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Trinity College & the Book of Kells

 Trinity College Dublin is the oldest university in Ireland. Queen Elizabeth I founded the university in 1592. The college is in the middle of the country with a forty-acre site. The site had retained a feeling of other world seclusion. The gardens and parks have a collection of buildings dating from the 17th to the 20th century. The Book of Kells a 9th century manuscript of the four gospels is on view in the Old Library along with the Book of Armagh and the Book of Durrow.
 

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Irish Gifts:

 You might consider a gift at Christmas, Easter, St Patrick's day, Thanksgiving or just for that special occasion. We do not sell Irish gifts, but we hope some of the suggestions on our gift page may help you with some ideas.

 

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Ireland's Flags - 26 Counties became the Irish Free State in 1922, and the 6 north-eastern Counties, Northern Ireland remained part of  Britain. No laws were passed requiring a passport for travel across the new border, this is referred to by both governments as "The Common Travel Area". British and Irish citizens may live and work freely in each other's countries. This is possible because the nationality laws of the two countries do not consider citizens of the other country to be 'Aliens'. Citizens of Ireland and the UK may vote in general elections of either or both countries. The Border is not officially marked.
 

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.
 The Titanic was built in Belfast.  At the time the RMS Titanic was the largest man made moveable object in the world.
  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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