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Tourism in munster
The charming port town of Cobh , Co . Cork .
Munster is the largest province in Ireland , and it has much to offer with many of the best sights in the country . Famous for traditional Irish music , Munster is the heritage hub of Ireland , with Celtic castles and monasteries found throughout the region . Ireland ’ s second city , Cork , is located in the south of the province . With a beautiful city centre , and located near the quaint village of Cobh , it is an entertaining place to visit . The English Market in the city centre has existed since 1788 . It offers locals and visitors alike an extensive range of seafood and other culinary specialties , along with that renowned Cork charm . Co . Cork has several beautiful golf courses with Fota Island , Cork and Old Head chief among them , but there is quality golf across the entire region , from counties Waterford to Clare . The busy town of Killarney , in Co . Kerry , is a wellknown holiday destination with spectacular scenery , ranging from the magnificent Ring of Kerry to MacGillycuddy ’ s Reeks . Is it any wonder it is such a popular place to stay ? Co . Kerry also boasts some of the finest links
courses in Ireland , with Waterville , Tralee , Dooks , and Ballybunion renowned worldwide . Skellig Michael , at the end of the Ring of Kerry , features in the new Star Wars movie adding to the allure of this coastline drive . Farther north lie the famous Cliffs of Moher in Co . Clare . The Cliffs are a must see attraction for all visitors , the outstanding scenery stretching for miles along the coast . The counties of Clare and Limerick are home to many famous golf courses , with Dromoland Castle , Doonbeg , Adare and Lahinch just a few of those on offer . Munster ’ s sporting tradition reaches far beyond golf and some of the best GAA teams come from this province . Tipperary , Limerick , Cork and Clare counties are leading lights when it comes to hurling , while in Gaelic football , Kerry and Cork are the most formidable counties in Munster . Thomond Park , in Limerick City , is the home of
Munster Rugby , and any fans of the sport should experience a home game .
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