What is Ireland well-known for? A lush scenery, a great literary tradition, and a love of sports may spring to mind. But that’s not all. There is no place like Ireland, and when you visit, you will discover its plenty beauties and mysteries for yourself.

• Ireland is home to the world-famous Guinness beer. It began in Arthur Guinness’ Dublin brewery.
• Cork is Ireland’s largest county.
• Halloween originated in Ireland. Halloween’s origins may be traced back 2,000 years to the Celtic Samhain celebration, which marked the end of summer.
• Ireland has the highest number of redheads of any country in the planet.
• The country has a rich literary culture. Ireland is extremely proud of its literary legacy.
• Cork is home to the world’s oldest yacht club.
• Ireland’s music is well-known across the world. Ireland’s music, like its literature, is diverse, worldwide popular, and vital to Irish traditional and contemporary culture.
• The Phoenix Park in Dublin is Europe’s third biggest walled city park.
• Ireland has had the greatest success in the Eurovision Song Contest. Since the competition began, the country has won seven times.