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What's your favorite historic irish landmark/site

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    #32
    ParsleyQueen
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭ParsleyQueen


    I was awed by Kilmainham Gaol. They did a wonderful job turning it into a memorial and museum. It was very touching, and the guide we had was excellent.

    I also find Drumcliff Cemetary with Ben Bulben looming in the distance to be especially dramatic.


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    jonniebgood1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,577 ✭✭✭jonniebgood1


    Speaking of being awed reminded me of a visit to Arigna mine. In terms of heritage the tour here brings in a lot of aspects from the tough working environment of the mine to the only other option for young men in the area, emigration through much of the 20th century. The guides here are still some of the men who actually worked in the mines and can recount memories of events in the mine, as opposed to telling stories from others (the point being a raised sense of authenticity). http://www.arignaminingexperience.ie/
    Miner-Eugene-McPartlan-exiting-mine-in-Arigna-C.-Derek-Speirs.jpgMiner-Eugene-McPartlan-exiting-mine-in-Arigna


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    herisson
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    Kilmainham is my favourite by far.

    Glasnevin Cemetery and Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy, are very interesting too.


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