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IRISH NATURE

IRISH NATURE. by Kristiina Hansen. Introduction. Ireland is criss-crossed with silver streams, lazy rivers, hidden lakes and still canals. When in Ireland, you are never more than 80 miles from the sea and a coastline offering golden, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, hidden harbours and bays.

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IRISH NATURE

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  1. IRISH NATURE by Kristiina Hansen Kristiina Hansen 2003

  2. Introduction • Ireland is criss-crossed with silver streams, lazy rivers, hidden lakes and still canals. • When in Ireland, you are never more than 80 miles from the sea and a coastline offering golden, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, hidden harbours and bays. • In woods you may encounter typical irish wildlife: deer, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, fox, bobcat, coyote, turkey, vulture, hawk, and owl. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  3. Cliffs of Moher • Majestic cliffs that rise from the Atlantic Ocean to a height of nearly 200m. • They take their name from a ruined promontory fort, Mothar. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  4. The Mizen Head • The Mizen Head is the most southerly point in Ireland. • On the top of the Mizen Head you can see breathtaking close-up view of the wild, foaming waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  5. The Burren • The Burren covers over 300 square kilometres. • You can find wealth of material in the Burren - megalithic tombs, Celtic crosses, a ruined Cistercian Abbey and more than sixty wedge tombs. • The Burren is the largest karstic limestone area in Western Europe. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  6. Dunmore Cave • Dunmore Cave is at its deepest point 150 foot below the surface. • In 928, the Dunmore Cave was the site of a Viking massacre. • It has been a National Monument because of its historic interest. • Dunmore Cave is formed by limestone which was laid down over 300 million years ago. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  7. Aillwee Caves • This stunning creation of nature was formed by the melt waters of a prehistoric ice age. • The cave, carved out of limestone, cuts into the heart of the mountain. • The story of Aillwee Cave began millions of years ago when streams sinking underground on Aillwee Mountain starter dissolving channels through the limestone Kristiina Hansen 2003

  8. Connemara • Connemara is an environment which offers the visitor endless sights, experiences, adventures and activities. • Connemara is consisting of entirely natural and unspoilt terrain. • The countryside and atmosphere of Connemara are magical and any time of the year it´s perfect to take a brake here. Kristiina Hansen 2003

  9. Glenveagh • Glenveagh consists of Glenveagh National Park, Glenveagh Castle and Glenveagh Gardens. • Glenveagh National Park covers almost 10,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods. • The park boasts beautiful lakes and breathtaking mountain scenery. • The park is home to considerable populations of stoats, badgers and foxes as well as an impressive selection of birdlife. Kristiina Hansen 2003

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