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The small Moravian village of Gracehill in County Antrim has become Northern Ireland’s first cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gracehill, the only complete Moravian Settlement on the island of Ireland, has been designated as part of the transnational Moravian Church Settlements by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. It joins Bethlehem, (Pennsylvania, USA), Herrnhut (Germany) and Christiansfeld (Denmark) on the listing. The...

The lesser-known castles and abbeys on the island of Ireland tell fascinating stories of the island’s history and culture and are generally crowd free. Thousands of years of history are etched into the landscape of Ireland and told through the castles, fortresses and monastic sites that greet the traveller around every bend. Some lie in ruins, others stand intact even...

Thanks to the Lough Ree Access for All boat, everyone can enjoy the delights of the ‘lake of kings’ in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Lough Ree, the lake of kings, is a popular boating destination along the Shannon waterway and also one of the island of Ireland’s best angling spots boasting good stocks of pike, trout and coarse fish. A new...

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...

Belfast’s internationally acclaimed arts festival returns in the autumn with a stellar programme across visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature and film. Running from 16 October – 23 November, Belfast International Arts Festival will present the best international and homegrown artists in an exciting season of contemporary arts and cultural events. The programme is hugely diverse, reflecting a modern, cosmopolitan...

  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...

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,...

Minister Martin and Minister Murphy make joint statement on sustainable tourism   At the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting this morning the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy MLA., affirmed their commitment to sustainable tourism. This was the first NSMC Tourism Sectoral meeting since the...

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...

Dive into Dungarvan - a Summer Family Break Destination   Outdoor Movie Nights, Family Yoga, Cycling the Waterford Greenway, Parks and Playgrounds, Castles and Gardens, Swimming in the Pool or in the Sea, there is so much to do on a Summer Getaway to Dungarvan Park Hotel As school holidays are swiftly approaching, it's time to start thinking about your Irish summer...