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Holidays in Shannon Region
This is the official site for the Region of Shannon, which includes Counties Clare. Limerick, North Kerry, North Tipperary, and South Offaly. In addition to the vast listings, their intelligent site also has a number of maps and a search feature. Well done.
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Mayo on the Move
Not mayo for your sandwich, but the stunning landscapes of County Mayo, Ireland. Their multi-faceted site is a search engine for the area as well as a link filled guide for everything you seek (lodging, pubs, history, festivals, museums). Bravo, Mayo!
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Travel Ireland: Cities & Counties
Every county from Antrinm to Tyrone, and every major city in Ireland and Northern Ireland is represented here at Travel-Ireland. You can link to each area's official site, as well as explore what the on-line reservation system offers.
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Local Ireland: Visit the Counties
Local Ireland presents top-notch information to tourism sites for all of Ireland's main counties. Choose from Connacht, Ulster, Muntser and Leinster, and other areas. An easy-to-use map
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Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry Ireland
Its not that we're partial to County Kerry, but Dingle Peninsula looked so breathtaking and charming on their elegant site that we had to include it. In addition to many lodging and dining choices, read about the fascinating heritage of the area and gaze at the misty photos.
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Galway
This site boasts that it's "The Complete Guide to Galway", and it surely qualifies. All the tourist links you need (lodging,dining, shopping) to plan a visit, smartly presented and quite extensive. Also includes much local info, such as current news and real estate listings.
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Kenmare Co Kerry Ireland
Who wouldnt want to visit Kenmare, called here "the tidiest town in Kerry"? A visit to their web site should be your first stop, where you'll find plenty of accommodation and restaurant choices, and a chance to read up on the history of the area.
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Renvyle House Hotel, Galway
Get out to Galway and stay at this scenic spot. The Renvyle House Hotel has plenty to offer, including Theme Weekend tour packages. Try a Weekend of Murder & Mystery, a Cookery School, or a Week of Busy Relaxation. This complete site offers facility descriptions, photos, directions, price, and more.
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Waterford The Crystal County
In County Waterford you can shop for world famous crystal AND do all of the holiday activities that make a trip to Ireland worthwhile. A charming area with gardens and estates, as well many a hill to climb, or play golf on. Their official site includes the very handy search function.
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Clonakilty Visitors Guide
West Cork is well represented by the town of Clonakilty (try to say it fast three times!). Although the site has a dull appearance, it serves up an amazing amount of local tourist info, as well as links to area businesses (video stores, medical services, carpenters) in the event you'd like to hire a local.
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Kerry Web
If Kerry's in your sights, look here. This guide links to businesses all around the area, with a wonderful interactive map and links to sights on heritage, hotels, transportation and more. Plus, check out tourist info on Limerick.
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West Clare
Dubbed "One of Ireland's best kept secrets", this seaside region offers golf, horseback riding and dolphin watching. The county's official site has a nice range of lodging and restaurant choices.
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