See the 17th century city walls of Londonderry

Londonderry Ireland Highlight

1. Cliffs of Moher

   by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe One of Ireland’s natural wonders, these 228m (760-ft.) cliffs stretch for over 8km (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast. They offer spirit-raising, panoramic views, especially from the 19th-century O’Brien’s Tower at the northern end. The Cliffs are a very dramatic place, with the roar of the waves crashing below and the ca... more »

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2. Cobh

   The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started its fateful maiden voyage. Cobh is also a great place to learn about the Great Irish Famine and put history in perspective. Cobh is one of the stops along with Middleton and the Rock of Cashel on tour travel days between Cork and Kilkenny.

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3. Cork

   Cork is known as ‘The Rebel City’ because it was the heart of the Irish Independence movement of the 1800’s, although today is a busy commercial hub for the south of Ireland it is a name the city still likes to promote. With a population of around 180,000 people, Cork may be far smaller than the capital of Dublin, but if you ask any of the proud local Corkians they will tell you Cork is simply su... more »

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