Editor's note: Fun fact about Ireland: there are no snakes there! Because the island was disconnected from the mainland during the Ice Age, and cold-blooded reptiles appeared later, the slithery creatures never made it to the Emerald Isle, a fact which some of us consider a distinct advantage. Ireland also boasts the highest number of red-heads per capita in the world, a little over 10% of the population. No snakes and a bunch of redheads? We're booking flights! Meanwhile, we're proud to present this lovely collection representing a truly special country.