Abhishek's PostCrossing Journey: Ireland

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Christ Church Cathedral, Ireland

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Christ Church Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, commonly known as Christ Church, Cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and Metropolitical Cathedral of the United Provinces of Dublin and Cashel) in Dublin is the elder of the city's two mediæval cathedrals, the other being St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Blarney Castle, Ireland

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Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. It is near the River Martin. The castle originally dates from before AD 1200. It was destroyed in 1446, but subsequently rebuilt by Cormac MacCarthy, the King of Munster. It is currently a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and the battlements. At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may hang upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. Photographs are taken of the "magic moment". There are many legends as to the origin of the stone, but some say that it was the Lia Fáil—a magical stone upon which Irish kings were crowned.

The General Post Office at O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland

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The General Post Office in Dublin's O'Connell Street is one of the most impressive buildings in Dublin. In 1916, it was the head quarters of the Rebel Irish Volunteers. It's great Ionic Columns of the Portico still bear the scars of battle with the British forces.

Various Monuments, Ireland

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Map Card, Ireland

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Within its modest dimensions, Ireland encompasses a great variety of scenic beauty. This varied landscape is further enhances by a wealth of remains from the country's ancient history, which includes fortresses, castles and mansions. The predominance of pastoral rather than tillage farming has enabled Ireland to retain many well preserved ring-forts and passage graves dating from pre-historic times.