Home to the capital, Dublin, it holds a population of more than two million people with the main language, English, with close to 75% of the population speaking Irish which is very common on the western coast. Irish is a Celtic language with Indo-European roots, sometimes referred to as Gaelic- which refers to the Scottish language. It should correctly be defined as Irish Gaelic. The name Gaelic is derived from the word Gale, the name given to the Celts. The Irish word for the language is Gaelige.

This fairly beautiful country is endowed with people who love farming and is also best known for its good production of meat like bacon, poultry and dairy products. The surrounding sea, inland lakes and rivers offer some of the best seafood which includes the salmon, trout, lobster, mussels and periwinkles.

Dublin offers some of the best restaurants- like the Malt house, K.C.Blake's, Kirwan's Lane Creative Crusine, Mcdonagh's Seafood House -and eating places to suit your pocket, and sample some of the specialities offered like the Dublin Bay prawns, Oysters, Irish stew, Crubeens, Colcannon, Soda bread and the Souffl? made with carrageen. Accompany these dishes with a toast from Dublin's whiskeys; Jamesons, John Powers Gold Label, Hewitts, Paddy and Middleton just to mention a few.

Obviously you won't claim to have travelled to Ireland without you having to visit some of the most fascinating attractions ever for a once-in-a lifetime experience. They include The Burren- which is wedged between the rough beauty of the Aran Islands and the bustling university city of Galway, with its near featureless desolation which has often been likened to a moonscape and the ancient monuments and bizarre rock formations abound- The Hill of Tara, Dublin City, Glendalough, The Giant's causeway, the list is endless.

Dublin has some of the most frequently visited hotels to its name; Adare, Arklow, Belfast, Birr, Clong, Clifden, County Dongeal, Ballsbridge and many more that you have to visit and acknowledge them. Especially the Adre Manor hotel and golf resort which combines old world charm with the ultimate golf and beauty spa equestrian facilities branding it a luxury destination that offers you the perfect choice of accommodation.

The history of Ireland is littered with dates and names, heroes and villains, successes and grandiose failures. Learn the overview of the Irish Saints and how Christianity influenced Ireland and what transpired from The Battle of the Boyne- 1690, which involved two armies consisting of the Danish, French, Dutch, Huguenot, German, English and even the Irish. That is why every visitor to Ireland should have some background information on the history and culture of the island. This will not only help to make sense of it all, it will also lead to a much deeper appreciation and more enjoyment of the visit. Some amazing fact and attractions which simply have to be seen in their historical context don't you think?

Now the transport and communication sector has adversely developed with the ever evolving global technology. Ireland has over 34 airports of which 15 are paved and some of the most important sea ports- Cork, Dublin and Shannon Foynes. You can preferably hire a car for individual tours or a bus if you are in a group and scatter yourself on this island.

As said, when in Rome do as Romans. So next time you think of going out for any vacation, think of Ireland and you will surely become part of it.