Counties Clare and Galway certainly are the most picturesque places I have ever seen. The Emerald Isle is a treat for the eyes.
As are the Irish women. Especially the ones with blue or green eyes and jet-black hair.
I may buy a small home here in this area. The old ones are the best.
The golf is spectacular.
Did I mention the golf is spectacular?
Fresh Guinness on tap in Ireland is everything they say it is and more.
The people are the friendliest people you will ever meet and they love Americans.
The roads are ridiculous and were never meant to accommodate two motorized vehicles traveling in opposite directions. Rent the smallest car you possibly can. And they drive on the wrong side of the road, which is absurd. Speaking of absurd, this is a two way road: 
My Amex Gold Card would not cover my insurance, forcing me to add the CDW at the Hertz counter. The aforementioned Friendly Folk turn into madmen when behind the wheel. Beware.
