Ireland in Pictures

Posted by Janelle Nanos on March 17, 2010
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Have you ever traveled to Ireland? Well if you’re one of the 8.6 million tourists who explore the Emerald Isle each year you may have Sir Cornelius O’Brien to thank, say our pals over at NationalGeographic.com:

Ireland’s booming tourist industry was predicted by Sir Cornelius O’Brien–a self-proclaimed descendant of legendary High King Brian Boru–who wanted to capitalize on the throngs of Victorian tourists coming to see the magnificent views from the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. In 1835, O’Brien built his tower at the highest point of the cliffs so that visitors could stand on the roof in hopes of catching a glimpse of attractions like Galway Bay, the Twelve Pins, and the Aran Islands.

O’Brien did his part in the 17th century to promote Ireland’s prominence, and today Irish culture is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day in celebrations around the globe. But the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was actually held in colonial New York City in 1762, when Irish immigrants in the British colonial army marched their way down to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The parade in Dublin has only been happening, in comparison, for just over a wee 75 years.

For more photos and trivia on Ireland, check out the gallery and quiz on NationalGeographic.com. Where’s your favorite place in Ireland?

[Ireland Gallery]
[Ireland Quiz]

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    March 17, 2010, 5:59 pm

    That photo is phenomenal, as are the additional ones in the gallery. Ireland has such a haunting, peaceful beauty to it. A couple of years ago I spent two weeks traversing Great Britain. We made it to England, Scotland and Wales, but unfortunately, not to Ireland. One day… !
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    That picture is awesome. It is cool how the castle is right near the cliff overlooking the ocean. England also has a castle by the cliffs of Dover overlooking the sea like this one. However the cliff here appears to be much higher

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    March 18, 2010, 3:01 pm

    Certainly, the natural landscape of Ireland is both haunting and beautiful–though no longer haunted by fairies or elves. There are no forests for them to hide in anymore. Perhaps the ghosts have even packed up and left. The beauty of Ireland is shocking because of the barrenness of a land without trees. That a treeless world could still be beautiful is quite surprising to someone who has grown up in Appalachia.
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    March 18, 2010, 3:44 pm

    That photos is impressive. Ireland seems like a great place to visit.

  6. Kathlyn Johnson
    March 29, 2010, 1:51 am

    This is an awesome picture. I am actually part Irish but have never stepped foot in Ireland. I hope to one day make my way there.
    As a traveler you obviosely see a lot of sights but where do you find your information? Do you interview people there in the country, look it up on the web, or go to the library?
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    April 21, 2010, 6:03 pm

    Beautiful photos as always from NationalGeographic
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    May 3, 2010, 12:50 pm

    Wild and beautiful. It is a great place to visit.
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