An island of radiant greens, like the facets of an emerald, Ireland is known as the friendliest land on earth.

"Highly recommended."-Video Librarian

Discover the abbeys, castles, theatres and pubs of the Emerald Isle to the lilting strains of "The Chieftains." Travel the friendliest land on earth, top to bottom, and visit Killarney, Connemara, Galway, Donegal and the Aran Islands. Stop at the Blarney Stone and "Durty Nellies Pub". Watch Waterford crystal being crafted. See the Halfpenny Bridge and the ancient Book of Kells in Dublin. Learn about the tragic potato famine and Ireland's struggle for independence.

Tour cities and counties with names as familiar as th elyrics in a St. Patrick's Day sing-along. Enter the gateway city of Shannon and make a stop at "Durty Nellie's Pub." To the Ring of Kerry surrounding beautiful Killarney National Park and the Dingle Peninsula. Over to County Cork and th eworld famous Blarney Stone. On to Wexford, home of President Kennedy's ancestors. Visit 1000 year old Galway, the most Gaelic of Ireland's cities. Off the west coast explore the Aran Islands, a wilderness in stone. To rock-strewn Connemara, jutting into th ewild Atlantic. To the serinity of Sligo and the seascapes of Donegal, with the blessing of the fishing fleet. You'll see the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary. Tour Dublin's fair city and the Halfpenny Bridge over the River Liffey. It's the city of great writers, St. Stephen's Green, Trinity College, the Easter Rebellion, the Book of Kells, the Abbey Theatre and the liveliest pubs in the world, home to traditional Irish music. Shrines, castles, hallowed abbeys, jigs, reels, festivals, farms, fishing villages, quiant shopfronts and more. This video breathes the spirit of Ireland.

Review from Video Rating Guide:
Anyone contemplating a trip to Ireland or wanting a romantic, nostalgic tour of the island will enjoy this film..the video is informative..Irish tunes are well used to make an interesting soundtrack. The technical qualities are just what you would expect from a first-rate travelogue. Three stars.

Review from Video Librarian :
The Emerald Isle gets the royal treatment in this superb documentary..as per usual, the video and audio qualities of this Questar video production are top-notch. An excellent combination of history, culture, and eye-popping topography, this is a wonderful introduction. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Four stars.

Review from Booklist:
Stunning footage, delightfully narrated