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Just ten of hundreds of great experiences to be had in the Emerald Isle

PATRICIA PRESTON,

IrishCentral.com Travel Expert

Published Saturday, August 21, 2010, 7:21 AM

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Giants Causeway, County Antrim

10. Sample the Northern Delights

The Northeast corner of Ireland – otherwise called Northern Ireland or simply The North – is enjoying a new emphasis on political progress and harmony. Peace and prosperity have arrived, and Northern Ireland is a now a magnet for visitors. Two focal points are Belfast, quickly becoming Europe’s new “in” city, and Derry (www.derryvisitor.com), one of Europe’s finest intact walled cities. Scenic areas include the Glens of Antrim (www.northantrim.com/theglensofantrim.htm), Mountains of Mourne (www.mournemountains.com), and the silvery shorelines of Lough Erne (www.fermanaghlakelands.com), but the top attraction by far is the Giant’s Causeway (www.giantscausewayireland.com), a natural rock formation stretching for three miles along the coast. Formed millions of years ago, the causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage site and often called the 8th wonder of the world. For more information: www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Patricia (Pat) Preston has written 23 travel books (15 about Ireland). Her latest book, Ireland Travel 101 (http://www.IrelandTravel101.com) won 1st Place in the Travel Guide category of the North American Travel Journalists Association annual competition this year. Visit Pat’s web site (http://www.IrelandExpert.com).

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DLW12183 | Aug 23, 2010, 10:57 AM EDT

In four trips I have done all 10 but you left out Dingle Penninsula and the drive from the North over the Conner Pass. Even on a rainy day it is spectacular and my all time favorite place in Ireland.

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carollover | Aug 23, 2010, 10:17 AM EDT

Also make time for: The Dingle Peninsula Skellig Michael Inishmore and Dun Aengus West Cork--Healy Pass, Mizen Head, Glengariff I agree completely with the remarks about Donegal--my favorite Irish county, and I've been to all 32 of them.

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Mizmallow | Aug 22, 2010, 10:38 PM EDT

One of the 10% of Americans who have been to Donegal... actually several times and all over Donegal because one of my grandfathers was born in Dunfanaghy.

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Celtica43 | Aug 22, 2010, 02:18 PM EDT

Kinsale is to Ireland as Annapolis is to USA! Just beautiful and delicious. Sail away...

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judiron | Aug 22, 2010, 12:23 PM EDT

I went to Ireland 14 yrs. ago to visit relatives in Siloh. I loved Ireland, but preferred the West coast. Loved a town called Kinsail. Also a little plaace call Goleen, I think that's the spelling. a friend lent us his home on the N. Sea. I'd love to own property there but they say it isn't safe because some long lost relative might come by and show it was theirs. As a Fl. Realtor, I feel in love with the water front property.

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