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http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide Travel to Europe Sat, 29 Jul 2006 05:38:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Forlì (44°13? N 12°02? E)is a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. In Ancient Rome, it was called Forum Livii, after Livius Salinator, who perhaps founded it in 188 BC http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2616/forli-italy/ Frosinone is the capital of Frosinone Province in Italy. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2615/frosinone-italy/ Genoa (Italian Genova, Genoese Zena, French Gênes) is a city and a seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria. It has a population of ca. 650,000. Genua was a city of the ancient Ligurians. Its name is probably Ligurian, meaning "knee" ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2614/genova-genoa-italy/ Gorizia (Slovenian Gorica, German Görz, Friulian Gurize) is a small town (pop. 40,000) at the foot of the Alps, in NE Italy, on the border with Slovenia. It is the capital of Gorizia province, and is a local center of tourism, industry, and commerce. The town has a 11th-century fortress, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2613/gorizia-italy/ Grosseto is a town and comune in the central Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of the Grosseto province, 42°46? N 11°07? E, on the Tyrrhenian Sea, at 10 m (33 ft) above sea-level, with 71,400 inhabitants as of the 2003 census. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2612/grosseto-italy/ Iglesias (pop. 29,075) is a comune of Carbonia-Iglesias province in Sardinia, Italy. Situated at 620 ft in the hills in the southwest of Sardinia, it is a center of a mining district, with lead, zinc, and silver being extracted, as well as for the distillation of sulfuric acid. Iglesias' cathedral dates ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2611/iglesias-italy/ The Imperia is a statue at the entrance of the harbour of Constance, reminding of the Council of Constance that took place here between 1414 and 1418. The concrete statue is 10 meters high, weighes 18 tonnes, and stands on a pedestal that rotates around its axis once every three ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2610/imperia-italy/ Isernia is a town and comune in the southern Italian region of Molise, 41°46N, 14°14E at 423 m (1388 ft) above sea level. It is the capital of Isernia province. The commune has a surface of 68.74 sq. km, and a 2003 population of 21.300. Situated on a rocky crest rising ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2609/isernia-italy/ Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The rectangular grid of its historical center preserves the Roman street plan, and the Piazza S. Michele occupies the site of the ancient forum. Plundered by Odoacer, Lucca appears as an important city and fortress at the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2608/lucca-italy/ Macerata is a town and provincial capital in the Marche region of Italy. Sites The centro storico is located on a hill between the Chiente and Potenza rivers. Together with the modern town, sprawling on the plain below, it has a population of about 41,000. There is a lift (elevator) connecting the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2607/macerata-italy/ Mantua (in Italian "Mantova") is a city in Lombardy, Italy and capital of the province with the same name. Located at 45.10N, 10.47E. Area of the commune: 63.97 sq. km Population of the commune: 47,790 (2001 census); 53,065 (1991 census) History The town was founded presumably around 2000 BC on the banks of the Mincio ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2606/mantova-italy/ Massa is a town in Italy. It forms, with the town of Carrara, the province of Massa-Carrara of which, it is the capital, in the north of Tuscany. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2605/massa-italy/ Matera is a town and a province in the region of Basilicata, sometimes referred to as Lucania, in the south of Italy. Apart from an economy which has traditionally been based on agriculture, in the late 1990s the major economic base of Matera, and of surrounding cities, is the production of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2604/matera-italy/ Mazara del Vallo, a town in southwestern Sicily, Italy. The town lies mainly on the left bank at the mouth of the Mazaro river. It is an agricultural and fishing centre and its port gives shelter to the largest fishing fleet in Italy. It also hosts a bronze statue called the Dancing Satyr ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2603/mazara-del-vallo-italy/ Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, Italy and the capital of the province of Messina. Messina has a population of 260,000. It is located at the North-East corner of Sicily, next to the Strait of Messina. Founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BCE, Messina ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2602/messina-italy/ Milan (Italian: Milano; Milanese dialect: Milán) is the main city in northern Italy, and is located in the plains of Lombardy, the most populated and developed of Italian regions. The city proper has about 1.3 million inhabitants (2004), but when including the surrounding metropolitan area the population of the conurbation ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2601/milano-milan-italy/ Modena is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. An ancient town, the seat of an archbishop, it is now mostly known as "the capital of engines", given that most famous Italian car factories like De Tomaso, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and Maserati ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2600/modena-italy/ Monza (locally 'Munscia') is a city (2001 pop. 117,068) in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Its new province (Monza e Brianza), created in 2004, will be effective in 2009. It is the third largest city of Lombardy and the most important economical, industrial and administrative centre of the Brianza sub-region, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2599/monza-italy/ Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Napule, from Greek ??? ????? - Néa Pólis - meaning "New City") is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region. The city has a population of about 1 million, and together with its suburbs, the metropolitan area has 3.7 million inhabitants (Neapolitans). ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2598/napoli-naples-italy/ Novara is a city of Piedmont, in North-west Italy, to the west of Milan. Founded in ancient times by Romans, Novara currently has 112,000 inhabitants. See also battle of Novara. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2597/novara-italy/ Nùgoro is the local name of Nuoro, the main town of central Sardinia, Italy. Made a province during Fascism, it is the administrative center of one of Europe's less densely populated areas. Laying over the central mountains, in a panoramic position, Nuoro is the most typical Sardinian town, the one where ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2596/nuoro-italy/ Olbia (locally "Terranoa" in the Sardinian language or "Tarranoa" in Gallurese), is a town of approximately 40,000 inhabitants in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region. Called "Olbia" in the Roman age, "Civita" in the Middle Ages (Giudicati period) and "Terranova Pausania" before the 1940s, Olbia was again the official name ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2595/olbia-italy/ Oristano is a city and a province in Sardinia, Italy. Its origins are very ancient, and it was the main town of the Giudicato of Arborea, an independent district self-governed from the 10th to 14th century. It has a poor economy, largely focused on fishing. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2594/oristano-italy/ Otranto is a seaport and archiepiscopal see of Apulia, Italy, in the province of Lecce, from which it is 291 miles southeast by rail, 49 ft. above sea-level. Otranto is situated on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. The Strait of Otranto connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2593/otranto-italy/ The city of Padua (Lat. Patavium, It. Padova) is the economic and communications hub of the Veneto region in northern Italy. The capital of Padova province, it stands on the Bacchiglione River, 40km west of Venice and 29km southeast of Vicenza, with a population of 211,985 (2004). Its agricultural setting ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2592/padova-padua-italy/ Palermo (Palermo in Italian) (Palermu or Palemmu in Sicilian) (population 680,000) is the principal city and administrative seat of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy as well as the capital of the Province of Palermo History Palermo was founded in the 8th century BC by Phoenician tradesmen around a natural harbour on ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2591/palermo-italy/ Pantelleria, or Pantalaria, ancient Cossyra, is an island in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 100 km (62 mi) southwest of the south-western extremity of Sicily, and 70 km (43 mi) E. of the African coast, belonging to the Sicilian province of Trapani. Pop. (2001), 6,044. It is entirely ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2590/pantelleria-italy/ Parma is a medieval city in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, with splendid architecture and a fine countryside around it. History The city was most probably founded and named by the Etruscans, for a parma (circular shield) was a Latin borrowing, as were many Roman terms for particular arms, and "Parmeal" "Parmni" ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2589/parma-italy/ Pelagie Islands (Isole Pelagie in Italian) consist of Lampedusa, Linosa, and Lampione. They are small islands in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and Tunisia, south of Sicily. They are part of Agrigento province, Italy. The name Pelagie comes from the Greek word "pelaghia", meaning high sea. The archipelago is the most ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2588/pelagie-islands-italy/ Perugia (population 150,000) is a city in the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the Tiber river, and the capital of the province of Perugia. Perugia gave its nickname to the famous painter Perugino (Pietro Vannucci), who lived and worked there. Another famous painter, Pinturicchio, lived in Perugia. History Perugia first appears ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2587/perugia-italy/ Pesaro (in Antiquity, Pisaurum) is a town and comune in the Italian region of the Marche, capital of the Pesaro e Urbino province, 43°55N 12°55E; on the Adriatic, at sea-level. According to the 2003 census, its population was 91,400. Fishing, furniture industry and tourism are main points in local economy. Opera composer ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2586/pesaro-italy/ Pescara is a city in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, 42°28N 14°12E, on the Adriatic sea; with a population of 121,700 as of the 2003 census. The city is divided in two parts by the river Pescara which gives it its name. It is the major city of its Abruzzo region, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2585/pescara-italy/ Piacenza is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, of approximately 104,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza. It was founded in 218 BC as a Roman military colony, and was formerly called Placentia in both Latin and English. In 1095 it was the site ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2584/piacenza-italy/ Pistoia (ancient Pistoria) is a city in the Tuscany region of Italy, the capital of a province of the same name, located about 30 km (18 mi) west and north of Florence. History The town was a Roman colony in the 6th century BC, and in 62 BC Catiline and his fellow ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2583/pistoia-italy/ Pisa (population 90,000) is a city in Tuscany, northern Italy at the mouth of the river Arno on the Mediterranean. Landmarks By far the best known sight in Pisa is the famous leaning tower which is but one of many architecturally and artistically important structures in the city's Campo dei Miracoli or ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2582/pisa-italy/ Pordenone (Friulian Pordenon) is a comune of Pordenone province of northeast Italy in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2581/pordenone-italy/ Potenza is a town and comune in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is the capital of the Potenza province and Basilicata. Area of the commune: 173.95 km2 Area of the province: 6545 km2 Population of the commune (2001 census): 69,060 Population of the province (2001 census): 393,529 Number of communes: 100 The province lies ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2580/potenza-italy/ Prato is a city in Tuscany, Italy, the capital of the Province of Prato. Population: 170,000. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2579/prato-italy/ Ravenna is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, population 134,631 (2001). The city is inland, but is connected to the Adriatic Sea by a canal. Ravenna once served as the seat of the Roman Empire and later the Ostrogothic kingdom. It is presently the capital of the province ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2578/ravenna-italy/ Reggio Emilia is a town of North Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It has about 140,000 inhabitans and is the main comune (municipality) of the Province of Reggio Emilia. The town is also named, more officially, Reggio nell'Emilia The inhabitants of Reggio nell'Emilia (called Reggiani) usually call their town with the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2577/reggio-nell-emilia-italy/ Rimini is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, population 134,378 (November 2004) and capital city of the Rimini Province. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and, together with Riccione, is probably the most famous seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera, among Italians. History Rimini’s history begins at the beach. ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2576/rimini-italy/ Rome (Italian and Latin: Roma) is the capital city of Italy and of its Latium region. It is located on the Tiber and Aniene rivers, near the Mediterranean Sea, at 41°54? N 12°29? E. The Vatican City, a sovereign enclave within Rome, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2575/roma-rome-italy/ Rovigo is a town (population 52,472 as of 1991) in the Veneto region of Italy. It is the capital of Rovigo province. It is the home of Rugby Rovigo. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2574/rovigo-italy/ Salerno is a town and a province in Campania, Italy. The main town of the "Costiera Amalfitana" (the part of coast on the Tyrrhenian sea which includes famous towns like Amalfi, Positano, etc.), it is mostly known in recent history for having hosted the king of Italy, who escaped from Rome ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2573/salerno-italy/ Sassari (in Italian and Sassarese, a Corsican dialect; either Sassari or Tathari in southern Sardinian), is a town in the province of Sassari in Sardinia, Italy. The second-largest town on the island in terms of population (est. 120,000), Sassari is one of the most ancient Sardinian towns, and contains perhaps ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2572/sassari-italy/ Sondrio (Latin Sundrium) is a town in the Province of Sondrio, in the region Lombardy in Italy. Sondrio town counts 21,642 inhabitants (2001) and is located in the northern part of Lombardy just in the very centre of Valtellina. Bounding communes (in counterclockwise order) Albosaggia Caioli Castione Andevenno Faedo Valtellino Montagna in Valtellina Spriana Torre di Santa Maria Its name came ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2571/sondrio-italy/ Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy, located at 43°19? N 11°20? E with an elevation of 322 m (1056 ft). History of Siena Siena, like many other Tuscan hill towns, was first settled in the time of the Etruscans (circa 900BC to 400BC) when it was inhabited by a tribe called ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2570/siena-italy/ Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) is a city on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Syracuse. History Syracuse was founded in 734 BC by Greek settlers from Corinth, who called it Sirako ("swamp"). The settlers found the land to be fertile and the native tribes ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2569/siracusa-italy/ La Spezia is a city in the Liguria region of northern Italy, at the head of La Spezia Gulf. It is one of the major Italian military and commercial harbours, located between Genoa and Pisa on the Tyrrhenian Sea. La Spezia also hosts one of the biggest military industries of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2568/la-spezia-italy/ Taranto is a coastal city in Apulia, southern Italy. It is the capital of Province of Taranto and is an important military and commercial port. According to the 2001 census, it has population of 201,349. Its coordinates are 40°28? N 17°14? E. Its altitude is 15 metres above sea level, with ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2567/taranto-italy/ Tempio Pausania (loc. Tempiu in gallurese), a town of est. 15,000 inh. in northern Sardinia, (Italy), in the Gallura region. Soon to become an administrative capital (together with Olbia) of the new province of Olbia-Tempio. Cultural and delegated administrative centre of the Gallura sub-region, Tempio has an ancient history and is the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2566/tempio-pausania-italy/ Terni, (Latin: Interamna Nahars) an ancient town of Italy, capital of Terni province in southern Umbria, 42°33N, 12°39E, at 130 meters (427 ft) above sea-level in the plain of the Nera river. It is 104 km (65 mi) N of Rome, 36 km (23 mi) NW of Rieti, and 29 ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2565/terni-italy/ Teramo is a town in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, 42°39N 13°42E, at 432 m (1417 ft) above sea-level, with 51,000 inhabitants as of the 2003 census. It is the capital of the province of Teramo. The town is situated near the confluence of the Vezzole torrent with the Tordino ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2564/teramo-italy/ Turin (Italian Torino) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. The population of Turin city is 865,263 (2001 census), but its metropolitan area totals about 1.5 million inhabitants. The province is one of the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2563/torino-italy/ Trapani (2001 population 68,346) is a city in the west coast Sicily, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Trapani. The ancient name of Trapani was Drepanon, the Greek word for "sickle", because of the shape of its harbour which curves out into the Mediterranean Sea. Over the centuries the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2562/trapani-italy/ Trento, in English rarely called Trent, Italian Trento (TREN-to), German Trient (tree-ENT), Latin Tridentum (the Latin form is the source of the adjective Tridentine) is located in the Adige river valley in the Italy region of Trentino-Alto Adige. It is the capital of the region and of the autonomous province ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2561/trento-italy/ Treviso is a town (population 83,598 as of 1991) in the Veneto region of Italy. It is the capital of Treviso province. It is the home of the headquarters of designer clothing company Benetton. The company owns and sponsors Italian rugby union team Benetton Rugby and basketball club Benetton Basket, both ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2560/treviso-italy/ Trieste (Latin Tergeste, Slovenian and Croatian Trst, German and Friulian Triest) is a city in northeastern Italy, capital of Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and Trieste province, population 211,184 (2001). It is located 370 miles south-southwest of Vienna at the head of the Gulf of Trieste, an arm of the Gulf