Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic
castles. An ancient stronghold of the MacCarthys, Lords of Muskerry
and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster, its walls are eighteen
feet thick in places. The famous Blarney Stone is embedded in the
Battlements.
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Today's Date:
| The
shamrock is without a doubt the most universally
recognized symbol of Ireland. It is not the official
emblem of Ireland, that honour belongs to the Celtic
harp. |
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The Titanic was built in Belfast.
At the time the RMS Titanic was the largest man made
moveable object in the world. |
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The historic walled city of Derry, also
known as Londonderry, came into existence in 546 AD. It
is the only city in Ireland, whose ancient walls survive
intact. |
| In 2006,
an estimated 55% of holidaymakers to Ireland used the
internet to plan or book their holiday. |
| A
donation to the blood bank in Dublin results in a free
pint of Guinness. It is recommended as it replaces iron
lost during the donation.
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