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At first glance, Ireland presents a familiar face to American visitors. The language is the same, only more lyrical, the faces are familiar, the food recognizable, and even the beer is well known. Many visitors, notably Irish-Americans, experience it as a kind of homecoming. It takes awhile for this superficial impression to wear off, but it will, because this is a unique country in its own right, a fact that becomes clearer the longer you stay here. The impenetrable Gaelic language is increasingly prevalent, and in some counties, road signs are exclusively in that language. This creates a kind of distance, a feeling of foreignness, that it seems many Irish do not mind cultivating. Once you overcome that feeling, though, you'll find so much to love here. The sheer number of sights, villages, charming pubs, and adorable restaurants and shops is overwhelmingyou always feel that you might be missing something.
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AttractionsSt. Patrick's Cathedral
Patrick St
21-50 Patrick's Close Dublin 8 Ireland Description: This is the largest church in Ireland, and one of the best-loved churches in the world. The... Read More
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Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8 Ireland Description: The vast green expanses of Phoenix Park are Dublin's playground, and it's easy to see... Read More
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