Rent your own pub for the weekend and never miss last orders
2 min read • Mar 5, 2020
These former working pubs are available to rent and they retain all of the charm of their glory days.
Travel Stories
Ireland
- The alternative Irish bucket-list to challenge even the most well-travelled locals
6 min read • Feb 23, 2020
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…
- Ireland's most romantic getaways
6 min read • Feb 6, 2020
Ireland is a magical destination for a romantic getaway, with fairy-tale forests, picturesque towns, and awe-inspiring scenery.
- How learning Gaeilge in Ireland expanded more than my vocabulary
14 min read • Dec 13, 2019
For one life-long traveler and writer, learning Gaeilge provided a deeper understanding of Ireland, her family, and herself.
- The cosy delights of Dublin in winter
5 min read • Sep 20, 2019
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.
- Spending Diary: what I spent in 24 hours in Cork City
7 min read • Aug 4, 2019
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…
- Best places to see a traditional Irish music session
5 min read • Jul 31, 2019
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…
- Ireland's most iconic and unique live music venues
7 min read • Jul 27, 2019
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,…
- 25 of Ireland's best festivals
7 min read • May 7, 2019
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.
- Out and about in southwest Ireland's Reeks District
7 min read • Apr 8, 2019
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…
- Ireland's myths and legends and where to find them today
8 min read • Feb 1, 2019
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…
- The perfect Kilkenny mini-break – two days in Ireland’s Medieval City
6 min read • Dec 18, 2018
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…
- Quick escapes from Ireland's liveliest cities
6 min read • Sep 18, 2018
Ireland's four liveliest cities – the culture-packed hubs of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast – teem with fascinating museums and galleries, fabulous food…
- Two days in Cork: a short break in the Rebel City
5 min read • Aug 22, 2018
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…
- Dublin by the book: a literary tour of Ireland's capital
5 min read • May 16, 2018
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…
- First time Northern Ireland: a small destination with Titanic appeal
5 min read • Apr 18, 2018
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…
- Epicurean adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way
5 min read • Mar 30, 2018
Rugged coastal scenery and invigorating outdoor activities fire up your appetite along Ireland’s dramatic Wild Atlantic Way. Along the route, you'll find…
- A whiskey tour of Ireland
6 min read • Mar 26, 2018
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…
- Runs for your life: Great British and Irish races
6 min read • Mar 26, 2018
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,…
- Ten must-see castles in Ireland
6 min read • Feb 13, 2018
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…
- Lights, camera, Dublin: a film and TV lover's guide to Ireland's capital
5 min read • Jan 9, 2018
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…
- Beyond the Giant's Causeway: exploring Northern Ireland's dramatic Causeway Coast
4 min read • Oct 30, 2017
The epic rocks at the Giant’s Causeway are arguably the star attraction along the Causeway Coastal Route – there’s a clue in the name – but there’s plenty…