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Regions Map of the Republic of IrelandIreland is made up of four provinces, each containing several counties: Leinster contains 12 counties in south-east Ireland. Munster contains 6 counties in south-west Ireland. Connacht contains 5 counties along Ireland's west coast. Ulster contains 9 counties in the north of Ireland, including 6 in Northern Ireland. However, travellers may be confused as the country is not marketed for tourism by these provincial names. Rather, tourists find themselves being welcomed to the "Sunny South East", "The West", "The North West", "The Shannon Region" and "The Midlands". It is better to plan travel by county names, cities, towns, etc., rather than worrying about which province one is going into.

Cities Dublin / Baile Átha Cliath- the capital and largest city. With excellent pubs, fine architecture and good shopping, Dublin is a very popular tourist destination. Cork / Corcaigh - second largest city in the Republic of Ireland - located on the banks of the River Lee. Galway / Gaillimh - a city on the river Corrib on the west coast of Ireland. Kilkenny / Cill Chainnigh - attractive medieval City, known as the Marble City - home to 'the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, held annually in early June. Limerick / Luimneach - a city on the river Shannon in the south-west of the country. Waterford / Port Láirge - city in the south-east and close to the ferryport at Rosslare