Destination Ireland Guide

Tickets are already selling out for Ireland’s fastest growing whiskey festival, Cork Whiskey Fest, taking place from 27–29 March 2026, with over half of the festival’s masterclasses already sold out. Organisers have also just announced new exclusive experiences and limited releases.   Now in its fourth year the festival features a packed programme of whiskey tastings and expert-led experiences across...

  Ireland’s unique Gaelic games – hurling and Gaelic football – are central to the social fabric of life on the island. For the Irish, these are not mere sports, they are part of their history and heritage, a shared passion and a source of intense pride. Croke Park in Dublin is the spiritual home of Gaelic games and a visit...

NearyNogs Stoneground Chocolate, Newry, Co. Down Indulge in an artisan chocolate experience Tucking into an Easter egg is a seasonal delight for young and old so why not make it extra special by seeking out a craft chocolate experience in Ireland. The island’s craft chocolate scene is thriving as more people discover the exceptional confectionary that results from the combination of...

  Much of what we think we know about St Patrick comes from legend rather than history. Check out these ten facts which offer surprising insights into the man behind the myths. 1. Patrick wasn’t Irish  In fact, he was born on the west coast of Britain, probably in Scotland or Wales, and was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave when he was about...

26 February 2026: Limerick Greenway has become the first Greenway in Ireland to use Virtual Reality (VR) technology to deliver a full end-to-end immersive digital tour of its entire route.     Developed by Limerick City and County Council, the initiative allows users to experience the full 40km Limerick Greenway journey from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale via Ardagh, Newcastle West, and Templeglantine and...