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THE CENTRAL
IRELAND HEARTLAND
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AT FIRST
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HOME AT FIRST’s
most popular Irish program is here in Central Ireland
where our guests stay in cottages in rural
northern County Tipperary and
eastern County Clare. This
region is the geographical center of Ireland
— about 120 minutes west of
Dublin and 90 minutes northeast of Shannon Airport. This is also
Ireland's
heartland, a region as green as shamrocks,
as colorful as the many rainbows you will see there, and as tasty as
Irish stew, soda bread, and
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LOCATE COUNTIES TIPPERARY & CLARE ON
HOME AT FIRST'S
MAP OF
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HOME AT FIRST’s
cottages are located in towns and villages on or near Central Ireland's
great lake, Lough Derg. This region is a pretty, prosperous dairy land
set among rolling green hills. Within two-to-three hours drive most of
the Irish Republic is reachable, including portions of the western,
eastern, and southern seacoasts, and the principal Irish cities of
Dublin, Limerick, and Galway. But Central Ireland itself deserves a
careful look: its lovely scenery, charming towns, numerous activities,
and friendly people ensure that the central region is truly Ireland's
Heartland.
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"Florence and I are home from Central Ireland. What a
wonderful experience! We are still just aglow with the
wonder of it all. In case anyone should ask, it is a long
way to Tipperary, but hasten to assure anyone who asks, it
is well worth it."
— G. & F. Wilson, Nebraska
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HOME AT FIRST's
Central Ireland lodgings are not only wonderfully located for touring
throughout Ireland, but also fully equipped, comfortably homey, and
immaculately clean. Some cottages are modern; others are converted from
traditional rural Irish cottages. There are even a
few cottages with old-style thatched roofs.
Some are located in towns or smaller villages. Others are in rural
settings a few minutes drive from the nearest town or village.
Regardless of style or location, every
HOME AT
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HOME AT
FIRST CENTRAL
IRELAND COTTAGES.
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home. |
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Quality
cottages and apartments in & near towns and villages
close to Lough Derg, Central Ireland's large recreational lake.
Each lodging is selected for its practical location, quality
appointments,
landlord(-lady) hospitality, and authentic Irish character.
Each provides "all the comforts of home" in a convenient location
that enable guests to get the most out of their holiday in Ireland.
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING PHOTO TITLES TO SEE SAMPLE HOME AT FIRST CENTRAL
IRELAND LODGINGS:
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TERRYGLASS
CO. TIPPERARY
CENTRAL IRELAND |
PUCKANE
CO.
TIPPERARY
CENTRAL IRELAND |
TERRYGLASS
CO. TIPPERARY
CENTRAL
IRELAND |
GARRYKENNEDY
COUNTY TIPPERARY
CENTRAL IRELAND |
KILLALOE
COUNTY
CLARE
CENTRAL IRELAND |
TERRYGLASS
CO.
TIPPERARY
CENTRAL
IRELAND |
DROMINEER
COUNTY
TIPPERARY
CENTRAL
IRELAND |
TERRYGLASS
CO.
TIPPERARY
CENTRAL IRELAND |
TERRYGLASS
CO. TIPPERARY
CENTRAL IRELAND |
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"Our stay in Ireland was one of our best
vacations ever! The cottage was most comfortable — charming,
in fact, when we had the turf fire in the cool evenings and you added so
many warm, extra touches. We especially thank our hosts for all of those
personal expressions of the legendary Irish hospitality which
contributed to our stay."
— L. & C. Robinson, North Carolina
"The cottage in Puckane was picture perfect and most comfortable."
— S. Barnes & B. Brundige, New Mexico & California
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