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Ireland's coastline is studded with beautiful beaches. Lukassek/Shutterstock

Jul 30, 202612 min read

The 12 Best Beaches in Ireland for Every Season

People dining outdoors on a sunny day at a pub in Dublin.

May 26, 20267 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Ireland

A hiking trail leads to a clifftop headland with views out over the ocean, rocky coastline and islets.

Apr 28, 20268 min read

Ireland's 7 National Parks: Experience the Best of the Outdoors

A stone cathedral is behind a row of brightly colored houses.

Apr 22, 20265 min read

9 dos and Don’ts When Traveling in Ireland

A bus is seen from behind driving on a rural road toward mountains.

Apr 15, 20267 min read

The Best Ways to Get Around Ireland

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Apr 15, 20267 min read

10 Unmissable Routes for Hikes and Walks in Ireland

A designated walking trail through the Burren National Park, County Clare.

Apr 14, 20267 min read

How to See the Best of Ireland on a Budget

An older couple walking on a path past pink blooming bushes.

Apr 14, 20263 min read

What to Pack for a Trip to Ireland

Traditional Irish music at a pub in Ireland

Apr 3, 202610 min read

20 of the Best Pubs in Ireland

Kayaking on the river in Limerick, Ireland.

Mar 20, 20266 min read

Best Things to Do in Ireland with Kids

A train crosses the Craigmore Viaduct in Ireland. 2c image/Getty Images

Mar 11, 202614 min read

How to Travel Around Ireland by Train

Sheepdog farmer John Davoren at Caherconnell Stone Fort, County Clare, Ireland. Robert Ormerod for Lonely Planet

Mar 11, 20269 min read

What You Need to Know Before Visiting Ireland

canto-eh8v4b53 - Kildavnet Tower on Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland Joanna K-V/Shutterstock

Feb 12, 202618 min read

13 Islands Off the Coast of Ireland Worth the Detour

Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland. Andrei Nekrassov/Shutterstock

Jan 14, 20267 min read

10 Must-See Castles in Ireland

A golden yellow sunset with a stone tower, stone house, and leafless tree in the foreground.

Jan 5, 20266 min read

A Guide to Samhain in Ireland

The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. mbrand85/Shutterstock

Nov 30, 20258 min read

9 Top Things to Do in Ireland

Along the Slea Head Drive, a circular route on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Bailey Freeman for Lonely Planet

Nov 28, 20256 min read

The Best Time to Visit Ireland

Adare Manor. The Leading Hotels of the World

Nov 20, 20259 min read

How to Have a 3 Destination Luxury Break in Ireland: Our 1-Week Itinerary

A riverside village of stone buildings with canal boats and a stone bridge

Oct 24, 202511 min read

12 of Ireland's Most Scenic Towns and Villages

Connemara National Park outside Galway City. Helen Hotson/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 202511 min read

The Best Places to Visit in Ireland

Cahir Castle, one of Ireland's most prominent and best-preserved medieval castles, situated on a rocky island on the River Suir, county Tipperary, Ireland.

Oct 22, 20258 min read

Guide to Tipperary; Ireland's "Premier County"

Apr 4, 20257 min read

Our Irish Writers Pick Their Favorite Vacation Spots in Ireland

This itinerary takes you up the Wild Atlantic Way county-by-county – a thrilling route that encompasses adventurous hiking trails, scenic overlooks, foodie stops, history from the Bronze age to WWII © Robert Ormerod for Lonely Planet; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

May 20, 202414 min read

Coasts, Castles and Culture: Nine Days on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland offers visa-free travel to citizens of many countries © David Levingstone / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20245 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Ireland?

On Ireland’s winding country roads, expect to take it slow © Jade Prevost Manuel / Shutterstock

Mar 19, 202415 min read

These 10 Road Trips Will Bring You into the Heart of Ireland

A campaign is underway asking visitors to refrain from touching the famous Molly Malone statue inappropriately © Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images

Mar 5, 20243 min read

"Hands Off Molly Malone" and Other Tips for Visitors to Ireland

Lonely Planet social media editor Deepa Lakshmin shares how to get the most out of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way © Deepa Lakshmin / Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20237 min read

Copy My Trip: Sightseeing Tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

The ferry from Ireland to Spain takes about 30 hours more than the flight – and that makes it wonderful © courtesy Brittany Ferries

Jun 6, 20238 min read

It Takes Days to Reach Spain from Ireland by Ferry - but It's More Charming Than the 2-Hour Flight

The ancient Irish game of hurling combines skill, athleticism and courage © Shutterstock / D. Ribeiro

Mar 17, 20239 min read

Get into: Hurling in Ireland

Ireland, Dublin, St Patrick's day parade

Feb 9, 20224 min read

Ireland Celebrates as St Patrick's Day Festivities Return Next Month

The green Irish countryside

Jul 19, 20212 min read

Ireland Has Eased Its Restrictions on International Travel

An aerial view of the Royal Canal Greenway in Meath

Mar 25, 20213 min read

Explore Ireland's Lush Midlands on a New 130Km Cycle and Walkway

Dublin's famous Temple Bar district, Ireland

Mar 16, 20214 min read

How to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Online This Year

A perfectly poured pint of Guinness

Feb 9, 20215 min read

Why Irish People Are Mocking the Worst Pints of Guinness in the World

Ireland's Great Blasket Island off the Dingle Peninsula

Jan 18, 20213 min read

Could You Give up Electricity and WiFi for a Dream Summer Job on a Remote Irish Island?

cliffs of moher, county clare, wild atlantic way route, ireland

Jan 6, 20215 min read

Ireland’s Top 10 Natural Wonders

Nov 12, 20202 min read

Irish People Left Bewildered by the Trailer for "Wild Mountain Thyme"

A drive through the Ring of Kerry is stunning from start to finish © Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Oct 29, 20202 min read

Find Local Travel Experiences in Ireland with a New Digital Directory

The Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland

Oct 1, 20208 min read

These 11 Irish Castles Showcase the Dramatic Beauty of Historic Ireland

Sep 24, 20202 min read

A New Trail in Ireland Traces the Footsteps of Emigrants Bound for North America During the Great Famine

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Sep 21, 20202 min read

Ryanair Teases the Irish Government with This Cheeky Job Posting

Jul 23, 20202 min read

The "Most Haunted House" in Ireland Is for Sale

Monument Valley from the Hunt's Mesa. ©Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/500px

May 8, 20204 min read

"Your Tears Are Our Tears" – Irish Donations Pour in as Navajo Nation Is Devastated by COVID-19

The ruins of Ballycarberry Castle in County Kerry, Ireland

Apr 21, 20203 min read

Virtual Vacation: Ireland

Omeye island, county Galway, Ireland : Couple riding horses on Omey beach, warm sunny day. Outdoor activity and fun concept. Women shows thumbs up. Black and white stunning horses., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-04T16:25:03.000Z, User: nic.dhoedt_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Lonely Planet Ireland 17, other: Nicolas D'hoedt

Sep 10, 20193 min read

Ireland Launches the "World's Longest Food Festival" to Put Irish Cuisine on the Map

The Giant's Causeway is the most famous mythical site on the island of Ireland. joe daniel price / Getty Images

Feb 1, 20199 min read

Ireland's Myths and Legends and Where to Find Them Today

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