of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2559/trieste-italy/ Udine (Friulian Udin, Slovene Videm) is a town in the north-east of Italy, situated inland between Trieste and Venice, the second most important city (after Trieste), situated between the Gulf and the South-Eastern Alps, in the region Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Population was 96,593 in 2005. Geographical location 46.07° North, 13.24 ° ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2558/udine-italy/ Varese is a city in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan. It is the capital of the province with the same name; other important towns in the province are Busto Arsizio, Gallarate, Saronno, Tradate, Vedano Olona. Geographical features The province of Varese lies below the Alps, so mountains and hills ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2557/varese-italy/ Vasto is a town of some 35.000 inhabitants in the Italian Region Abruzzi. It is part of the province of Chieti. Historical Notes. Mythology claims the city was founded by Diomedes, the Greek hero; archaeological relics provide evidence of settlements dating to 1300 BC. In pre-Roman epoch, the territory’s inhabitants belonged to the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2556/vasto-italy/ Venice (Italian Venezia), the city of canals, is the capital of the region of Veneto and of the province of Venice, 45°26? N 12°19? E, population 271,663 (census estimate 2004-01-01). The city stretches across numerous small islands in a marshy lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. The saltwater ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2555/venezia-venice-italy/ Vercelli is a commune of ~46,000 inhabitants, in the Province of Vercelli, Italy. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2554/vercelli-italy/ Verona (population est. 260,000) is an ancient town, episcopal see and province in the Veneto, Northern Italy. The ancient town, and the centre of the modern city, are in a loop of the Adige River near Lake Garda, and the area was regularly flooded before the Mori-Torbole tunnel (500 cubic ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2553/verona-italy/ Viareggio is a town in the province of Lucca situated on the coast of the Ligurian Sea in the north of Tuscany, Italy. The town has a population of around 60,000. Viareggio is a popular tourist resort with a historic fishing harbour. Other industries include the manufacture of luxury motor yachts. A Puccini ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2552/viareggio-italy/ Vicenza (population 107,223) is the capital of the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region, northern Italy at the northern base of the Monti Berici, straddling the Bacchiglione. At 45°33? N 11°33? E, Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan. The city has ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2551/vicenza-italy/ Viterbo is a comune (township) in the Lazio region of central Italy, and the capital of Viterbo province, 42°25 12°06E, at 326 m (1070 ft) above sea-level. It is approximately 100 kilometers (60 mi) north of Rome. It was once presumed to have been founded by Etruscans, but the source of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2550/viterbo-italy/ Daingean is a small town in County Offaly, Ireland. The town was the county town of the King's County, as the county was once called, and this priviledge remained until the eighteenth century when it passed to Tullamore. The Grand Canal of Ireland passes through the village. Once the stronghold ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2549/daingean-ireland/ Dalkey (Deilginis in Irish) is a town in southern County Dublin. It was originally founded as a Viking settlement and became an important port during the middle ages. According to John Clyn, it was one of the points through which the plague entered Ireland in the mid-14th century. In modern ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2548/dalkey-ireland/ Delvin (Irish: Dealbhna) is a small town in north County Westmeath, Ireland located on the N52 road. The town is 20km from Mullingar and is the setting of the book Valley of the Squinting Windows by Brinsley MacNamara, described under the fictitious name of "Garradrimna". Nugent Castle The castle is believed to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2547/delvin-ireland/ Dingle (An Daingean Mór in Irish) is a growing town in County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland, on the Atlantic coast some 50 km west-south-west of Tralee and 80 km west-north-west of Killarney. The town is situated on a natural harbour below Slievanea mountain on the large Dingle peninsula, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2546/dingle-ireland/ Donabate (Domhnach Bat in Irish) is a Dublin suburb situated close to the east coast of Ireland in Fingal county (the northern part of the traditional area of County Dublin). The town lies about 25 km north of Dublin city centre on a small peninsula, which it shares with the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2545/donabate-ireland/ Donegal (Dún na nGall in Irish) is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Despite being its namesake - Donegal town is not the county town (capital) of County Donegal, that being the town of Lifford while Letterkenny is the largest town. The town itself is famous for being the former ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2544/donegal-ireland/ Donegal (Dún na nGall in Irish) is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Despite being its namesake - Donegal town is not the county town (capital) of County Donegal, that being the town of Lifford while Letterkenny is the largest town. The town itself is famous for being the former ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2543/donegal-ireland/ Doneraile (Irish: Dún ar Aill) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located off the N20 road between Limerick / Cork and Mitchelstown. It is about 12km north of Mallow town. The steeplechase originated in 1752 as a result of a race between the church steeples of the town ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2542/doneraile-ireland/ Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn) is a small rural village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a well known center of traditional Irish music, which plays nightly in its three pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2541/doolin-ireland/ Drogheda (Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Fordbridge") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km north of Dublin. The town is increasingly populated by commuters working in Dublin. In 2002 the population stood at 31,020. History The town is located close to the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2540/drogheda-ireland/ Dromod (Dromad in Irish) is a village in County Leitrim, Ireland. The village has a station on the Sligo–Dublin railway line. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2539/dromod-ireland/ Drumcondra (Irish: Droim Conrach) is an area on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is famous as the base for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland. Drumcondra also contains three colleges: All Hallows College, Mater Dei Institute of Education and St Patrick's College of Education. ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2538/drumcondra-ireland/ Drumshanbo (Droim Seanbhó in Irish, meaning "ridge of the old huts") -- also spelled Drumshambo -- is a village in County Leitrim, in the northern midlands of Ireland. The town was at one time connected to Irish railway network by the narrow gauge Cavan & Leitrim Railway. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2537/drumshambo-ireland/ Drumshanbo (Droim Seanbhó in Irish, meaning "ridge of the old huts") -- also spelled Drumshambo -- is a village in County Leitrim, in the northern midlands of Ireland. The town was at one time connected to Irish railway network by the narrow gauge Cavan & Leitrim Railway. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2536/drumshanbo-ireland/ Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath1),is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located2 near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin region3. It has served continually as Ireland's capital city since mediæval times. Dublin has ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2535/dublin-ireland/ Dún Laoghaire (pronounced DoonLAIRuh or, less accurately, Dunleary) is a seaside town and a ferry port situated some 12 km south of Dublin city centre, and is the administrative centre of the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Dún Laoghaire was once part of the Corporation of Dún Laoghaire and remains the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2534/dun-laoghaire-ireland/ Dunboyne is a town in County Meath in the Republic of Ireland. It is a dormitary town for the city of Dublin http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2533/dunboyne-ireland/ Dundalk (Irish: Dún Dealgan) is a town in County Louth in the Republic of Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland. It takes its name from Dun Dealgan, Dalga’s fort home closely associated with the famous mythical warrior Cuchulainn and was granted its charter in 1189. It is sited ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2532/dundalk-ireland/ Dundrum (Dún Droma in Irish) is a suburb in south Dublin, Republic of Ireland, now essentially part of greater Dublin city. The original village clustered around Dundrum Castle (now in ruins), which was built in the 13th century as part of the defences around Dublin. The village remained small until ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2531/dundrum-ireland/ Dundrum (Dún Droma in Irish) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland lying by Dundrum Bay. The town is best known for its ruined Norman castle. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2530/dundrum-ireland/ Dunfanaghy (Dún Fionnachaidh in Irish) is a small village in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. It is located on Ireland's north coast, on the N56 road. The village is home to a workhouse history museum, in the restored main building of a former workhouse. