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Skellig Islands are two extraordinary rocky islands, sited just 13 km west of the coast of Kerry. Skellig Micheal, the larger of the two rocky outcrops, rises sharply to some 212 m, and near the summit, situated on a ledge, are the remains of an early Christian monastery. Its foundation remains shrouded in mystery, but it is known that a small community of about a dozen monks were based there between the 6th and 12th centuries. Photo by: Janek Kloss
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The Giant’s Causeway is a World Heritage site, National Nature Reserve and Northern Ireland’s premier tourist attraction. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea.  Formed between 50 and 60 million years ago, takes its name from the legends of Finn MacCool. Known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the World.
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Ashford Castle is a magnificent monument to over 700 years of history and tradition and is appreciated by visitors from all over the world. Dates back to 1228, the castle opened as an exclusive hotel in 1939. Today it is recognized as one of the most luxurious resort hotels in the world. The hotel sets on the shores of Ireland’s second largest lake- Lough Corrib. The estate is 350 acres of private estate and gardens and once belonged to the Guiness family.

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Off the west coast of County Mayo lies Ireland’s largest island, Achill, a picturesque place that boasts the highest sea cliffs in Europe on its northern coast. A popular tourist destination, Achill is connected to the mainland by a swing bridge that enables cars to cross as well as boats to pass. Two large, bleak mountains, Slievemore and Croughan, both rising over 650m, loom impressively over the island. Photo by: Tommy Mulligan
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Tory Island is tiny, only 5 km long and 1 km wide, but with four towns and a number of historical sites, it remains a strong community. Rugged, treeless, bleak and buffeted by wind, Tory Island is also remarkably beautiful in its way. Both mystical and remote, this granite rock rises from the sea off the north-west coast of Donegal.
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Light House Cinema is a decidedly different and exciting movie theatre. The cinema is located at Smithfield in Dublin, Ireland. It looks and functions best when people are using it. Light House cinema is also an institution in Dublin. It began showing Irish, independent, foreign-language, art house and classic cinema 20 years ago, closed in 1966, and re-opened this summer in its new, customized space.
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In the 1990’s Zorbing is originated in New Zealand as a new adventure challenge. The sport ride is a totally bizarre but also it’s fun experience. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages who don’t mind being strapped inside an enormous clear plastic ball.
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