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Autumn 2024 sees Dublin’s food scene take it up a level with game-changing food hubs, farm-to-table food experiences and a new crop of walking tours Visitors curious to savour the modern Irish food scene are well served this autumn with a host of new food experiences in and around Dublin. Whether you browse an urban dockside market, take a city-centre...

The beautiful landscape and serene ambiance of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is the perfect place to enjoy a wellness break this autumn. County Leitrim is one of Ireland’s hidden heroes. A rural haven for slow adventurers and those seeking a wellness retreat, its rivers, loughs and mountains offer the ideal destination to disconnect from daily stresses and reconnect with nature. The perfect...

Tap into the spiritual and healing power of the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain with unique wellness activities that renew the body and soul. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the beginning of winter and was a time of celebration, involving lighting fires, feasting, music and storytelling. It is well known as the precursor to modern-day Halloween, to which...

Belfast’s new multi-million-pound transport hub, the largest integrated hub on the island of Ireland, has opened for phase 1 of its operation. The state-of-the-art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses welcomed its first bus passengers on 8 September and will roll out operations across all services over the coming months. The new station has 26 bus stands, eight railway...

Irish band Chasing Abbey, who became a TikTok sensation earlier this year, have released a video for their song Oh My Johnny that showcases the Irish landscape that they love. Chasing Abbey, hailing from Tullamore in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, are three musicians who are deeply rooted in Irish culture and tradition. This has been the bedrock of their unique sound,...

Fire & Shadows processions in cities across Ireland will bring the spirit of Samhain to life this Halloween. Celebrating Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween, the Samhain night processions present spirits, mythical creatures, and ethereal beings in a captivating fusion of Celtic mythology and folklore. Waterford Ireland’s oldest city was founded by the Vikings over 1,100 years ago and is brimming with...

Autumn is a wonderful time to embrace the great outdoors in Ireland and County Offaly promises a wealth of experiences for every traveller. Ireland’s autumn, when bright, crisp days fill the landscape with golden hues, invites outdoor exploration. County Offaly in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is the perfect autumn destination serving up top-class activities ranging from hiking adventures and heritage discoveries...

Thompson Dock, known as the birthplace of Titanic, is getting ready to become awash with light and sound as the immersive outdoor show “Shadowdock” puts the city’s maritime heritage in the spotlight. Hundreds of tickets have set sail as showgoers from across Northern Ireland are expected to make their voyage along the Maritime Mile to attend a world first for...

Combine a trip to the spectacular Causeway Coast with the musical vibrancy of the four-day Atlantic Sessions. Showcasing some 40 artists over four days in venues across the seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart in Northern Ireland, Atlantic Sessions (14–17 November) is a celebration of original music. Now in its fifteenth year and firmly established in the Irish music calendar, Atlantic...

Belfast is fast becoming a must-visit destination for art lovers, offering a dynamic blend of visual arts, galleries, and immersive experiences. From street art to fine art, photography to sculpture, illustration to craft and performance, the visual art scene in Belfast is flourishing, making the city a magnet for art enthusiasts. On a short break in the city you can...