23. See Clonmacnoise, County Offaly
This Instagrammable historic monastery can be found south of Athlone off the beaten track at the crossroads of River Shannon and Esker Way. Founded by the Celtic Church, it is their most prominent monastery in Ireland. The ancient ruins here harken back to the 500s. You will see remnants of not only multiple churches but also a castle. The highlight here though is the numerous priceless, striking stonework sculptures.
24. Savor Authentic Irish Cuisine
Dine on hearty Irish food. Most dishes include cabbage, potatoes, and meat–such as pork and lamb–with fresh local ingredients to boot. Try boxty (potato pancakes), colcannon (cabbage and mashed potatoes), seafood pie (fish chunks with mashed potatoes and melted cheese), and, of course, Irish stew (al lamb stew that includes carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. Don’t forget to wash the whole thing down with a cold glass of Guinness too.
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