Путешествие по Ирландии

HEADS OR TAILS

Travelling through Ireland

Good afternoon! We are happy to see you again!

My name is Liza, And I am Dasha.

Haven’t seen you for ages. But we are here again! And today we are going to take you to a wonderful journey. You are sure to be impressed!

So welcome to our first destination - the World-famous Giants Causeway. Here some fun facts about the Giants Causeway.  Hopefully they will entice you to pay a visit in person!

In fact, world-famous Giants Causeway is located in County Antrim, along Northern Ireland's lovely coastline. This natural attraction is a collection of hexagonal basalt columns and rock formations that lead out into the water off the coast. 

The spot is rooted in Irish legend and history, making it both a scenic destination and a cultural hotspot.  

Legend holds that the Causeway originally stretched all the way to Scotland. Benandonner, a Scottish giant, was tricked by the wife of Finn MacCool, an Irish giant, and ended up breaking apart the Causeway, leaving the partial pathway we see today.

Less imaginative scientists have concluded that the Giants Causeway was formed thanks to volcanic activity more than 50 million years ago. The columns were created as the lava cooled rapidly in the ocean water.

It must be noted that there are over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns that combine to make up the Giants Causeway. They vary in height, but keep your eyes open for the columns that are over 35 feet in height.

The area in front of the Causeway has been the site of countless shipwrecks. In the 16th century, more than a 1,000 sailors died when a Spanish ship sank, so some now call the landmark Spanish Rock in remembrance.

We are sure you’ll be impressed by this amazing site!

So, our next destination is The Cliffs of Moher

This is one of the most beautiful (and most photographed) locations in Ireland.

It is also the most visited natural tourist attraction on the Island. 

Due to its popularity, it is important to plan your visit carefully.  The centre regularly closes due to overcrowding.

мActually, the Cliffs are made of sandstone and shale. Experts estimate that they were formed over 320 million years ago.

Legend has it that a sea witch called Mal of Malbay fell in love, chased her beau across Ireland and then met her demise at the cliffs. 

It is interesting to note that the Cliffs are one of the top bird-watching spots in Ireland. Along the cliffs there are 29 species, and more than 30,000 individual birds call the area their home.

Many visitors come specifically to see the adorable puffins that appear around March of each year. There's an Annual Seabird Festival in the Spring that is a fantastic way to see some of the puffins up close along with experts and enthusiasts from Birdwatch Ireland.

Do not forget that there is a nominal fee for the parking lot at the cliffs, but the Cliffs of Moher themselves are open to the public, and there is no entry charge for any visitors.

Well if you are tired after a hard day of sightseeing , just lets go to the Famous Dublin Pub

The Brazen Head is located in the middle of Dublin. the city center. 

While it's easiest to get to the pub on foot, you can also use the Dublin Bus. Bus number 40 heading to Charlestown stops just a two-minute walk from the entrance to the Pub. Taxis are also readily available throughout Dublin.

In fact, the Pub claims to date back to 1198. Local legend says that the site has been home to some form of tavern since that date, although there are no written records that can support the claim.

Actually, plenty of modern celebrities have visited Brazen Head as well. Everyone from Garth Brooks to Van Morrison has stopped in for a drink while exploring the city of Dublin.

It’s an interesting fact that the name of the pub came from the soldiers who used to gather at the bridge and warm up over braziers, or burning barrels. That's the origin of the term brazier head, which is nearly identical to the name of the pub.

It must be noted that the Brazen Head is now a top live music destination in Dublin. On any night of the week, you can show up and expect to hear local rock or Irish classics. On occasion, well-known acts like Van Morrison or Tom Jones will show up for an impromptu jam session.

Frankly speaking you can dig into an extensive menu of classic pub fare. You can have the full Irish breakfast complete with fried eggs, sausage, bacon, black pudding, beans, fried toast and a grilled tomato. Many others immaculate dishes are presented here!

Hope you were greatly impressed by our exciting tour!

Hope to see you soon!