The spirit of Ireland in 16 Pictures

Captivating photos of Irish sea coasts, wedding crashers, and the Blarney Stone.

By Becky Little
Published 9 Nov 2017, 03:38 GMT

We’ve compiled our favourite pictures of the Emerald Isle. Click through to see breathtaking views of sea coasts, a trio of traditional Irish wedding crashers, and a woman bending backward to kiss the Blarney Stone. (Read "Did St. Patrick Really Drive Snakes Out of Ireland?")

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