Ireland

Famous for its culture, language, landscapes, and rainy weather, Ireland is one of the most remarkable places in the world. With Ireland being inhabited for over 8,000 years, historical highlights can be found at nearly every street corner.

Things to see and do

Galway

Galway is located on the west side of Ireland and it is the fastest growing city of the country. The city is most famous for its castles, ruins, and landscapes. But Galway also has a thriving night life, with festivals, theatres, nightclubs, and pubs, and therefore Galway offers excitement to people of all ages. Irish culture at its best!

Cork

Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and is is located in the south of Ireland. The city centre of Cork can be compared with the city centres of (North) Ireland’s largest cities Dublin and Belfast. In 2005 Cork was Europe’s Capital of Culture. In and around Cork, lots of beautiful ruins, castles, landscapes, and cathedrals can be found. Cork is also a major Irish seaport.

Did you know...

... that every 6th of January it is Ireland’s traditional ‘girls’s night out’?

... that one of Ireland’s most famous historical persons, St. Patrick, was not really Irish, but British? Irish raiders took St. Patrick prisoner and he was brought to Ireland as a shepherd. St. Patrick escaped, but then had a vision from God telling him to return to Ireland as a missionary.

... that many people go to Cork to kiss the Blarney Castle? It is said that if you do, you will get the Gift of the Gab, which means that you will speak in a persuasive and interesting way.

... that the first factory Ford Motor Company USA built outside of America was in Cork? Owner Henry Ford’s ancestors were from Cork.

... that a pious legend credits St. Patrick with banishing all snakes from Ireland? St. Patrick chased them into the sea after they assailed him during his 40-day fast on top of a hill.

How to get there

International airports relatively close to Cork are, of course, Cork Airport, but also Shannon Airport, which is just north of Limerick, on the west coast. International airports close to Cork are Cork Airport, Shannon Airport, and Ireland West Airport Knock, in County Mayo, in the north west. Of course, in Dublin is an international airport as well.

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