Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world.
Some interesting places to visit on the island of Ireland include the following:
Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, Killarney National Park, The Aran Islands, Blarney Castle, Bunratty Castle, The Burren, Cahir Castle, Carrickfergus Castle, Clonmacnoise, Croagh Patrick, Cliffs of Moher, Walled City of Derry, Dingle Peninsula, The Giant's Causeway, Glendalough, The Glens of Antrim, Glenveagh National Park, Grianan of Aileach, Hill of Tara, Killarney National Park, Kilkenny Castle, King John's Castle (Limerick), Knock Shrine, Kylemore Abbey, The Mourne Mountains, Newgrange, Phoenix Park, The Rock of Cashel, Skellig Michael, Tory Island, Trim Castle, Trinity College, Dublin, Houses the Book of Kells, The Wicklow Way.
The west coast of Ireland, Lahinch and Donegal Bay in particular, have popular surfing beaches; being fully exposed to the fury of the Atlantic Ocean. Surfing in Ireland attracts surfers aiming to catch Europe's largest waves. Donegal Bay is shaped like a funnel and catches West/South-West Atlantic winds, creating good surf - especially in winter. In recent years, Bundoran has hosted European championship surfing. The south-west of Ireland, such as the Dingle Peninsula and Lahinch also have surf beaches.
Scuba diving is increasingly popular in Ireland with clear waters and large populations of sea life, particularly along the western seaboard. There are also many shipwrecks along the coast of Ireland, with some of the best wreck dives being in Malin Head and off the County Cork coast.
With thousands of lakes, over 14,000 kilometres of fish bearing rivers, and over 3,700 kilometres of coastline, Ireland is a popular angling destination. The temperate Irish climate is suited to sport angling. While salmon and trout fishing remain popular with anglers.
Golf is a popular sport in Ireland and golf tourism is a major industry.
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