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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,...

A breeze to navigate and full of music, culture and culinary delights, Belfast also offers plenty of attractions for travellers who are watching their pennies. From admission-free museums and wonderful public parklands to Game of Thrones® highlights and arts attractions, you can enjoy quite a lot of Belfast without having to spend a thing. Check out the top 10 free...

Whatever your interests, there’s a perfect winter break waiting for you on the island of Ireland. Whether you’re the great outdoors type, prefer to mull through a museum, love a festival, or are happy to relax by an open fire, you’ll find the perfect winter break on the island of Ireland. Here are six ways to enjoy what the island...

Some of Ireland’s most luxurious accommodation and finest foods are to be found throughout the many extravagant country houses on the island. Great food, spectacular settings, timeless charm, Irish country houses really make for an ideal break, so if you are planning a weekend or midweek escape in the New Year, here are some suggestions Dunbrody House Located on the dramatic...

Relics of the martyred St Valentine are enshrined in a Dublin city-centre church, thanks to a bit of Irish charm. Every year in and around St Valentine’s Day, couples from far and wide make a beeline for the Shrine of St Valentine in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin.  Over the last few decades the church in Aungier Street, maintained by the Carmelite order,...

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...

UnCork your best Summer ever!   The Imperial Hotel shares their Top 10 ways for visitors to experience the very best Pure Cork Experiences this summer as they launch their Mid-Summer Sale~ Summer adds an extra sparkle to the gem that is Cork City and there is no better time to enjoy a Pure Cork staycation. The Imperial Hotel is incentivising visitors...

Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes where you can relax in accommodation fit for a king. 1. Ashford Castle, Co MayoThe 800-year-old, multi-award-winning Ashford Castle offers opulent five-star accommodation set in a 26,000-acre estate. Recently the location for top golfer Rory McIroy’s wedding, it is a fairytale setting complete...

Minister Catherine Martin awards over €620,000 in funding for After Hours at the Museum Grant Scheme and announces a new pilot Night-Time Economy initiative aimed at young people. - €620,000 awarded to support over 220 night-time events in 51 museums and galleries across the Country. 29th August 2023 The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin...

Culloden Estate & Spa unveils upgrades and a new visual identity with €700,000 investment   The Culloden Estate & Spa has completed a €700,000 upgrade and debuted a refreshed visual brand identity. Guests will notice the results upon entering the five-star hotel in Belfast, with the re-carpeting of the ground floor, including the hotel’s iconic staircase. The intimate Drawing Room event space features...