Ireland Travel Stories

Sep 22, 2017 • 6 min read

Spread roughly about the four main compass points, the cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast are remarkably different from each other, despite all…

Jul 6, 2017 • 5 min read

Ireland has changed fast, and the 2015 legalisation of same-sex marriage by popular vote plus ground-breaking gender recognition laws mean Dublin is now…

Apr 5, 2017 • 6 min read

With its famous castle, spruced-up quays, impressive arts scene and formidable sporting pedigree, Limerick is relishing its renaissance. There’s plenty…

Oct 7, 2016 • 5 min read

Leopold Bloom mused in James Joyce's Ulysses that a good puzzle would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub. The most fun solution is to not pass any…

Oct 4, 2016 • 5 min read

The Emerald Isle might be small in size but it packs a powerful historical punch. Hit the road on a fascinating five-day trip through the picturesque…

Aug 5, 2016 • 6 min read

Ireland’s beautiful, untamed Atlantic coast has attracted numerous visitors, including the makers of the latest Star Wars films. A visit to some of the…

Aug 2, 2016 • 6 min read

The search for solitude has led pilgrims to the edges of the known world – and beyond – throughout history. But few final destinations rival the…

Jun 14, 2016 • 5 min read

Autumn is one of the most stunning times to visit Ireland. Here's our guide to what's on in the Emerald Isle in Autumn.

Mar 16, 2016 • 6 min read

Northern Ireland’s second city is fast becoming one of the country’s cultural hotspots. It was given a stylish makeover for its stint as UK City of…

Mar 9, 2016 • 5 min read

While the western part of Ireland is known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, majestic sea cliffs and traditional Irish music and culture, the eastern…

Mar 2, 2016 • 5 min read

As Ireland shakes off the winter blues, wraps up its St Patrick’s Day festivities and blossoms into 40 shades of springtime green, the calendar erupts in…

Jan 5, 2016 • 6 min read

A pint of the black stuff, a cosy pub, some folk music and a shamrock. That green-tinted view of Dublin can be great craic, but this is also a thrilling…

Nov 26, 2015 • 4 min read

Ireland may not have Hawaii’s water temperature, but with an unadulterated Atlantic coastline, immaculate beaches without the crowds and big, year-round…

Oct 27, 2015 • 6 min read

Cork is a curious and compelling place. Ireland’s second city is at once full of life and overhung by the past. Millions of Irish migrants passed through…

Oct 1, 2015 • 5 min read

California's Big Sur and Australia's Great Ocean Road may get all the headlines when it comes to coastal driving but they're not the only places where you…

Sep 28, 2015 • 5 min read

Dublin rightly prides itself on being a modern European city, but its colourful history is central to its appeal. There was a settlement here even before…

Oct 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Ireland's spectacular landscapes and dramatically changing weather provide some of most epic golfing challenges on earth. The island has well over 400…

Oct 13, 2014 • 5 min read

Vibrant cities, otherworldly monuments, ancient castles, sweeping beaches bordered by jade-green fields, cosy pubs with crackling fires and toe-tapping…

Oct 3, 2014 • 8 min read

The 'Wild Atlantic Way' driving route neatly packages the abundant attractions of Ireland's west coast, from West Cork to Donegal. The well-signed, easy…

Aug 18, 2014 • 4 min read

It’s the morning after the night before, and you’ve survived a night on the tiles in Dublin. Thanks to the locals’ ebullient hospitality, not to mention…

Aug 14, 2014 • 4 min read

Ireland's fertile green fields, crystal-clear rivers and filigreed coastline offer a pantry packed with fresh-as-it-gets local produce – from farmhouse…

Aug 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Ireland’s reputation precedes itself, so first-time visitors might think they know what to expect – rolling green fields, chatty locals and a pint for…