Mar 21, 2020 • 9 min read
In our series rediscovering great travel essays, TC Boyle recounts his first time living abroad in Ireland.
Mar 21, 2020 • 9 min read
In our series rediscovering great travel essays, TC Boyle recounts his first time living abroad in Ireland.
Mar 5, 2020 • 2 min read
These former working pubs are available to rent and they retain all of the charm of their glory days.
Feb 23, 2020 • 6 min read
Travel experts often advise that you should become a tourist in your own country. If you think that you’re already familiar with all that Ireland has to…
Feb 6, 2020 • 6 min read
Ireland is a magical destination for a romantic getaway, with fairy-tale forests, picturesque towns, and awe-inspiring scenery.
Dec 13, 2019 • 14 min read
For one life-long traveler and writer, learning Gaeilge provided a deeper understanding of Ireland, her family, and herself.
Sep 20, 2019 • 5 min read
Short days and chilly weather are no match for the delights on offer in Ireland's capital during the winter, from traditional pubs to exciting exhibitions.
Aug 4, 2019 • 7 min read
I spent 24 hours in Cork City before embarking on a road trip around County Cork. It was my first time in Ireland’s second city, though I’m not a newcomer…
Jul 31, 2019 • 5 min read
A nod of the head and a wry smile and they're off, fiddles hopping, feet stomping and the gravelly voices belting out the tunes. Music seems to run in the…
Jul 27, 2019 • 7 min read
When it comes to music, Ireland punches above its weight, and boasts venues both big and small that are jam packed with culture, spirit, storytelling,…
May 7, 2019 • 7 min read
Looking for a festival to complete your holiday? We’ve picked 25 of the best festivals around the island of Ireland to factor into your itinerary.
Apr 8, 2019 • 7 min read
The swell and roar of tides as they crash along a white sandy beach, a scramble and final push to reach the highest point in the land, a lingering look at…
Feb 1, 2019 • 8 min read
In many ways it’s a miracle we know anything about Ireland’s incredible and complex mythology. The tales were shared orally for hundreds of years and were…
Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read
Kilkenny is a popular short break option for Irish people and visitors alike, and it’s easy to see why. Almost in the centre of the Republic, it has good…
Sep 18, 2018 • 6 min read
Ireland's four liveliest cities – the culture-packed hubs of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast – teem with fascinating museums and galleries, fabulous food…
Aug 22, 2018 • 5 min read
Full to the brim with excellent food, bustling bars and interesting attractions, Cork has all the ingredients for a perfect weekend away. Best of all, in…
May 16, 2018 • 5 min read
English has only been spoken widely in Ireland for about 250 years but it was mastered quickly, with the country building an immense literary reputation…
Apr 18, 2018 • 5 min read
Northern Ireland’s charms draw more and more visitors each year. First timers head straight for the Giant’s Causeway, a worthy destination but only one…
Mar 30, 2018 • 5 min read
Rugged coastal scenery and invigorating outdoor activities fire up your appetite along Ireland’s dramatic Wild Atlantic Way. Along the route, you'll find…
Mar 26, 2018 • 6 min read
Move over Scotch, Irish whiskey is re-emerging from the doldrums as one of the fastest growing spirits in the world. While the 20th century heralded the…
Mar 26, 2018 • 6 min read
The London Marathon is fast approaching (22 April to be exact) and if you’re one of those in training for it, good luck. But if, like thousands of others,…
Feb 13, 2018 • 6 min read
Castles – whether ruined, regal or otherwise – are a feature of the Irish landscape. With 3000 or so spread across the country, there’s no shortage of…
Jan 9, 2018 • 5 min read
Dublin is known more for its great literature than its cinematic epics but the movies do offer a way of getting under the city’s cultural skin without…