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  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...

  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...

  One of Europe’s most celebrated music events, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, has launched its 2025 programme, which takes place this October Bank Holiday weekend (23–27 October). Now in its 47th year, the festival will feature a world-class line-up that spans jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and electronic innovation, with global icons and cutting-edge new talent. Headliners already announced include Cymande, JP Cooper, Orchestra Baobab,...

  Ryder Cup Europe announced that the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup will take place at Ballyneety Golf Club in Limerick, Ireland. Ballyneety Golf Club will be the venue for the first two days of foursomes and fourballs between male and female juniors from Europe and the United States in 2027, before the decisive single matches are held at Adare Manor, the...

Tourism Ireland unveils behind-the-scenes films as new season of ‘Wednesday’ premieres on Netflix Ireland’s magical landscape provides the perfect backdrop for the highly anticipated season two of Wednesday, which will premiere on Netflix today (6 August) to audiences across the world. The latest season of the mystery show was shot at various locations around counties Wicklow, Dublin and Offaly. Executive producers Alfred...

  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...

  This summer, fall in love with food, Cork City, and maybe even each other, at Cork on a Fork Fest, taking place from August 13th–17th. Whether you're planning to impress someone new or celebrate a long-time flame, the festival is offering a jam-packed menu of nearly 100 food-filled events across the city, from pop-up feasts and fun tastings to foraging...

Top spots to camp or glamp on the island of Ireland Get up close to the island of Ireland’s stunning mountain-to-sea landscape with a camping or glamping holiday. The island of Ireland offers an abundance of choice when it comes to glamping or camping. So, whether you’d like to relax in a luxury yurt or pitch a tent on a remote...

Unearth the Hidden Charms of Cobh, Co. Cork this summer -Picture-perfect from every angle, the scenic and historic town of Cobh has more to offer visitors per square metre than any other town in Ireland. -In addition to all the well-known attractions there is lots more to discover this summer off the beaten track! Perched gracefully on the edge of Cork Harbour,...

Summer festival fun on Northern Ireland’s stunning coast   Fabulous food, fireworks and festival fun will light up Northern Ireland’s prettiest seaside towns and villages this August and September. Northern Ireland offers visitors a host of fun events over the summer and into autumn and in its picturesque coastal villages there will be a focus on fabulous local food and family friendly...