Ireland GuideIreland is an island in north-western Europe which has been divided politically since 1920. Most of the island is made up of Ireland, a.k.a. Republic of Ireland. HotelsFind hotels in Dublin, Charlestown, Kilkenny, Carlow and more. DublinDublin is the capital city of Ireland. Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are noteworthy, and it is the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland. SligoSligo is the principal town in County Sligo in Northwest Ireland & Lakelands. It is the largest urban area in this region, and the second largest in the province. KilkennyKilkenny is a city of about 26,000 in the 'Sunny South East' of Ireland. It lies just 75 miles southwest of Dublin. East Coast & MidlandsEast Coast and Midlands is a region of Ireland. The main access points when it comes to getting into Leinster are by road, sea and air. Southeast IrelandSoutheast Ireland is a region of Ireland. It is known as the Sunny Southeast because it gets the best weather in Ireland. Northwest Ireland & LakelandsNorthwest Ireland and Lakelands is a region of Ireland. Southwest IrelandSouthwest Ireland is a region of Ireland. West IrelandWest Ireland is a region of Ireland. Both English and Irish are widely spoken in the West. Shannon RegionShannon Region is a region of Ireland. There is only one international airport in the Shannon Region, Shannon Airport or. Ring of KerryThe Ring of Kerry is probably the most visited attraction in Ireland outside of Dublin.