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2529/dunfanaghy-ireland/ Dungarvan (Dún Garbháin in Irish) is a town and harbour on the south coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. Dungarvan is the administrative centre of County Waterford. The town's Irish name means "Garbhan's fort", referring to the Saint Garbhan who founded a church there in the seventh century. The ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2528/dungarvan-ireland/ Dungloe (An Clochán Liath in Irish) is a town in the Gaeltacht of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, and is the main town in The Rosses. Dungloe serves as the administrative centre for the west of Donegal, and in particular The Rosses, with the only mainland secondary school for the area ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2527/dungloe-ireland/ Dunmanway (Dún Mánmhaí in Irish) is a small town (population approx 1500) in the south west of Ireland. It is the geographical centre of the region known as West Cork. It is probably most well known as the birthplace of Sam Maguire, whose name now graces the All-Ireland Senior Football ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2526/dunmanway-ireland/ Dunmore East (Dún Mór in Irish) is a small village in County Waterford, Republic of Ireland, located on the east side of Waterford Harbour on Ireland's southern coast. Dunmore is a popular tourist and fishing village. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2525/dunmore-east-ireland/ Dunshaughlin (Domhnach Seachnaill in Irish), is a town in County Meath in Ireland. It is named after St Seachnaill, a contemporary of St Patrick, who established a church there in the 5th century. Dunshaughlin (or more specifically, the townland of Lagore) is famous for an ancient crannog or settlement from ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2524/dunshaughlin-ireland/ Durrow (Darú in Irish) is a small town in County Laois, Ireland. Durrow is located at the intersection of the N8 and N77 road in the south of the county. The River Erkina flows past the town, nearby where stood Durrow Abbey. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2523/durrow-ireland/ Edgeworthstown (Meathas Troim in Irish) is a market town in County Longford, Ireland. It is situated at the intersection of the N4 Dublin-Sligo and N55 Cavan-Athlone roads. The town has a railway station on the Dublin–Sligo railway line which gives it a vital link to Dublin. Industries include animal feed ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2522/edgeworthstown-ireland/ Emo (Ioma in Irish) is a village in County Laois, Ireland. It is located near Portlaoise just off the N7 Dublin–Limerick road. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2521/emo-ireland/ Ennis (Irish: Inis) is the county town of Clare in the Republic of Ireland. Its population is approx 19,000. Situated on the River Fergus, it lies north of Limerick and south of Galway on the main N18 road connecting these two cities. Its name is a shortening of the original ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2520/ennis-ireland/ Enniscorthy (Inis Córthaidh in Irish) is the third largest town in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the River Slaney in the centre of the county, 24 km north of the county town, Wexford. The town lies on the N11 road (part of European route ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2519/enniscorthy-ireland/ Enniskerry (Áth na Scairbhe in Irish) is a picturesque small town in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland, with a population of approximately 1,800. The town is situated on the Dargle River in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in the east of Ireland, some 24 km south of Dublin. The ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2518/enniskerry-ireland/ Ennistimon or Ennistymon (Irish: Inis Diomáin) is a small town in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, near the west coast of Ireland. A popular tourist town it has a typical Irish main street, with many traditional pubs. A river runs through the town, behind the main street, which has some ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2517/ennistimon-ireland/ Ferbane (Féar Bán in Irish, meaning "white grass") is a small town on the north bank of the River Brosna in County Offaly, Ireland, between Birr and Athlone. Ireland's first milled-peat fired power station was commissioned by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) at Ferbane in 1957. Since the station's closure in ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2516/ferbane-ireland/ Ferns (Fearna in Irish) is a small historic town in north County Wexford, Ireland with a population of about 900. It is 16 km from Enniscorthy, on the Gorey to Enniscorthy N11 road. The ruins of Ferns Castle lie a short distance from the town. Heritage Ferns has a very extensive historical ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2515/ferns-ireland/ Fethard (Irish: Fiodh Ard) is a town in County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland not far from Cashel, south of the midlands of Ireland. The town is particularly remarkable for having been heavily fortified and completely surrounded by town walls, which can still be seen today. Knockelly Castle, a well fortified ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2514/fethard-ireland/ Foxford (Béal Easa in Irish) is a small town some 16 km south of Ballina in County Mayo. Situated between the Nephin and Ox mountains, Foxford stands on the River Moy, one of Europe's most famous salmon-fishing rivers, and close to Loughs Conn and Cullin, famous for their brown trout. The ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2513/foxford-ireland/ Foxrock (Carraig an tSionnaigh in Irish) is a suburb, formerly a separate village, in Dublin, Ireland, in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, in postal district Dublin 18. It is known as a middle and upper middle class area with the majority of residents being professional people such as lawyers, engineers and businessmen. Most houses ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2512/foxrock-ireland/ Foynes (Faing in Irish) is a small town and major port in County Limerick, in the midwest of Ireland. Located at the edge of hilly land on the estuary of the River Shannon, it is noteworthy for having been, in the early years of aviation, the last port of call ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2511/foynes-ireland/ Furbo (Na Forbacha in Irish) is a village in Connemara in County Galway between Barna and Spiddal. It is officially in the Gaeltacht, but the Irish language is not very strong there. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2510/furbo-ireland/ Galway (Irish: Cathair na Gaillimhe) is a city in the province of Connacht in Ireland and capital of County Galway. The city is located on the west coast of Ireland. The Corrib (Irish: Gaillimh) river runs through the city, draining the large Lough Corrib just to the north. The city takes ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2509/galway-ireland/ Garryspillane (Garraí Uí Spealáin in Irish), sometimes spelled "Garryspellane", is a village in east County Limerick, Ireland, located near Knocklong on the R513 road. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2508/garryspellane-ireland/ Garryspillane (Garraí Uí Spealáin in Irish), sometimes spelled "Garryspellane", is a village in east County Limerick, Ireland, located near Knocklong on the R513 road. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2507/garryspillane-ireland/ Glandore (Cuan Dor in Irish) is a village in County Cork on the south coast of Ireland. Glandore is a popular boating location. The name means "harbour of the oaks". Leap is a nearby town, while Castletownshend is further down the coast. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2506/glandore-ireland/ Glanmire (Gleann Maghair in Irish) is a town located just outside Cork city in County Cork, Ireland. It has a population of almost 40,000 people, and is rapidly expanding as new housing estates are being built. The region called Glanmire is actually made up of several small towns and villages, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2505/glanmire-ireland/ Glengarriff (Gleann Garbh in Irish, meaning "Rough glen") is a village of approximately 600 people in the south-west region of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions. It sits at the northern head of Glengarriff Bay, a smaller enclave ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2504/glengarriff-ireland/ Glenties (Na Gleanntaí in Irish, meaning "The Glens") is a small town in the northwest of Ireland in central County Donegal. The town is situated where two glens meet, northwest of the Blue Stack Mountains. Glenties is a previous winner of the National Tidy Towns competition. Around Glenties One of the town's ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2503/glenties-ireland/ Glounthaune (Gleanntán in Irish) is a village just east of Cork city, in County Cork, Ireland. The town is situated on the Cork–Cóbh commuter rail service, Littleisland is the previous stop, a village closer to the city, while Fota island is just after Glounthaune as one leaves Cork city. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2502/glounthaune-ireland/ Goleen (An Gólín in Irish) is a small rural village in County Cork, Republic of Ireland, on the south-western tip of Ireland. Farming is the main occupation of its inhabitants with small numbers engaged in fishing. The village has four pubs (some would say a good number considering its population) ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2501/goleen-ireland/ Gorey (Irish: Guaire) is a market town, in north County Wexford, Ireland, situated on the main N11 Dublin to Wexford road. The town is also connected to the railway network along the same route. Local newspapers include the Gorey Guardian and Gorey Echo. Five kilometers from Gorey is Courtown Harbour, a ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2500/gorey-ireland/ Gort (Irish: An Gort or Gort Inse Guaire) is a town in south County Galway in the west of Ireland. An Gort is the recently created official Irish name for the town which was introduced as part of the Goverment policy of shortening placenames in Irish. However the town is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2499/gort-ireland/ Gougane Barra (Guágan Barra in Irish) is a settlement in County Cork, Ireland. The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2498/gougane-barra-ireland/ Graiguenamanagh (Gráig na Manach in Irish) is a town in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located near the border with County Wexford and the River Barrow. