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Gap
of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry, Co Kerry
Visitors to the Gap of Dunloe will be surrounded in natural
beauty from saffire blue lakes, the purple hue of the
Purple Mountains, yellow lillies in the lakes, lush green
grass, yellow gorse and dozens of fluffy white sheep that
roam freely around the hills. |
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Giant's
Causeway, Co Antrim
The Giant's Causeway is one of Ireland's most unusual
natural wonders. It's been estimated that approximately
37,000 basalt columns extend from the cliffs down to the
sea. |
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Glendalough,
Co Wicklow
Kevin, born in 498, is said to be a descendant from the
House of Leinster but rejected his life of privilege to
pursue a more spiritual calling. After spending some time
living in a cave in the Wicklow Mountains, Kevin eventually
founded a monastery in the valley situated between two
lakes. |
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Gleninsheen
Wedge Tomb, the Burren, Co Clare
The Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb is a fine example of the transition
beween Stone and Bronze Age cultures. |
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Gougane
Barra, Co Cork
On Holy Island set in the middle of a lake where the River
Lee originates in the hills of County Cork, St Finbarr
founded a monastery. 25 September is St Finbarr's Day
and celebrated the climax in Fibarr's pilgrimage to the
island. |
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Greystones,
Co Wicklow
Greystones is a quiet little town on the edge of the Irish
Sea. The Sugar Load Mountain is the backdrop and the famous
Bray Head the only thing separating the Greystones seafront
with the Bray seafront. |
