Co. wexford, Ireland Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is one the the top holiday locations in Europe where many areas of totally wild unspoiled beauty can be found. In contrast, Dublin offers a thriving cosmopolitan capital city where international stars pay millions for a second home. Derry , Waterford , Donegal Capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast , is 2.5 hours' drive from the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin .
Car hire is available locally and the entire island can be explored easily.
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