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A Wee Bit O' Fun - Leprechaun followers finally have a Web site on Saint Patrick's Day and everything that goes along with it. Here, you can learn how Saint Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at the age of 16. Read how he eventually became the patron saint of Ireland. Check out the section of lucky things to do on Saint Patrick's Day!
An Interactive Travel Guide to the Best of Ireland - Visit them all--Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, and everywhere in between! This site also includes a virtual tour to Blarney Castle. According to legend, if you kiss a special stone there, you will gain powerful and persuasive speaking skills. Kissing the real Blarney stone requires an athletic feat, but you can kiss it virtually from here. Don't get too many marks on your computer monitor, though.
Information on the Irish State - The official site for the government of Ireland is filled with facts and information about Ireland and its government. You can read speeches by the current president and biographies of all the past presidents. Take a tour of the public reception areas, state dining rooms, and meeting rooms of Aras an Uachtarain , the official residence of the president. Look at those Waterford crystal chandeliers--beautiful!
Lonely Planet - Destination Ireland - This is a brief overview of travel in Ireland, as well as short facts on its history and culture. Did you know that Ireland is called "The Emerald Isle"? That's because its landscape is said to have 50 shades of green!
Northern Ireland Tourist Board - This official tourist site offers a look at the historical and cultural context of Northern Ireland. Take the Virtual Tour, or search through the Castle by selecting historic, scenic, or visitor attractions, or search on a location name. Another area to search is the Pub, where you can find games, places to eat, festivals, sports, and more. The more you look around, the more you'll learn about Northern Ireland.
Official Guide to Northern Ireland - This Tourist Board site offers a look at the historical and cultural context of Northern Ireland. But the site looks at the sweetness and light, and not the dark side of "the troubles," as the civil unrest there is called.
The Culture, History and Tradition of Ireland - Anyone interested in Ireland, studying Ireland, or planning a trip to Ireland should make a first stop here. Cook up some Irish recipes, trace your Irish roots, and learn about the birds, animals, and trees of the Emerald Isle.
The Irish Tourist Board - This official site will get you in the mood for a trip to Ireland! Learn about Irish scenery (it's not always green!), places to visit, food and drink, and more.
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