For many people all over the world, Ireland is a destination first seen on the silver or small screen. As part of our Filming Locations theme, we enter the world of Westeros where the Emerald Isle is a character in its own right. With many scenes filmed in Titanic Studios as well as throughout Ireland, Game of Thrones comes in at Reason 19 this week.

• The GoT cast and crew reflect on filming in Northern Ireland

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• Phrase 1: Seo chugainn an geimhreadh.

• Phrase 2: Na rudaí is féidir liom do ghrá.

• Phrase 3: Nuair a imríonn tú an cluiche na corónach, tú bua nó tú bás.

• Phrase 4: Náire! Náire! Náire!

• Phrase 5: Tá a fhios agat rud ar bith, Seán an tSneachta

As shown in GoT, Mussenden Temple oversees the breathtaking Downhill Strand.

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Wandering Westeros

• Ditch the TV screen and discover the real-life world of Westeros in person.

On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we recount our days of castle roaming and monster hunting, we’ve got a Tea Party, Shakespeare Shout Out and a Real-Life Cartoon Castle, Joe describes more places I can only wish I’ve seen already, if you thought Caitlin was done talking about her alleged ancestry, you’re sadly mistaken, and we continue our Castles theme in another part of Britain.

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We wrap up our Castles discussion this week with the very best ones to tour in Ireland. We cover kissing stones, making wishes, hunting ghosts, feasting at medieval banquets and so much more.

• The tale of St. Patrick, the Devil & the Rock of Cashel Joe was butchering.

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• Irish: Cad é an t-ainm an chaisleáin i Cluiche na Corónach?

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Ireland Top to Toe

• Discover the Emerald Isle’s very best castles with additional “must-see” places along the way.

On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain get ready for your weekly dose of botched pronunciations, Caitlin’s on her soapbox again discussing her alleged royal heritage, Joe takes a crack at castle trivia, hoping for a perfect score, we design palaces fit for 50 Reasons royalty, and we move away from our road trip theme and start something new.

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We continue our Castles theme today by taking a look at ones that you can rent out for special occasions.

• Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland

Caitlin did her best to contain her excitement when she stayed at Markree Castle – she failed!

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• Irish – Mo dhia! Tá an caisleán mar bhrionglóid

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Majestic Ireland

• This tour provides you with opportunities stay in some of Ireland’s most amazing Castle Hotels.

On this episode we get ready to pack our bags after this week’s Buzzfeed Quiz, Caitlin is not-so-fresh off the battlefield in Scotland, Joe redeems his trivia legacy after last episode’s crash & burn, Root or Rowt? Blinker or Indicator? You decide, And we wrap up our road trip theme with some mini-adventures.

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Tour for the reason: One day Scotland Tours

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Today, we kick off a new theme on Castles and we take a look at the first of three different types of castle – Castle Hotels.

• Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland

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• Irish – Ba mhaith liom a bheith pósta i gcaisleán in Éirinn

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Majestic Ireland

• This tour provides you with opportunities stay in some of Ireland’s most amazing Castle Hotels.

On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we discuss a region where Westeros got its inspiration, Caitlin proves she won’t be attending Wimbledon anytime soon, Joe has more faith in birds than humanity, Caitlin offends a prominent Scottish clan and, ultimately, we discover another one of the UK’s great road trips.

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Tour for the reason:  North Coast 500 | Scotland

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Where would Irish culture be without the art of dance? The home to Michael Flatley’s inspiration, those big curly wigs and feet that won’t quit is a place you’ve just got to see for yourself.

• Riverdance, Eurovision in Dublin 1994 – the performance that took the world by storm

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• Irish – Beimid ag damhsa oíche amárach ag an teach tábhairne.

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Charming Ireland

• Throughout Ireland, you’ll find rich opportunities to experience this cultural art form. From cèilidhs to reels, jigs and everything in between, Irish dance is alive and well on the Emerald Isle and waiting to be discovered. This tour gives you a prime seat (or stage, should you wish to try the dances) in the heart of the it all.

This is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into The great West Way! We debate over a popular Alanis Morissette hit, Joe enlightens us with a FAIRLY magical interest, Caitlin gets ridiculous over a rodent, and we chat with a few Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London.

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Tour for the reason: England's Great West Way | 8 Day Self-Drive

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