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World Heritage

The World Heritage List includes over one thousand sites spread across 167 countries. The annual World Heritage Committee meeting reviews new proposals for inscription. Three World Heritage sites are located on the island of Ireland. Brú na Bóinne, Sceilg Mhicíl, and the Giant's Causeway.

Brú na Bóinne

Bru na Boinne, Knowth, Co Meath. Photo credit: Getty Images

Scelig Mhichíl

Scelig Mhichil, Iveragh Penunsila, County Kerry. Photo credit: Getty Images

The Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway at Sunset, Co Antrim. Photo credit Getty Images

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