FORMAT: NTSC What's this?Ireland is the land of a thousand welcomes, and although ripped apart by political conflict, is renowned for its hospitality and strong spirit of good time.
Traveller
Ian Wright begins his travels at the spectacular
Antrim coast in
Northern Ireland, travels to
Belfast, before crossing the border and heading to
Dublin, the capital of the
Republic. Passing through
Cobh and Kerry, he then sails to the
Arran Islands, hikes in
Connemara and
Donegal, and finally ends his journey on the wild and remote
Tory Island.
Along the way…
- Explore Blarney Castle, Ireland's most popular tourist spot, and kiss the Blarney Stone
- Climb Croagh Patrick, joining thousands of pilgrims who trek up the mountain with bare feet following the footsteps of Saint Patrick
- Listen to young Irish rock bands
- Take time out in Kerry, where the scenery is dotted with Celtic ruins
- Meet the famous King of Tory Island who makes it his duty to welcome visitors off the boat as they arrive!
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