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Cork, County Cork
		Cork Cityscape: In the heart of many major Irish cities are rivers and quays that crisscross the city. I especially like the old buildings that line the quays, as they are colorful and full of character.
		Blarney Castle Grounds: This picture was taken from atop Blarney Castle, looking out on the gardens and countryside surrounding Cork.
		Football: No matter where I went, there were always spirited games of football going on in the center of each town. I spotted these kids playing football near Cork, and I had to capture the action.
Dublin, Dublin Region
		Newspapers in the Park: I was walking through a city park in Dublin and was intrigued by this couple reading the morning paper.
		Dublin Bridges: The many historic bridges of Dublin create an interesting scene as they are reflect in the River Liffey.
		Bewley's Oriental Cafe: Nestled in a busy pedestrian mall in Dublin, Bewley's is a popular eatery which is also an Irish institution.
		Custom House: Dublin is jam-packed with block after block of historic architecture. I was intrigued by the Custom House and the way it is floodlight at night.
		Streetlights: (Left) It is easy to let your mind travel back in time as you survey the Dublin cityscape. Leprechaun: (Right) Is it just me, or does this goofy looking guy look like Conan O'Brien?
Killarney National Park, County Kerry
		Killarney National Park: After traveling by coach throughout eastern Ireland, I assumed that the whole country was lush rolling countryside. This isn't so in Killarney, where a mix of mountains, fields, and swamps create an intriguing environment.
		Innisfallen Island: (Left) While in Killarney we took a boat to Innisfallen Island, where we found the ruins of a centuries-old monastery. Horse-Drawn Carriage: (Right) Carriages still travel the centuries-old routes in the Killarney National Park.
Castles
		Blarney Castle: (Left) The legendary Blarney Castle is a destination for countless tourists. It is said that those who go to very top can forever enrich their lives by kissing the Blarney Stone. Let's hope it really works! King John's Castle: (Right) The 400 year-old King John's Castle watches over Limerick. After surviving countless wars and years of neglect, it has been restored and is now a museum.
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Limerick, Couty Limerick Although it was totally unplanned, I lucked out and ended up in Limerick for St. Patrick's Day. As part of the festivities, a massive parade with six thousand people made its way down main street. I hope you enjoy the moments I captured.

Encarta map of Ireland: See an excellent map of Ireland

Ireland Travel Information: Lonely Planet Destination Guide: Lonely Planet's guidebooks are second to none. Go here to read their on-line edition

The Irish Times: Ireland's national newspaper, online and updated daily

Tourism Ireland: Read about the many attractions in Ireland

Guinness: Love it or hate it, it is hard to think about Ireland without thinking of Guinness

The Blarney Stone: See photos and read a history of Blarney Castle

The Blarney Stone: Read another history of Blarney Castle

History Channel: St. Patrick's Day: An in-depth look into St. Patrick's Day

Ireland's Eye: Read about the many attractions in Ireland

The Path to Peace: Ireland.com's look at The Troubles in Northern Ireland

Killarney National Park: See one of the most beautiful parks in the world

Flags Of The World: Ireland: Information about and history of Ireland's flag

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Time Visited: March 2000

Main Cities Visited: Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Limerick

Modes of Transportation: Airplane, bus, motorboat, train

How I Ended Up There: Spring Break 2000

Memorable Foods: Guinness, Murphy's, Beamish, every variety of Cadbury's chocolate known to man, Irish Stew, Shepherd's Pie, Wine Gums, Brown bread ice cream

What I Liked: ancient ruins, friendliness of people, St. Patrick's Day Parade

What I Disliked: blah food, encroachment of new development on countryside

Where I Stayed: Hostels, Bed & Breakfasts, many airports

Ireland in Five Words: green, medieval, festive, jovial, traditional

My Thoughts: My first foray into Europe was Ireland, where I ended up in early 2000 primarily because I scored a ridiculously inexpensive ticket. Other than the usual pub and Leprechaun-related Irish stereotypes we hear about in America I quickly found that I knew very little about the real Ireland. I started my journey in Dublin and eventually made my way west to Limerick, where by luck I was there for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Along the way I also visited Cork (where I had to stop and kiss the Blarney Stone) and the beautiful national park in Killarney, which gave me a greater appreciation for the “natural” Ireland. Seeing the country with my own eyes (and without the aforementioned stereotypes) was very rewarding and I highly recommend a visit to anyone.