Irish Holiday Guide (aviation maintenance)
No commentsBy Thomas Regan
Ireland is a small island located in Western Europe. It is divided into 32 counties, 26 of them are part of the Republic of Ireland and are governed by the Irish Government and the remaining 6 (Northern Ireland) are governed by the British Government. There are approximately 5 million people living on the Island. The unit of currency in the Republic is the Euro and the unit of currency in Northern Ireland is the British Pound. Both English and Irish are official languages. The weather is unpredictable but generally the winters are mild and the summers are cool.
The following counties are part of the Republic of Ireland.
Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.
The following counties are part of Northern Ireland.
Antrim, Armagh, Derry (a.k.a Londonderry), Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone.
Smoking is now illegal in the Republic of Ireland in restaurants and bars and any public area that does not have an open roof. Usually the pubs have a designated area outside where you can smoke.
Dublin is the capitol city and there is a thriving nightlife in the city centre, temple bar is a bustling cultural, residential and small business district. Comprising of 28 acres, this area is brimming with arts, culture and entertainment along with some of Dublin’s top restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels and shops.
Blarney Castle in Cork is famous for its stone - The Stone of Eloquence - which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it. Attracting visitors from all over the world, the castle is situated 8 km from Cork City. In the grounds of the castle the Rock Close and gardens convey ‘druidic’ charm and magical delights of centuries past.
Dingle in County Kerry is a favorite with tourists. You can see Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin who’s been living at the mouth of Dingle Harbour since 1984. Dingle Oceanworld is a state-of-the-art aquarium overlooking Dingle Harbour and the Dingle Marina. It is Ireland’s premier purpose-built sea life centre and sanctuary for the rare fish life often found stranded along the shores of the Dingle Peninsula.
The Aran Islands comprise three islands (Inis Mr, Inis Mein and Inis irr) located at the mouth of Galway Bay. The names are Irish language for ‘the big island’, ‘the middle island’, ‘the south island’ respectivly. The Aran Islands are rich in the language, culture and heritage of Ireland. The islands can be reached by sea by catching a ferry at Rossaveal, or by air at Connemara Regional airport near Inverin.
A good website to book holiday accommodation (Hotel, B&B, Guesthouse, Hostel or Self Catering) in Ireland is www.accommodation.ie
The Cliffs of Moher are situated in County Clare and bordering the Burren Area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Standing 230 metres above the ground at their highest point and 8km long, the Cliffs boast one of the most amazing views in Ireland. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as the valleys and hills of Connemara.
The Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim lurking below the gaunt sea wall where the land ends, must have struck wonder into the hearts of the ancient Irish. The Causeway is a geological freak, caused by volcanic eruptions, and cooling lava. The ancients knew differently: clearly this was giants’ work and, more particularly, the work of the giant Finn McCool, the Ulster warrior and commander of the king of Ireland’s armies. Finn could pick thorns out of his heels while running and was capable of amazing feats of strength. Once, during a fight with a Scottish giant, he scooped up a huge clod of earth and flung it at his fleeing rival. The clod fell into the sea and turned into the Isle of Man. The hole it left filled up with water and became Lough Neagh!
Thomas Regan works as a tour guide in Dublin City and recommends www.accommodation.ie to book holiday accommodation in Ireland.
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Visiting the Basque Country
By Edward Walsner
San Sebastian is the jewel in Spain’s Basque Country. Known as Donostia in Basque, it is situated above the scenic La Concha bay. It has a two-mile-long promenade of white sand beaches that just invites you to lie down and work on your tan.
The Old Town
The Old Town is where one can get a glimpse of the history of San Sebastian. Its main square or Plaza de la Constitucin is now filled with caf tables instead of the bulls and bullfighters that used to occupy this former bull ring. You can make a tour of the little shops around the square, taste the delicious pastries that are the specialty in some bakeries and buy souvenirs that proclaim Basque independence. You can also visit the Baroque and Gothic churches that are a part of this old town of San Sebastian.
Aquariums
You can also visit the Aquarium where you can look at rays and sharks as they swim lazily around. It also features a show of fishing techniques used by Basque fishermen throughout the ages. The Naval Museum also has many interesting exhibits that show the intimate connection between the Basques and the sea.
Bilbao
Bilbao is the capital of the Basque Country. Under Franco it was a grimy, depressed city but recently it has become a vibrant Basque city that has assumed its role. It now has an opera house, a convention center and its pride and joy - the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural marvel that proclaims the new Bilbao.
A Visit to the Guggenheim
The first stop for any tourist is almost always a visit to the Guggenheim. Its stunning design and construction can hold your attention for hours as you contemplate its limestone and titanium structure. Inside, you can choose which of the twenty galleries you will visit. You can even learn beforehand about a particular artist from the teaching aids on the ground floor.
Lekeitio
Lekeitio is a small fishing village where you can stay while you explore the coast and the hill villages. It does not have much to offer by way of sightseeing except for a good example of a Basque Gothic church.
A Visit to Guernica
From Lekeitio you can visit the nearby town of Guernica made famous by Picasso’s painting of the same name. It is the site of the oak tree of Guernica, a symbol of Basque nationalism throughout the ages.
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