Tips & articles
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10 gems of the Emerald Isle
23 March 2012
Rich in history, blessed with natural beauty, and boasting more than its fair share of cosmopolitan cities, ancient sites and...
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Top 5 places to find real Irish food in Dublin
15 March 2012
Coddle, a classic Dublin broth made of boiled fatty sausage and diced vegetables may have cut the mustard with hungry...
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Top Ireland experiences from Lonely Planet staff
14 March 2012
Lonely Planet has produced this article for Tourism Ireland. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect...
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The scenic route: Ireland’s most picturesque drives
14 March 2012
Lonely Planet has produced this article for Tourism Ireland. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect...
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Dublin’s Viking heritage
14 March 2012
Much of Dublin’s early history is as murky as the peaty basin where the River Liffey joined the now-underground River...
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Haunted Dublin
13 March 2012
Stories and sightings of apparitions abound in this ancient city steeped in myths and legends. If you do not want...
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World’s best festivals: St Patrick’s Festival
28 February 2012
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Dublin, Ireland. The parade starts on Parnell Sq and he...
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Ireland’s top 10 unusual places to stay
20 January 2012
The more we stay in travel lodges and soulless hotels, the more we all crave an experiential night’s stay. Because...
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Best places to get naked
02 June 2011
It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...
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Dublin’s underground literary scene
16 March 2011
The world is well versed in the enormous literary talent Dublin has spawned, from Beckett and Wilde to Behan and Joyce. But they’re all...
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Top 10 Ireland for first-timers
16 March 2011
Ireland’s reputation precedes itself, so first-time visitors might think they know what to expect: fields of clover, gabby locals, etc....
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Top 10 places to see a traditional Irish music session
16 March 2011
A nod of the head and a wry smile and they’re off, fiddles hopping, feet stomping and the gravelly voices...
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Films where the destination is the star
01 December 2010
At times while watching films you’ll notice the main character isn’t human. You’ll realise that the destination where the film...
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Where we’d rather be: Lonely Planet’s dream destinations
09 November 2010
Work – exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil. Daydream – a reverie indulged in...
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Get spooked: 5 sensational Halloween destinations
25 October 2010
From Samhain, All Souls’ Day and the Day of the Dead, to good old Halloween, the dregs of autumn turn...
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Ireland: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Ireland guide provides a selection of travel literature to enhance your trip.Travel in Ireland seems...
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Travel with children
12 September 2010
Does having kids mean that your travel bug has buzzed its last? Nope – not according to the Lonely Planet...
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Budget or blow out – a good time guide to Dublin
24 August 2010
Whatever your budget, Dublin can show you a good time.In this except from olive magazine (Aug 2010), Tom Doorley (writer,...
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Prison tours: a taste of life behind bars
03 August 2010
Usually people will do anything to get out of jail, but with prison tourism on the rise, folks are now...
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Only in Ireland: more craic than you can shake a stick at
28 June 2010
Lonely Planet produced this article for our partner, Tourism Ireland.The Irish sure know how to enjoy themselves. Here are ten...
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Top 11 Irish castles
28 April 2010
Brooding ruins on windswept hills to restored masterpieces, Ireland’s castles can be looked at, walked through, clambered over, dined in...
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Where to go in May
14 April 2010
Planning to go tripping in May? In an extract from the January 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine, we’ve got...
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Dogs of the world
09 December 2009
‘When you point out something to a dog, he looks at your finger.’ - J Bryan, IIIDogs are like children,...
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Famous - and infamous - hotels
04 December 2009
Looking for a brush with fame instead of mints on the pillow? We’ve got our favourite celebrity hotels - owned...
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