Coast of ireland

[Wolf_Larson]

Ireland is the most westerly country of the European Union, separated from Great Britain by the North Channel on the northeast and the Irish Sea on the east.
Ireland is an island of 84,288 sq. km (32,544 square miles).
Its greatest length is 485 km (302 miles), its greatest width 304 km (189 miles), and its coastline extends for over 5,631 km (3,500 miles).

The highest mountain is Carrantuohill (1,040 mtres/3,414 feet), near Killarney in County Kerry.
The longest river is the Shannon (370 km/230 miles).


The largest lake is Lough Neagh (396 sq. km/153 square miles) in Northern Ireland.

The country is divided into four historic provinces. Ulster (9 counties) in the north; Munster (6 counties) in the south; Leinster (12 counties) in the east; and Connacht (5 counties) in the west.

The population of the 32 counties of Ireland is approximately 5 million.




Climate

Winters in Ireland are mild and summers temperate due to the prevailing southwesterly winds and the influence of the warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift. Ireland has a mild climate all year-averaging 35°-45°F in winter and 65°-75°F in summer. May and June are the sunniest months with an average of over 7 hours of sunshine per day.



Useful Phone Numbers in Ireland

GoIreland.com (for credit card reservation ONLY): + 353 (0)66 979 1804
Nova Car Hire:    + 353 (0)66 979 1801
AA Roadside Rescue: 1800 667 788
Police Tourism Support Services: 1850 661 771
Emergency Services: 999
Irish Tourist Board Information: 1850 230 330
Access for Disabled: 01 668 4181
Bus Eireann: 01 836 6111
Irish Rail: 1850 366 222
Department of Foreign Affairs: 01 478 0822

[Wolf_Larson]

As you all know i love anything to do with the coast and i came across this book on line........http://capewrathtrailguide.org/..........Then i seen Spud sayed they where going to make the walk longer !!!

Sounds amazing now to see if its on YOUTUBE or something like that :-)

P.S i know its not irelands coast lol

[Wolf_Larson]

What is your favourite bit of are beautiful coast line ?

[andymcinroy]

In my opinion, the wildest and most beautiful section of coastline is in Donegal between Glencolmcille and Ardara over Slievetooey mountain. Of this section, the highlight is Glen Bay looking towards Tor More stack, Ireland biggest sea stack.

[Wolf_Larson]

Great picture thanks any !!!