Ireland

Ireland is changing from an ancient, rural landscape to one with modern homes and new resorts.  But the older architecture is the mainstay of the country.  Adare Manor, shown here, like most castles and large manor houses, has been refurbished into a luxury hotel.

Ireland is a golfer’s paradise--golf links are everywhere in Ireland.  Most courses are to be found in the new luxury resorts, though old manor homes, too, now have golf courses. In addition, manor homes built by rivers offer great fishing for all to enjoy.

Of course, many people go to Ireland for its literary history and music. After having been interred for many years in France, where the poet had died, Yeats’ body was returned to Sligo, where his grave draws many visitors. He had said, "If I die bury me up there [at Roquebrune] and then in a year's time when the newspapers have forgotten me, dig me up and plant me in Sligo".  It was more like nine years, but he finally got there!