under normal circumstances . Friendly locals and rich history are two additional reasons why travelers journey to Ireland and immerse oneself in the magic of this seemingly enchanted country .

As an island nation , Ireland may seem large , but in reality it is just 32,595 square miles

( 84,421 square kilometers ). That ’ s roughly the size of the state of West Virginia . One can drive from the most northern point to the southernmost point in less than eight hours .

While Ireland may not be very large , it certainly packs a punch in regard to its attractions . There is a lot going on

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