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Planning a Vacation in Ireland

By Bernd Biege, About.com

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Sightseeing in Ireland

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Picking a list of attractions might be easy for some and hard work for others, but there are some things you should really see (though you won't be able to see them all in one short vacation). When planning a vacation in Ireland try to find a balance between the time spent traveling on the roads and actually taking in the sights - the Emerald Isle is far from ideal territory for a pure "road trip".

Depending on your interests, you might also like to consider:

Some hints on what you can expect during your stay are found in our monthly listing of events and festivals in Ireland.

And, finally, you might consider missing out on the overrated attractions and tourist traps in Ireland ...

And now for some practical advice on Irish vacations ...

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