In 1170 Ireland was again invaded, by the Normans, led by Strongbow, beginning a period of almost 800 years of occupation.
The importance of the Normans in Ireland’s history cannot be overstated – they had an effect on every aspect of life and the legacy of their building is still visible throughout the country. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland are Norman castles.
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Known as the city of the tribes, Galway is the undisputed festival capital of Ireland and no matter what time of year you visit the chances are there will be something on.
It’s also well situated for touring both Connemara and North Clare and the Burren region, has good night life and excellent restaurants. Great traditional music too.
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The fact that all these places are completely free to visit does not in any way make them inferior – some of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland are on this list.
If you are traveling to Ireland on a tight budget, this is definitely a page you need to print out and take with you.
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Used as a token of love and friendship this traditional Galway ring can be worn in several different ways to signify the status of the wearer – married/attached or free and looking?!
There are many stories about its origin, some fanciful though even the most likely contender is a tale of adventure and romance.
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The county of Cork is famous for its huge number of artisan food producers, and restaurant menus in the city heavily feature their excellent produce.
For hard core foodies, no visit would be complete without tasting the local delicacy of tripe and drisheen – if you dare!
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