COUNT YOURSELF AMONGST 6.6 MILLION?

Have you seen these places, are they among your favourites? If not, please feel free to tell me your favourite places in Ireland via comments.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/irishsun/irishfeatures/4545294/Wish-you-were-Ire.html

IRELAND shows off its 50 shades of GREEN in these incredible snaps which are set to attract more tourists.

We might not be able to guarantee sunshine but these photos show why more and more visitors are flocking here.
The breathtaking shots, which are used by Tourism Ireland to promote the country overseas, capture our most scenic spots.

The Glen of Aherlow is a big attraction

Natural wonders including the Giant's Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are just some of the unique attractions which draw millions every year.
The latest figures from the CSO show the number of tourists visiting Ireland shot up by 7.9 per cent last year, while Irish people took fewer trips abroad.

Moher of this please ... the famous Co Clare cliffs

A total of 6.6million folks visited Ireland in 2011, an increase of 500,000 on the previous year.
More than three quarters of visitors pass through Dublin when visiting Ireland, with Temple Bar and Trinity College the most popular attractions.

Foodie heaven ... the English Market in Cork

Outside of the capital, some of the most popular locations lie in the west, such as Killary Harbour and Aughrus Beg in Co Galway, Roscommon Castle and Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo.

Tranguil ... crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

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Pretty villages such as Allihies in West Cork and Inistioge in Kilkenny are also big draws.
Other beauty spots include the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Co Antrim, Cork's English Market, Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Carrauntohill, Co Kerry, and the famous Glen of Aherlow in Co Tipperary.

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Stepping out ... at the Giant's Causeway