Destination: IRELAND
Introduction ``T Here lay the green shore of Ireland, like some coast of plenty.'' On arriving in Ireland, from English Traits, 1856, by essayist and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson This view of the mountains and lakes of Killarney is known as "Ladies View" © AA Photo Library	Introduction People long for Ireland in a way that they pine for few other countries. Call it romantic, call it sentimental, but there is something about this remarkable country that tugs at the heartstrings of even those who have no Irish blood. The beauty of the country, its powerful Gaelic traditions and the irrepressibly romantic and creative nature of the Irish people underscore this potent appeal. This is a country that is not without problems, however, and its political and religious divide has had far-reaching, universal impact.	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION CITIES Dublin MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK