Ireland ResultsAbout Ireland Ireland Fact: The origin of Ireland (English) or Éire (Irish, rhymes with fire) is uncertain. Eiru is a mythological divine heroine from the earliest Old Irish literature. The modern word Ireland derives from a combination of the Gaelic "Éire" with the Germanic word "land". 

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 The Irish State The Irish State
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 Ireland Information and Facts Ireland Information and Facts
 Ireland Vacation & Travel Ireland Vacation & Travel
 Ireland Map Ireland Map
 Ireland Photographs and Pictures Ireland Photographs and Pictures
 Ireland Lodging & Accommodations Ireland Lodging & Accommodations
 

The Irish State "The Irish State"


Irish State Web Site - Links to all state organizations and government departments, laws, the national budget. Information for citizens and businesses. Their About Ireland link takes you to information about people, culture, and history.

Ask Ireland - Government-sponsored web site with information for visiting, working, locating a business in Ireland or buying goods from Ireland. Includes a summary of how the Irish tiger economy was created and work visa information.

Information on Public Services - An index to all the government services, including births, deaths and marriages, health, legal issues, employment, consumer protection, the arts, education, utilities and sports.

Northern Ireland "Northern Ireland"


Northern Ireland Executive - The official web site of the Northern Ireland government includes information about The Executive, government departments, north/south cooperation, British/Irish cooperation and general information about Northern Ireland's economy.

Northern Ireland Office - The Northern Ireland Office of the United Kingdom government site includes information about rhe area's political background, policing & criminal justice, parades and the Belfast Agreement.

BBC Northern Ireland - The latest news, weather and sports in Northern Ireland, BBC television and radio programming, music, and in-depth information about the BBC's Irish dramas.

Ireland Information and Facts "Ireland Information and Facts"


Ireland Facts - From Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs, a collection of facts about Ireland, including Ireland in brief, fact shees, and in-depth information about its land and people, culture, economy and history. Includes information about Northern Ireland.

CIA Factbook - From the Central Intelligence Agency, data about the Irish State's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation and military. Includes a map of Ireland and the Irish flag.

Irish State Population - The Central Statistics Office has census data, employment statistics, agricultural data, tourism statistics, a statistical yearbook, and special information for students.

Ireland Vacation & Travel "Ireland Vacation & Travel"


Irish Tourist Board (Bord Fáilte) - Irish State's official tourism site lists things to do, events, how to get to Ireland, and includes a personal travel planner feature. Includes links to regional travel sites. You can also use their site to find a tour operator and reserve a hotel.

Northern Ireland Tourist Board - Northern Ireland's official tourism site includes things to do, activities, where to stay, food, entertainment, culture and touring ideas.

Heritage Ireland - A guide to historic sites, arts & culture, parks & gardens of the Irish State. Sponsored by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands

Heritage Towns of Ireland - Ireland's 22 Heritage Towns' unique character comes from architectural styles that may spanning centuries, and they present their history thoughtfully. This site includes a list of all of them, a map and suggested itineraries.

Lonely Planet Ireland - Lonely Planet covers every aspect of Irish travel, including sights off the beaten track, facts for the traveler, history and culture. Use the interactive map to find travel information by area.

Ireland Map "Ireland Map"


Maps of Ireland - Click on this country map to get increasing levels of detail. Goes all the way down to individual city streets, with detail that shows points of interest and hotels.

Ireland Route Planner - Pick an origin and destination, and places you want to go in between. You get detailed driving directions.

Ordinance Survey Ireland - The official mapping organization for the Irish State. They offer paper maps and atlases, tourist maps, digital maps and aerial photographs. Maps cover all of Ireland, individual counties or cities and towns. Order online.

Ireland Photographs and Pictures "Ireland Photographs and Pictures"


Ireland Photos - A collection of almost 200 Ireland photos, taken all over the country. Photos by Jim Steinhart. Click on the Northern Ireland link for another 60 photos.

Scatach Images - A collection of landscape photography and contemporary Irish images, taken over twenty years by photographer Dermot O'Dowda. Topics include myths & sacred sites, going west, street people & towns, and quirky photos.

Ireland Photos - A collection of about a hundred photos of Irish places, with a short description of each place. Photos are also for sale.

Images of Ireland - A collection of Ireland photos, with a special feature: each one links to information about the place where it was taken. About 25 photos in two galleries.

Ireland Lodging & Accommodations "Ireland Lodging & Accommodations"


Ireland Accommodation - Irish Tourism lists hotels and other accommodations in the Irish State and Northern Ireland.

Ireland Bed & Breakfasts - Their listings include over 250 bed & breakfasts and guesthouses. Search by location or through an interactive map, or by name. Includes photos of most properties, rates and contact information.

Ireland Farm Stays - Links to farmhouse accommodations with photographs, detailed property profiles and contact information.

Ireland RV Parks & Campgrounds - Lists over 100 RV parks and campground in Ireland. Includes facilities, rates and graded and registered with Bord Fáilte.

Irish Castles - Irish country estates and castles that now operate as hotels. Includes photos and summary of facilities and accommodations. Reserve online.

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