands in Ireland is the Cape Clear Island Adventure Centre. It is also Ireland's most southerly approved campsite and is stunningly located on the shores of south Harbour on Cape Clear Island. With a pitch capacity of 20 it is a family focused / quiet and relaxing site. This campsite is ideal for visitors who wish to participate in activities provided on site or alternatively as a base to explore the island in their own time. Activities provided are kayak hire, snorkel gear hire, hill walking, team challenges and games, rock fishing and power kite flying. Organised activities led by qualified instructors may also be arranged if booked in advance.

Of course no trip to Ireland would be complete without a trip to Blarney Castle. Dating from 1446, Blarney Castle is a tower house built on solid limestone in wonderful grounds that are ideal for a picnic. Someone will soon talk you into kissing the Blarney Stone, a custom invented fairly recently, though Blarney's association with the gift of the gab goes back a long time. We also love the Kilkenny Castle. On a lovely bend of the Nore is Kilkenny Castle, one of Ireland's most magnificent fortresses. Three of the castle's towers are from the original 1192 stone building and the antique collection, while not all original is still impressive. Also onsite is one of Ireland's most important art galleries outside Dublin.

It's just so easy to have fun in Ireland!