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Wild Ireland

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Wild Ireland

Discover the rugged beauty of Ireland, where dramatic cliffs, rolling green hills, and ancient landscapes are shaped by nature’s untamed forces.

Ireland’s Natural World

  • The island of Ireland, comprising the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, is home to some of Europe’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, from the iconic Cliffs of Moher to the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway.
  • The Aran Islands, such as Inishmore, feature rugged coastlines and limestone karst landscapes, offering a glimpse into Ireland’s ancient geology and traditional way of life.
  • Connemara National Park showcases Ireland’s wild beauty, with sweeping boglands, heather-covered hills, and mountains like the Twelve Bens, home to red deer and a wealth of bird species.
  • The Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for its hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago, steeped in myths of giants and folklore.
  • Ireland’s coasts are teeming with marine life, including seals, puffins, and dolphins, while its inland waters support species like otters and the rare freshwater pearl mussel.
  • The Burren, a unique karst limestone region, is a botanical wonderland, where Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine plants coexist in harmony.
  • Ireland’s temperate climate supports lush forests, such as Killarney National Park, home to ancient oak woodlands, waterfalls, and the elusive white-tailed eagle.
  • Throughout the island, peat bogs dominate the landscape, preserving millennia-old organic material and serving as critical carbon stores, vital for global climate regulation.
  • Folklore and myths, intertwined with Ireland’s natural landmarks, lend a sense of magic to the landscape, from the legend of Finn McCool at the Giant’s Causeway to stories of banshees in the windswept hills.
  • Visitors can enjoy walking trails along the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, exploring Ireland’s wild coasts and traditional villages.

Virtual Field Trips

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