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This Christmas, give yourself the gift of a luxury stay in a hotel on the island of Ireland. Escape from the busyness of Christmas to a luxury hotel in Ireland where opulent comfort, fabulous festive food and entertainment, and the warmest of welcomes await. Ashford Castle, County Mayo Sitting by the shores of Lough Corrib, magnificent five-star Ashford Castle is the pinnacle...

  Top diving spots on the island of Ireland The waters around the island of Ireland offer divers an underwater world of fascinating shipwrecks, dramatic undersea cliffs and an abundance of marine life.   From the Wild Atlantic Way to secluded Dublin Bay, there are great diving sites around the island of Ireland. And for those seeking a sustainable adventure, scuba diving...

This November, Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) celebrates its 140th anniversary highlighting the importance of Gaelic games to the life of Irish people. The GAA is Ireland’s largest sporting organisation representing the unique national games of hurling and Gaelic football as well as handball and rounders. Camogie and ladies Gaelic football are governed by other associations but taken together these...

St Patrick’s Day parades on the island of Ireland With parades and celebrations galore taking place across the island, Ireland is the best place to be this St Patrick’s day! The epicentre of the merriment is the huge St Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin (16th-19th March). This year’s National St Patrick’s Day parade, driven by community, diversity, youth and sustainability values, will be...

St Brigid’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, a day to honour women and remember the saint’s message of inclusion and harmony. Referred to as ‘Ireland’s matron saint’, St Brigid is a beloved figure in Irish Christian history known for her work with the poor and marginalised, and also revered as a trailblazing feminist and environmentalist. Born on February 1st,...

Ireland to co-host Euro 2028 football tournament Two stadia on the island of Ireland will be among 10 across the UK and Ireland to host the prestigious Euro 2028 competition. The UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the prestigious football tournament Euro 2028 has been formally approved by UEFA. It will be the biggest event ever hosted by the UK...

The countdown is on for Cork on a Fork Fest, a new festival that will take place across Cork City centre from August 17-21. The 5 day celebration of food will feature a long-table style street dinner, unique experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, bite-size food talks, cooking demos, free events, Cork on a Fork specials, family fun, night-time...

‘Gig-tripping’ is the latest holiday trend and the island of Ireland is the perfect place to follow the music. Lonely Planet has identified a hot new travel trend for 2025 that puts music at the heart of holiday plans. Known as ‘gig-tripping’, it sees entertainment seekers travelling to see their favourite musicians perform in different countries or heading to iconic...

Cork City will be transformed into a theatre for midsummer magic during its 10-day multi-disciplinary arts festival.   Running 13–22 June, the Cork Midsummer Festival uses the city as its backdrop and inspiration, providing a platform for exciting new artists and performances and engaging the public in an eclectic range of events. With theatre, music, dance, visual arts and immersive outdoor...

Dublin Wins Smart Tourism Capital Award 2024 Accolade recognises Dublin as a leading city in sustainable innovation Dublin has won the European Commission’s Smart Tourism Capital Award designation for 2024. The accolade recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories: sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity. The judging panel recognised that Dublin has...