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Three days of festivities and an electrifying line-up of live entertainment promise an unforgettable New Year experience.   Ireland’s biggest New Year celebration, NYF Dublin, runs from 30 December 2025 – 1 January 2026 and features a packed programme of spectacle, music, and events to suit all ages. For three days the city becomes a stage for fabulous entertainers, and the skies...

Lahinch Golf Club, Co. Clare The Irish are passionate about sport – watching, playing or just talking about it is a favourite national pastime. Avid golfers will tell you it’s one of the best places in the world to play golf, rugby enthusiasts will say there is nowhere with more passionate fans, and that’s before we even mention Gaelic games,...

  As the autumn days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the lure of an open fire in a cosy pub and a creamy pint of stout becomes irresistible. And if any further excuse were needed to hole up in a Dublin snug, International Stout Day (6 November) provides the perfect reason to meet up with friends to raise a glass...

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...

Twinkle Town in Smithfield Square will bring the Christmas cheer this winter Article credit; Irish Independent Liam Coates Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 16:18 A collection of Christmas-themed attractions will be coming to Smithfield Square in the heart of Dublin from the end of November. The ‘Twinkle Town’ event, which is to include family-friendly attractions like a ‘Santa Panto’ and a ferris wheel,...

  Northern Ireland’s Christmas markets are filled with festive family fun and fabulous artisan food and crafts.   A lively Christmas market where stalls heave with seasonal delights and fun activities abound for all the family is the perfect place to get into the yuletide spirit. In Northern Ireland, there are some great market experiences and, as the region is small, you...

  Celebrate this World Cities Day (31 October) by booking a break in one of Ireland’s compact and charismatic cities.   If you’re planning a city break in Ireland, why not look beyond Dublin and Belfast to some of the island’s smaller cities which are packed with history, culture and charm and easily explored in a weekend.   Kilkenny Captivating Kilkenny has it all: atmospheric...

    For a memorable experience, combine unique food and drink experiences with exploration of Ireland’s gorgeous landscapes.   Ireland’s culinary culture is so much more than stews and soda bread (delicious though they are). Lovers of fine food can find superb restaurants, fabulous food trails, and experiences that celebrate the island’s world-class produce which is making a name for itself internationally.   Irish beef,...

    Dublin in winter is a hub of creative energy and vibrancy with a rich mix of cultural and celebratory events.   Dark days and winter chills do nothing to dampen the buzz in Dublin. The city embraces its winter vibe transforming into a cultural playground filled with outstanding theatrical, literary and arts events and unforgettable celebrations including Dublin’s fabulous New Year’s...

  Elevate your autumn on the island of Ireland with a selection of festivals that celebrate community, tradition and heritage. From harvest fairs to feasts of local bounty, this is a season to savour There’s something particularly special about autumn in Ireland, and much of it comes down to its links to harvest time. For starters, there’s the food, from orchards...