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If you are travelling around Europe and choose to visit the West of Ireland during your visit, there is a good chance that you will by flying to Knock Airport in County Mayo. Whether you are travelling for business reasons, to see family in the area, or are on a backpacking holiday, the West of Ireland offers some beautiful scenery and unique experiences that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages and backgrounds. However, you will find that many people will travel to this region of Europe for for religious or spiritual reasons, with Catholic people in particular from across the world and Europe taking pilgrimages in the region. Knock Shrine which is visited by around 1.5 million people every year is famous for an apparition of the Virgin Mary that was said to have taken place in the year 1879. Now people visit the shrine and the surrounding area for a peaceful and spiritual pilgrimage or holiday experience that can be a welcome break from the hussle and bussle of larger tourist cities in Europe.

     The area apart from its airport is relatively remote, so getting around may be best achieved by car. Visitors to the area may choose to take up the option of car hire Knock Airport at a reasonable rate, thus allowing themselves the freedom to explore the region at their own pace and leisure. There are however also pilgrimage experiences that can be booked at the airport itself of through companies in the local region. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary that is a touch more relaxing than visiting a big city in Europe, why not take a trip to Knock and find out why it remains one of the most popular visitor destinations in Ireland.
 

If you’re looking to discover the wonders of Emerald Isle but haven’t got a massive wedge of cash to spend, then rather than checking into one of the big swanky hotels that Dublin or Belfast may have to offer - but that may cost you an arm and a leg - why not instead spend your hard earned money more wisely this spring on one of the many great holiday cottages in either Ireland or Northern Ireland. Self Catering Northern Ireland offers excellent quality holiday accommodation for the young backpacker, world traveler or even a family holidaymaker that is on a tight budget the opportunity to enjoy the stunning natural countryside and rolling scenery of Ireland and Northern Ireland - without breaking the bank with a huge hotel bill that may take many months of hard work to pay off. There are many great locations to visit that offer such packages including Donegal, Antrim, Kerry or Cork. So why not save money on your holiday accommodation this spring season - as well as on the price of food and of course eating out - when you can cook your own healthy meals at your own leisure in one of these great holiday homes Northern Ireland.