Vacation Spots in Ireland #5:Newgrange is Ireland's best known prehistoric monument. This Ireland vacation spot sits on top of a hill near the Boyne River. Here you can tour the 5,000 year old burial ground that is considered an archeological wonder. It's a massive burial chamber made with over 200,000 tons of stone. The precise construction rivals modern engineering capabilities. Inside are a myriad of passageways, tomb art, calender stones and lunar maps. Nearby are
Knowth and the
Hill of Tara tombs which are almost as spectacular.
Ireland Vacation Spots #6:One of the world's top fifteen golf destinations is
Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. In 1951 it hosted the British Open Championship, the only course in the country to have that honor. Royal Portrush is known for its spectacular views of the sea and cliffs. It is also considered one of the most challenging courses in the world. Overlooking the links are the remains of the ruined 13th century Dunluce Castle and the ruins of St.Cuthbert's.
