Valentine’s Day in Ireland

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 0:36
Posted in category Dating

Ireland has long been a passionate place to visit, with its attractive country roads, eternal beaches, picturesque villages and stunning landscapes. It has been described as an enchanted land for romantic holidays. The blue sheen of the Irish Sea coupled with the romantic azure of the Atlantic Ocean makes Ireland the country of inherent beauty and immaculate treasure.

Places to visit

  1. Dublin is the new City of Love. With its many cozy restaurants, castles and gardens and beaches, Dublin is a wonderful city to visit if you want to get a little romantic. Couples who love theater, music, art, and getting to know the residents of a special place will appreciate a stay in Dublin.
  2. Temple Bar is a nice area for a stroll, especially in the early evening as the pubs come alive. Just walk in, ask for a Guinness at the bar and try finding a small table near the front. Just sitting there watching the world go by makes for a cherished experience that will make your trip to Ireland extra special.
  3. Dingle Peninsula is extremely beautiful. This is an absolute must when visiting Ireland especially the southwest.  The history, the land, the ocean, the small towns and the people all make for a memorable journey.
  4. Kilkenny is another must if you are visiting Ireland on a romantic holiday. Kilkenny Castle is the main attraction here. Overlooking the River Nore, many parts of it have been spectacularly restored, including one wing with vivid Celtic paintings on the ceiling. It is located on an attractive park next to the river.
  5. Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare is another well-known spectacular sight with over 200 meters of sheer cliffs falling into the sea. Sunset is a great time to be here. Take one of the walks along the edge for some very romantic and inspiring views out over the Atlantic.

Traditions

The Irish have long been considered a passionate and romantic people, and one of the oldest romantic traditions in Ireland is the wearing of the Claddagh Ring which symbolizes love, friendship and trust for another.

Celebrations

  1. Valentine day in Ireland is the carnival of celebrating the great feeling of being in love, it is the time to express those unspoken feeling and is the occasion to experience the romance of making those promises in the twilight whilst feeling the luster of the date.
  2. Ireland is the place for those who really want to elope far from the crowd with their beloved during the season of love. With its colorful decor, with the sophisticated menus at the pubs and restaurants and with the outstanding boulevard and with the fascinating light works Valentine Day in Ireland is the time to feel the real pulse of the country.
  3. The varied scenic beauty of Ireland framed with the solemn sea cliffs, tempting beaches, clasping slopes, lonely peaks teamed with the historical relics, scenic towns and villages and the prosperous Irish heritage makes the Valentine Day in Ireland the most looked forward event of sheer enthusiasm.
  4. The towns and cities of Ireland see the global way of celebrating the Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s cards, Valentine’s flowers and Valentine’s gifts are bought and given with great passion and received with passion too. Valentine’s Day in Ireland is a delightful mix of the traditional and the modern.

These are some ways through which you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ireland.

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