rland, that means big city flair alongside rural idyll, a wild, rugged coastal landscape combined with rolling hills and the close juxtaposition of historical reminiscences and vibrant contemporary culture. This unique mixture has made Ireland a favorite destination for German emigrants and holidaymakers since the 1950s. Filmmaker Beatrice von Schilling goes in search of traces of the most exciting and beautiful places on the "Emerald Isle". First broadcast: Friday, May 01, 2009, 1:10 p.m., ARD.