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2497/graiguenamanagh-ireland/ Granard (Gránard in Irish) is a town in County Longford, Ireland. It is located in the east of the county at the intersection of the N55 and R194 roads. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2496/granard-ireland/ Greencastle, Donegal (An Caisleán Nua in Irish) is a commercial fishing port in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. It is located a few miles from Moville and is about 20 miles from Derry. It is likely the Greencastle name comes from the castle/fort in the area, which in ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2495/greencastle-ireland/ Greenore is a small town in County Louth, Ireland. Greenore is also a brand of whiskey produced by the nearby Cooley Distillery. From 1873 to 1959 there was a ferry service between Greenore and Holyhead. The London and North Western Railway constructed a substantial hotel and railway station to serve passengers using ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2494/greenore-ireland/ Greystones (Na Clocha Liatha in Irish) is a coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland, just south of Bray. Greystones has a stony beach and now has the southern terminal station of the DART line. The town is surrounded by the Irish sea to the East, Bray Head to the North ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2493/greystones-ireland/ Gweedore (Irish: Gaoth Dobhair) is a Gaelic-speaking town located on the Atlantic shore of County Donegal, Ireland. The birthplace of members of the Irish bands Clannad, Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin), and Altan (Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh), Gweedore is also the home of the northwest regional studios of the Irish-language radio service ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2492/gweedore-ireland/ Harold's Cross (Crois Araild in Irish) is a suburb on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. It is situated north of Terenure, west of Rathmines, east of Crumlin and directly south from the Grand Canal at Clanbrassil Street. One explanation of the origin of the name Harold's Cross is that it is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2491/harolds-cross-ireland/ Headford (Ath Cinn in Irish) is a town in County Galway, located 26 km north of Galway city in the west of Ireland. The N84 national secondary route from Galway to Castlebar passes through the town. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2490/headford-ireland/ Hollymount (in Irish, Maolla) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2489/hollymount-ireland/ Hospital (An tOspidéal in Irish) is a town in east County Limerick, Ireland. The town acquired its name from the crusading Knights Hospitaller who built the archaeologically significant cathedral. The "Old Cork Road" from Limerick to Mitchelstown and Cork (also known today as the R153) passes through the town. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2488/hospital-ireland/ Howth (Irish: Beann Éadair) is a residental area in County Fingal (previously County Dublin) in the Republic of Ireland. Originally a small fishing village, it now forms one of the northern termini of the DART suburban rail system. One of its more famous residents is Gay Byrne. The village of Howth ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2487/howth-ireland/ Inagh (Eidhneach in Irish, meaning "place abounding in ivy") is a village located 14 km west of Ennis in County Clare, Ireland, on the N85 road to Ennistymon. The parish of Inagh comprises seven townlands lying north-east of Mount Callan. Home of 2005 St. Flannans College Croke cup winning goalkeeper Patrick ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2486/inagh-ireland/ Inishcrone or Enniscrone (Irish: Inis Crabhann) is a small coastal village in County Sligo, Ireland. There is a beach, a campsite, and a golf course, all of which attract a large number of visitors. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2485/inishcrone-ireland/ Jenkinstown (Irish Baile Sheinicín), in County Louth, Ireland takes in the townlands of Rockmarshall, the Hollow and Dromiskin, stretching from Ravensdale in the West to Lordship/Cooley in the East, bounded by the mountains and Glenmore to the North and Bellurgan and Dundalk Bay to the south. Jenkinstown Crossroads is at its ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2484/jenkinstown-ireland/ Julianstown (Baile Iúiliáin in Irish) is a town in County Meath, Ireland. It is located near Drogheda on the N1 road not far from the Mosney Camp. In 1641, the battle of Julianstown was fought here during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 Julianstown is situated on the River Nanny which flows ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2483/julianstown-ireland/ Kanturk (Irish: Ceann Toirc = Boer's Head, also the town's emblem) is a town west of Mallow, in County Cork, Ireland, located at 52° 10? 30? N 8° 54? 0? W . The town is north of the N72 Mallow–Killarney road. Kanturk is situated at the confluence of the rivers ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2482/kanturk-ireland/ Keel (in Irish, An Caol) is a Gaeltacht village on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2481/keel-ireland/ Kells (Ceannanas Mór in Irish, meaning "Great Chief Abode") is a town in County Meath in Ireland. The town has a rich historic past: the Abbey of Kells, with its round tower, is associated with St Columba and with the Book of Kells, now kept at Trinity College Dublin. In 1152 ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2480/kells-ireland/ Kenmare (Irish: An Neidín) is a small town (pop. 1844 - CSO 2002) in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The Irish name for the town 'An Neidín' translates into the English 'The Little Nest'. Kenmare lies on 2 of the more famous Irish tourist attractions, namely the Ring of Kerry ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2479/kenmare-ireland/ Keshcarrigan (Ceis Charraigín in Irish) is a village in County Leitrim, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2478/keshcarrigan-ireland/ Kilbeggan (Cill Bheagáin in Irish) is a town located on the River Brosna in County Westmeath, Ireland. The town's name means "the church of St Bacan", who founded a monastery here in the 6th century. The N6 and N52 roads intersect in the town. Kilbeggan is chiefly famous for Lockes Distillery, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2477/kilbeggan-ireland/ Kilcock (Cill Choca in Irish) is a town in the north of County Kildare, Ireland, on the border with County Meath. Dublin city is quite nearby, and Kilcock is a dormitory town for many commuters. Local industries include a large distribution centre for SuperValu and the Zed Gum (formally Leaf) chewing-gum ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2476/kilcock-ireland/ Kilcoole, County Wicklow, is a village 3 km south of Greystones and 25 km south of Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland. It was used a the set for the successful Irish television series 'Glenroe', which ran during the 1980's & 1990's. The village is currently expanding rapidly and is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2475/kilcoole-ireland/ Kilcormac (Irish Cill Chormac) is a village in County Offaly, Ireland, located on the N52 between the towns of Tullamore and Birr. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2474/kilcormac-ireland/ Kilcorney is a small village in County Cork with a population of about 300 located 20 miles from Cork, five miles from Millstreet and eight miles from Macroom. Every year the Kilcorney Feis is held in Kilcorney Community Centre. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2473/kilcorney-ireland/ Kildare (Cill Dara in Irish, meaning "church of the oaks") is a town in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland. Although it gives its name to the county, Kildare is not the county town, that honour going instead to Naas. The town lies some 50 km west of Dublin, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2472/kildare-ireland/ Kilflynn (Irish: Cill Flainn) is a village north of Tralee, in north County Kerry, Ireland. The village is just off the N69 road from Listowel to Tralee. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2471/kilflynn-ireland/ Kilkee (Cill Chaoi in Irish) is a small coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located on the N67 road near Kilrush. The town is particularly popular as a seaside resort with people from Limerick City. The town retains some of its 19th century Victorian feel, and also features ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2470/kilkee-ireland/ Kilkelly (in Irish, Cill Cheallaigh) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2469/kilkelly-ireland/ Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh) is the county seat of County Kilkenny, Ireland, with a population (including environs) of 20,735. The city is located on the River Nore and is the only city which is not tidal in the republic. It is also the only city in the republic which is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2468/kilkenny-ireland/ Kilkieran (Irish: Cill Chiaráin) is a village in County Galway, Republic of Ireland, located in the west of the county, along the west coast of Ireland. The R340 road along the coast from Galway city passes through Kilkieran. There is also a Kilkieran in County Kilkenny, home to a high cross. ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2467/kilkieran-ireland/ Killadysert (Irish: Cill an Disirt) is a village in south County Clare, Ireland. The village is on the north bank of the Shannon estuary, and faces Shannon Airport on the other side of the mouth of the River Fergus. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2466/killadysert-ireland/ Killala (Cill Ala in Irish) is a village in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. The town is located in the West of Ireland, north of Ballina. Killala has a fine example of a round tower. The railway line from Dublin to Ballina once extended to Killala. Nearby Kilcummin ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2465/killala-ireland/ Killaloe is a town in east County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated in the midwest of Ireland. The town is on the south end of Lough Derg, while the settlement spreads across the River Shannon, with the County Tipperary side known as Ballina. The surrounding area is popular for hill-walking. The ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2464/killaloe-ireland/ Killarney (Cill Airne, "The church of the sloes") is a town in Co. Kerry, south-western Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney, part of the Killarney National Park. The town is also famous for its history, as well as the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2463/killarney-ireland/ Killiney (Cill Iníon Léinín in Irish, meaning "church of the daughters of Leinin") is a township in south County Dublin, Republic of Ireland on the outskirts of Dublin city. The area is by the coast, south of neighbouring Dalkey, and north to Shankill area in the most southern outskirt of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2462/killiney-ireland/ Killorglin (Cill Orglan in Irish) is a town on the Ring of Kerry, in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the river Laune, which boasts a rowing club and a new boathouse. The population of Killorglin is 1359 (CSO 2002) although this expands considerably during Puck Fair due to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2461/killorglin-ireland/ Killucan (Irish: Cill Liucainne) is a small town in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located on the R156 road about 10 minutes drive from Mullingar. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2460/killucan-ireland/ Killybegs (Na Ceala Beaga in Irish) is an important harbour town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located on the coast of the county, north of Donegal bay, near Donegal Town. The Killybegs fishing port is the most productive in Ireland, and over 60 boats may be in the harbour ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2459/killybegs-ireland/ Kilmaine (in Irish, Cill Mheáin) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2458/kilmaine-ireland/ Kilmallock (Cill Mocheallóg in Irish) is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork. There is an abbey near the village. The remains of medieval walls which used to encircle the settlement are still visible. The Dublin–Cork railway line passes by the town, but the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2457/kilmallock-ireland/ Kilmore West is situated on Dublin's Northside in the Republic of Ireland. Located in the Dublin 5 district, it borders Santry, Beaumont and Artane. Kilmore West has national schools for both boys and girls, Scoil Shursa and Scoil Ide, respectively. It also has its own parish RC church, St. Luke ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2456/kilmore-west-we-are-coming-soon-with-information-on-this/ Kilrush (Cill Rois in Irish) is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the south of the county. The town was once one of the twin termini of the West Clare Railway from Ennis, the neighbouring town of Kilkee being ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2455/kilrush-ireland/ Kingscourt (Dún an Rí in Irish) is a town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is located in the east of the county near Carrickmacross. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2454/kingscourt-ireland/ Kinnegad (Cionn Átha Gad in Irish) is a town in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located at the junction of the N6 and the N4 - two of Ireland's main east-west roads. With a population of 1,425 (census of 2002), Kinnegad has grown rapidly in recent years as a dormitory ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2453/kinnegad-ireland/ Kinsale (Cionn tSáile in Irish) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located some 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near The Old Head of Kinsale. In 1601, Kinsale was the site of a battle in which English forces defeated an Irish/Spanish force (see Siege of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2452/kinsale-ireland/ Kinvara (Irish: Cinn Mhara, meaning "head of the sea"), a sea port village located in the south of County Galway in the province of Connacht on the west coast of Ireland. Kinvara is also the name of the parish and townland in which the village is situated. Kinvara is occasionally ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2451/kinvara-ireland/ Knightstown (An Chois in Irish) is the largest settlement on Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland. Kinghtstown has a population of 172 (CSO 2002). http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2450/knightstown-ireland/ Knock (An Cnoc in Irish, meaning The Hill; now more generally known in Irish as Cnoc Mhuire, "Hill of (the Virgin) Mary") is a small town in County Mayo in Ireland where Catholics believe that on 21 August 1879 the Virgin Mary, together with St Joseph and St John the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2449/knock-ireland/ Lahinch or Lehinch (An Leacht in Irish; meaning "Leath Inis", or "Half Island") is a village on Liscannor Bay, on the northwest coast of County Clare, Republic of Ireland. The village is a widely known seaside resort and is home to the world famous Lahinch Golf Club. There is a ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2448/lahinch-ireland/ Leap (Leim Ui Dhonnabhain in Irish) is a village in County Cork in Ireland. Its full Irish name means "O'Donovan's Leap" and is derived from the story of a chieftain called O'Donovan, who was pursued by English soldiers, but escaped them by jumping across a ravine at the bottom of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2447/leap-ireland/ Lecanvey (Leac an Anfa in Irish) is a seaside village in County Mayo between Westport and Louisburgh, about 2km west of Murrisk. It has a Catholic church, a small beach, a pub, and a small grocery shop. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2446/lecanvey-ireland/ Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin in Irish) is a town in north-east County Kildare, Republic of Ireland, east of the midlands of Ireland. It is situated on the confluence of the River Liffey and and the River Rye, on the border of the ancient kingdoms of Leinster and Brega. The town ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2445/leixlip-ireland/ Letterkenny (Leitir Ceanainn in Irish) is the largest town in County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, located 35 miles north of Donegal Town and 20 miles west of Derry in Northern Ireland. Its name is an anglicisation of the Irish language name, which, translated literally, means "The Slope of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2444/letterkenny-ireland/ Lifford (Leifear in Irish) is the county town of Donegal in the Republic of Ireland and the seat of Donegal County Council. The town grew up around a castle established there by Manghus Ó Domhnaill, ruler of west Donegal, in the 16th century, and later became a British army garrison ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2443/lifford-ireland/ Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster, in the midwest of the Republic of Ireland. The city lies on the River Shannon, with three main crossing points near the city centre. It is chiefly renowned for its rugby heritage, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2442/limerick-ireland/ Liscannor (Irish: Lios Ceannúir) is a coastal village in County Clare, Republic of Ireland. Located on the west coast of Ireland, on Liscannor Bay, Liscannor is on the R478 between the village of Lahinch, to the south, and the village of Doolin to the north. The Cliffs of Moher are ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2441/liscannor-ireland/ Lisdoonvarna (Irish: Lios Dúin Bhearna) is a spa town in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland, famous for its music and festivals. In September, one of Europe's largest singles match-making festivals takes place. The event is an important tourist attraction. The name of the town comes from the Irish, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2440/lisdoonvarna-ireland/ Lismore (Lios Mór in Irish, meaning "Great Enclosure") is a town in County Waterford, Ireland. It was founded by Saint Mochuda, also known as Saint Carthage. Lismore is located where the N72 road crosses the River Blackwater. In the 7th century, Lismore was home to a well-known abbey. There is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2439/lismore-ireland/ Lissycasey (Lios Uí Chathasaigh in Irish, meaning "Fort of the Caseys") is a village in County Clare, Ireland. It forms one half of the parish of Clondegad-Kilchrist. The village straddles the N68 Ennis-Kilrush road for some 3.5 km. The area stretches east-west from Caherea to Crown and north-south from Frure ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2438/lissycasey-ireland/ Listowel (Lios Tuathail, "Tuthail's fort", in Irish) is a market town in County Kerry, Ireland, and is situated on the River Feale, 28 km (17 miles) from the county town, Tralee. The combined population of Listowel Urban and Rural Districts is 22,668; the town itself has a population of 3,589 (CSO ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2437/listowel-ireland/ Longford (An Longfort in Irish) is the county town of County Longford in the Midlands of Ireland. The town's original full name was Longphort Uí Fhearghail (stronghold of O'Farrell), reflecting the fact that it grew up around the ancient castle