The Compass: Ireland

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we travel to the Emerald Isle, where historic treasures and a vibrant culture intermingle against a natural backdrop that is endlessly magnificent.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Ireland

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS HILL, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we travel to the Emerald Isle, where historic treasures and a vibrant culture intermingle against a natural backdrop that is endlessly magnificent. In this edition, see how determination led this photographer to find the luck o' the Irish, uncover the surprises revealed by a "DNA atlas" of Ireland, and travel to Donegal with a local photographer. Let's explore Ireland.

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY SAM ABELL, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION The beauty of Ireland captured in enchanting photos A photographer shares the challenges and joys of documenting Ireland for National Geographic. READ MORE PRODUCED / EDITED BY CRYSTAL BERG Who was Saint Patrick and why does he have a day? St. Paddy's Day is mostly a U.S.-based event, though cities around the world do celebrate with lots of green and lots of beer. WATCH VIDEO

SCIENCE

PHOTOGRAPH BY A.W. CUTLER, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Irish ancestry surprises revealed by new DNA map The genetic atlas revealed new information about health risks, ancient political borders, and the influence of Vikings. READ MORE SHARE

ANIMALS

PHOTOGRAPH BY CISCA CASTELIJNS, MINDEN PICTURES / NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION 6 surprisingly lucky animals around the world Ireland is one of the few countries whose folklore lacks wildlife. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY CORBIS Snakeless in Ireland: Blame ice age, not St. Patrick One man is credited with taking all snakes out of Ireland, but science tells a different story. READ MORE

TRAVEL

DREAM NOW, GO LATER

PHOTOGRAPH BY TREVOR COLE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC YOUR SHOT A local photographer's guide to Donegal, Ireland Explore the best things to do and see in Donegal, Ireland, through the lens of a National Geographic Your Shot photographer. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY RONAN O'CONNELL These masked singers continue an Irish Christmas tradition For centuries in Ireland, mummers would arrive at homes unannounced in an age-old holiday custom. Now, after a long lull, these disguised revelers are back in force. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY KARL-HEINZ RAACH, LAIF / REDUX On the trail of Ireland’s legendary pirate queen As Ireland marks 100 years of independence, a tourist route is being dedicated to this 16th-century rebel. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL CARILLET, GETTY IMAGES Everything to know about Dublin Here's how to plan the best possible trip to this easy-to-love city. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: WHAT’S THE SECRET BEHIND DUBLIN’S STORYTELLING MAGIC? +

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