Adventure

Great holidays and special events shouldn’t cost the earth... Rock Farm Slane: Eco-luxury, group escapes & green credentials on the Slane Castle Estate at the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East Nestled on the iconic grounds of Slane Castle in Ireland’s Ancient East, Rock Farm Slane is fast becoming a must-visit destination for eco-conscious travellers, group experiences and bespoke events. This award-winning...

Ireland’s greenways offer travellers a wonderful chance to enjoy the island’s gorgeous scenery in a safe and sustainable way. Experienced on foot, or on pedal bike or ebike, the greenways combine fresh-air fun with fabulous views and fascinating historical and cultural sites. At the recent European Greenways Awards, which promotes examples of best practice, Ireland’s Great Western Greenway won a special green award...

  This mid-term break, why not swap pumpkin patches and cinema trips for a stay in a 400-year-old real-life haunted castle? Ballygally Castle, perched dramatically on the Antrim Coast and long-regarded as one of Ireland’s most haunted buildings, is offering a Halloween experience with a difference. Step inside its historic walls on Sunday 26th October for the Trick-or-Treat Castle Retreat, an overnight...

  Are you fascinated by the paranormal and keen to feel the presence of a wandering spirit? Head to Ireland where hauntings abound.       Figures recently released about the fast-growing dark tourism market reveal that people are fascinated by horror, the macabre and the paranormal. Increasingly, travellers want to visit sites associated with tragic events or places that offer a glimpse...

  Living in Space: Space Week Ireland 2025 Invites the Nation to Dream, Discover and Explore Former NASA Astronaut Dan Tani Leads Space Week 2025 Road Trip Ireland’s fascination with the cosmos takes centre stage from 4–10 October 2025 as Space Week Ireland returns with a new theme, “Living in Space.”  Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO), the week invites students,...

  19 September 2025: A €2.48 million visitor hub for the 40 km Limerick Greenway has officially opened in Rathkeale, with the transformation of a derelict 19th-century railway goods shed set to guide the development of future Greenway trailheads along the route. The new Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale, launched today (19 September), brings the protected building back to life after a...

The Nightmare Realm Will Unleash ‘The Curse of the Five’ this Halloween 21 Nights. Five Cursed Souls. One Unforgettable Nightmare. New venue, new theme.   Early bird tickets now on sale As summer ends and darker evenings creep in, shadows and demons begin to stir—Halloween is coming, and with it, The Nightmare Realm, Europe’s most awarded Halloween attraction.  Returning for 2025, this year’s...

  For a family fun day out this August, do Limerick Greenway your way and Embrace the Unexpected 29th July: The public is being encouraged to explore the scenic 40km off-road experience this August bank-holiday weekend with activities and adventures for all in each of the Hub towns plus on Limerick Greenway itself. Visitors are invited to check out some fun...

  Gaeilge, the language native to the island of Ireland, is undergoing an exhilarating revival. From vibrant theatres and trendy pubs to a variety of bilingual visitor experiences, Gaeilge is at the heart of a cultural resurgence that’s inviting locals and visitors alike to connect with Ireland’s unique heritage. The beautiful, lyrical sound of the Irish language isn't just pleasing to...

Discover the best of County Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way coastline on exhilarating boat tours that are the ultimate mix of compelling history and scenic beauty When Elizabeth Mc Cooey discovered that her now-husband Brendan Curtin was from Valentia, she didn’t know where the island was. But not only did the man from Valentia Island – which is located off the...