of the O'Farrells (chieftains of the territory of Anghaile or ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2436/longford-ireland/ Loughrea (Baile Locha Riach in Irish) is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies on Loch Riach, "the grey lake". The town has a range of hills along its southern boundary. The population of the town and its immediate hinterland is in the region of 4500, the town is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2435/loughrea-ireland/ Lucan (Irish: Leamhcán) is a town in South Dublin, Ireland on the outskirts of Dublin city, 12km from the city centre. The town lies at the confluence on the River Liffey and the River Griffeen, a tributary of the Liffey. The picturesque old town retains its character, despite hosting ever-expanding ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2434/lucan-ireland/ Macroom (Irish: Maigh Chromtha) is a small market town lying in a valley on the River Sullane, a tributary of the River Lee, between Cork and Killarney. The name in Irish Gaelic may mean 'meeting place of followers of the god Crom' or 'twisted plain'. The area is thought to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2433/macroom-ireland/ Malahide (Mullach Íde in Irish) is a township in County Fingal (fomerly County Dublin) in the Republic of Ireland. It lies between Swords and Portmarnock. It is one of Dublin's wealthiest suburban towns. The name Mullach Íde in Irish means The Promonitory of St. Ita. It is home to approximately ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2432/malahide-ireland/ Mallow (Mala, Magh Ealla, and other variations in Irish) is the "Crossroads of Munster" and the administrative capital of north County Cork, in Ireland. The Northern Divisional Offices of Cork County Council are located in the town. Magh Ealla in Irish means 'Plain of the Swans'. The more recent Irish Mala ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2431/mallow-ireland/ Manorhamilton (Irish: Cluainín) is a small town in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is located on the N16 to the north of the county. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2430/manorhamilton-ireland/ Maynooth (Maigh Nuad in Irish) is a town located in County Kildare, Ireland. Two educational institutions -- the National University of Ireland, Maynooth and St Patrick's College -- are located in the town. Despite the lower figures quoted by census results, the true population of the town is anywhere from ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2429/maynooth-ireland/ Mayo, or Mayo Abbey (in Irish, Maigh Eo) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. Although it bears the same name as the county, it is not the County Seat, which is Castlebar. Mayo Abbey is a small historic village in south Mayo approx ten miles to the south of the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2428/mayo-ireland/ Meelick (Irish: Mileac) is a small village in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated a few kilometers north of Limerick City in the Midwest of Ireland. From 1956, the area was home to about 500 Hungarian refugees fleeing the Soviet repression in that country (see 1956 Hungarian Revolution). They were housed ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2427/meelick-ireland/ Midleton (Irish: Mainistir na Corann, meaning "Choir Abbey") is a town in southeastern County Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, which grew up around the monastery founded there in the 12th century by Cistercian monks from Burgundy. According to legend, Midleton is where Irish whiskey was invented. Whether that is true ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2426/midleton-ireland/ Milford is a town in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Located north of Letterkenny, in one of the country's remoter regions, it contains a post-office, three supermarkets, a number of pubs, one national school and two second-level schools. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2425/milford-ireland/ Millstreet (Sráid an Mhuilinn in Irish) is a village in west County Cork, Ireland with a population of approximately 1,500. The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Millstreet in 1993. The town is situated on the Mallow–Killarney–Tralee line of the Irish railway network. The town's Catholic church is dedicated to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2424/millstreet-ireland/ Mitchelstown (Baile Mhistéala in Irish) is an agricultural based town in northeast Cork. It is the home of Dairygold Co-Op, large dairy and pig based farmers whose brand names include Galtee, Dairygold, Mitchelstown, and Ballyclough Sno. There was an 8th century round tower at Brigown until the 19th century. The basis ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2423/mitchelstown-ireland/ Moate (Irish: An Móta) is a town in County Westmeath, Ireland. The town is situated near the Bellair bog and Athlone, along the N6 route between Dublin and Galway. A disused railway runs through the town, built by the Midland Great Western Railway to connect Dublin and Galway (now served ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2422/moate-ireland/ Mohill (Maothail in Irish) is a village in County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland. The village is located in the south of the county, north of the midlands of Ireland. The town of Dromod is nearby. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2421/mohill-ireland/ Monaghan (Muineachán in Irish) is a town in the Republic of Ireland, the administrative capital of County Monaghan. The name derives from a diminutive plural form of the Irish word muine meaning "brake" (a thickly overgrown area) or sometimes "hillock". The county council's preferred interpretation is "land of the little ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2420/monaghan-ireland/ Monasterevin (Mainistir Eimhín in Irish) is a town in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland. The town, with a population in 2002 of 2,583, lies on the River Barrow and the Grand Canal. Situated 63 km from Dublin on the main N7 Dublin to Limerick road, Monasterevin has been relieved ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2419/monasterevin-ireland/ Monkstown (Baile an Mhanaigh in Irish) is a village in County Cork, Ireland, situated southwest of Cork city. The village is on the estuary of the River Lee, facing Great Island. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2418/monkstown-cork-ireland/ Monkstown (Baile na Manach in Irish) is a village in County Dublin, Ireland, ( now part of Greater Dublin, situated in the southeast of the city. It is located on the coast, between the area of Blackrock and the town of Dún Laoghaire. The DART stations of Seapoint and Salthill ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2417/monkstown-dublin-ireland/ Mountmellick (pop. 3,400) is a town in the north of County Laois in the Republic of Ireland. It was a significant industrial town before the Famine of the mid-19th century., when it was known as "little Manchester". This was partly thanks to the Grand Canal, which flowed through Mountmellick. Mountmellick ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2416/mountmellick-ireland/ Mountshannon (Baile Uí Bheoláin in Irish) is a village in east County Clare, Ireland. The village is on the western shore of Lough Derg, north of Killaloe. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2415/mountshannon-ireland/ Moville is a town in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Located on the western shore of Lough Foyle and about 17 miles from Derry which lies across the border in Northern Ireland. Although it has a fishing pier, it is old and Greencastle commercial fishing pier is only ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2414/moville-ireland/ Moynalty is a small rural village in the north-west of County Meath, Ireland. Located 8km north of Kells, where it borders County Cavan, Moynalty is very picturesque, and has won many awards, including the title of Ireland's Tidiest Village in 2004. Each August, the village attracts thousands of people to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2413/moynalty-ireland/ Muff is a small town in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. It is located a few miles from Derry on the road to Moville on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is known for the Borderland dance hall and more recently for the fact ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2412/muff-ireland/ Muine Bheag (from Irish) or Bagenalstown is a town in County Carlow, Republic of Ireland. The area is between the midlands of Ireland and the southeast. The county town of Carlow is to the north of Muine Bheag. The town is the second largest in the county. The English name "Bagenalstown" ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2411/muine-bheag-ireland/ Mulhuddart (Mullach Eadrad in Irish) is a village in southwest County Fingal, Ireland, and is now effectively a suburb of Dublin city. The River Tolka passes near the town, while the N3 dual carriageway now bypasses it. A kilometre or two away are the shops and housing of Blanchardstown, now ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2410/mulhuddart-ireland/ Mullingar (An Muileann gCearr in Irish, meaning "The Crooked Mill") is the administrative centre of County Westmeath, Ireland and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meath. The town and its hinterland have a combined population of some 23,000 inhabitants (Council estimate, March 2005). The town had a proud tradition ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2409/mullingar-ireland/ Mulrany or Mallaranny (in Irish, An Mhala Raithní) is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2408/mulrany-ireland/ Murrisk (Muraisc in Irish) is a village in County Mayo, on the south side of Clew Bay, about 6km west of Westport, County Mayo. Murrisk lies at the foot of Ireland's famous pilgrimage mountain,Croagh Patrick, and is the starting-point for the pilgrimage. Every year, on the last Sunday of July, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2407/murrisk-ireland/ Naas (pronounced [ne?s]; Irish: Nás na Riogh [n??s n? ri?] or An Nás [?n n??s]) is the county town of County Kildare, Ireland. It is a major commuter belt town, with many people living in Naas and working in Dublin. The nearby M7 motorway, which bypasses Naas and connects Dublin ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2406/naas-ireland/ Navan (An Uaimh in Irish, meaning "The Cave") is the administrative town of County Meath, Ireland. The capital of the county is Trim. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Meath seat was located in Navan until a backlash occurred against the Bishop of Meath, it is now located in Mullingar, County ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2405/navan-ireland/ Neale also known as The Neale (in Irish, An Éill) is a small village in the south of County Mayo, Ireland. It is located near the villages of Cong 4 km to the southwest, Cross 4 km to the south, and the town of Ballinrobe about 5 km to the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2404/neale-ireland/ Nenagh (An tAonach in Irish) is the largest town in North Tipperary, Ireland, with a population in 2002 of 6,454. It lies on the Nenagh River, which empties into Lough Derg at Dromineer, 9 km to the north. The Silvermine mountains lie to the south of the town. Nenagh is ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2403/nenagh-ireland/ New Ross (Ros Mhic Thriúin in Irish) is a town in southwest County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, in the southeast of Ireland. It has a population of about 6,000. The town is an important crossing point on the River Barrow, being located between the river's estuary, and the point where ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2402/new-ross-ireland/ Newbridge (Irish: Droichead Nua) is a town in County Kildare, Republic of Ireland, near the midlands of Ireland. The M7 motorway bypasses the town, which is one of the larger towns in the county. The town is connected to the railway network, on the Dublin–Cork line. The Irish language name of ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2401/newbridge-ireland/ Newcastle West (An Caisleán Nua in Irish) is a town in County Limerick, Ireland. The town is the largest town in County Limerick, excluding Limerick city. It is located on the N21 road from Limerick to Tralee. The town was once connected to the railway network, along what was known ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2400/newcastle-west-ireland/ Newmarket-on-Fergus (Irish: Cora Chaitlín) is a town in County Clare, Ireland. The town is situated about halfway between Limerick and Ennis, and near to Shannon Town and airport. The main N18 Limerick–Ennis road passed through Newmarket until the town was bypassed in 2003. Dromoland Castle is located a small distance ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2399/newmarket-on-fergus-ireland/ Newport (Baile Uí Fhiacháin in Irish) is a small town in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the west coast of Ireland, along the shore of Clew Bay, north of Westport. The N59 road passes through the town. Castlebar is also near the town. Newport has a very ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2398/newport-ireland/ Newtowncunningham is a small village located midway between the city of Derry (Northern Ireland) and Letterkenny (Republic of Ireland). http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2397/newtowncunningham-ireland/ O'Briensbridge (Droichead Uí Bhriain in Irish) is a village in east County Clare, Ireland, on the west bank of the River Shannon. The first bridge across the river here was built in 1506 by Turlough O'Brien, First Earl of Thomond and his brother, the Bishop of Killaloe. At the eastern ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2396/obriensbridge-ireland/ Oldcastle (An Seanchaisleán in Irish) is a village in County Meath, Ireland. It is located in the west of the county near the border with Cavan. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2395/oldcastle-ireland/ Oola (Irish: Ulla, meaning apples) is a town in County Limerick, Republic of Ireland, near Limerick in the midwest of Ireland. The main N24 road from Limerick to Waterford passes through the town. The town of Tipperary is also nearby on the same road. Though the town is no longer ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2394/oola-ireland/ Oranmore (Órán Mór in Irish) is a village in County Galway on the outskirts of Galway City in Ireland. With its major housing developments, Oranmore is rapidly becoming a part of Galway's commuter or suburban belt. It still manages, nevertheless, to maintain much of its 'small village' charm – featuring, for ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2393/oranmore-ireland/ Oughterard (Uachtar Ard in Irish) is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the south shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2002 was 1,209. Located some 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road, Oughterard is the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2392/oughterard-ireland/ Oysterhaven is a village in County Cork, Ireland, located near Kinsale. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2391/oysterhaven-ireland/ Palmerstown (Irish: Baile Phámar) is an area of Dublin, Ireland located to the west of the city. The M50 motorway ring road now passes by the area, which is also along the N4 road. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2390/palmerstown-ireland/ Partry (Pártraí in Irish) is a parish in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. It is located between Loughs Carra and Mask. An old name for Partry parish was Ballyovey, but the existing name comes from the word "Partraigh", which is the name of the tribe that lived in the area in ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2389/partry-ireland/ Patrickswell (Tobar Phádraig in Irish) is a small town in County Limerick, Ireland. The town is located only 10 km from Limerick city, and as a result relies on the city and its suburbs for secondary schools, shops, banks and other facilities. Nevertheless, the town has a main street, with ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2388/patrickswell-ireland/ Pontoon (Pont Abhann in Irish) is a lakeside village in County Mayo in Ireland, situated between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin. The area is scenic and there are several hotels in the area. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2387/pontoon-ireland/ Portarlington (Cúil an tSúdaire in Irish, meaning "Tanner's Corner") is a town in County Laois (ex Queen's County), straddling the border with County Offaly (ex King's County) in the midlands of Ireland. Portarlington is a focal point of the Irish railway network, being situated near a junction for services to ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2386/portarlington-ireland/ Portlaoise (older spelling Portlaoighise; former name Maryborough), is the county town of County Laois (formerly Queen's County) in the midlands of the Republic of Ireland. The name is Irish for "Fort of Laois", and properly pronounced /p?rt?li??/; however, a partially anglicised pronunciation as "Port Laois" is common, although the inland ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2385/portlaoise-ireland/ Portmagee (An Caladh in Irish) is a village in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. The village is located on the west coast of Ireland, on Kerry's Iveragh peninsula. south of Valentia Island. The name in Irish means 'the ferry', referring to its purpose as a crossing point to the island. ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2384/portmagee-ireland/ Portmarnock (Port Mearnóg in Irish) is a town north of the city of Dublin in the County Fingal (previously North County Dublin) in the Republic of Ireland. It lies on the coast and, owing to its proximity to Dublin city, is a dormitory town 15 km north-northeast of the city ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2383/portmarnock-ireland/ Quin (Cuinche in Irish) is a small town in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, situated north of Limerick city and near Ennis in the Midwest of Ireland. The town's main attraction, Quin Abbey, is open to the public, and although mostly ruined, much of the structure remains. The abbey was built ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2382/quin-ireland/ Raheny (Ráth Éanna in Irish) is a quiet northern suburb of Dublin, the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the coast of County Dublin, about 8 km from the city centre. Nearby areas include Kilbarrack, Clontarf, Donaghmede, and Howth. Raheny has a station on the ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2381/raheny-ireland/ Ranelagh (Irish Raghnallach) is a residential area and township on the southside of Dublin city, Ireland. It is in the postal district of Dublin 6. It is one of the city's most expensive areas (second only to Dublin 4, according to an ESRI survey in 2002[1]), boasting fine Georgian and ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2380/ranelagh-ireland/ Rathcoole (Rath Cúil in Irish) is a village to the south-west of Dublin City in theRepublic of Ireland and situated in South Dublin County. It has a population of approximately 800 people. http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2379/rathcoole-ireland/ Rathdowney (Ráth Domhnaigh in Irish, meaning "Daghda's fort") is a town in southwest County Laois, Republic of Ireland, located south of Portlaoise in the midlands of Ireland. Rathdowney is located where the R433 and R435 meet with some minor roads. The town's names arises from a ring fort, or rath, ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2378/rathdowney-ireland/ Rathfarnham (Irish: Rath Fearnain), on Dublin's Southside is home to Rathfarnham Castle, Loreto Abbey, Marlay Park, the Sarah Curran and the landmark Yellow House pubs. Padraig Pearse set up and ran St Enda's School for Boys in Rathfarnham, which is now a museum in his honour situated in St Enda's ... http://europe.traveltoworld.com/europe-travel-guide/2377/rathfarnham-ireland/ Rathgar (Rath Gharbh in Irish) is a well-to-do suburb of Dublin, Ireland, lying about 4 km south of