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The highly anticipated next chapter of Avondale House and Forest Park will unfold in early summer with the opening of 'Beyond the Trees Avondale', an exciting new visitor destination following a €16 million development project by Coillte in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and EAK Ireland. ‘Beyond the Trees Avondale’ will include the longest treetop walk in Ireland and the UK,...

A special photographic exhibition has been launched to mark the 10th birthday of Titanic Belfast. ‘The People Who Built Titanic Belfast’ includes 123 photographs and illustrations telling the story of the iconic building from its inception and design to the structure being fitted and built.On display at the Andrews Gallery at Titanic Belfast, the free exhibition includes pictures of the people...

With so much to see and do along the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s up to you to decide how you want to take it all in! At 2,500km, from the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. It’s broken into six zones, each...

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...

Surprising Stories at a revamped GAA Museum Those who have been missing all things GAA over the past two years will be delighted to hear that the GAA Museum has recently undergone a major makeover and has fascinating new artefacts on display. Nestled under the Cusack Stand in Croke Park, the GAA Museum is one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions.  It...

The big day – 17 March – will soon be here, and once again people all around the world will be inspired to pay homage to St Patrick, Ireland, and Irish culture and heritage. As one of the most popular cultural events on the planet, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions every year. Yet the enigmatic and larger-than-life figure...

Ireland’s islands are worlds unto themselves and none more so than the history-rich, natural wonders that are the Skelligs. Off the coast of County Kerry, two jagged islands rise out of the Atlantic Ocean – ruggedly beautiful with centuries of history hewn into their very rock. These are the Skelligs – Skellig Michael and Little Skellig. Thanks to its recent appearance in...

Go behind the scenes at Ireland’s top film locations If there were an Oscar for best film location, Ireland would have a long list of credits. When it comes to dramatic settings you can’t do much better than the island of Ireland, which is why it’s become the ‘go to’ place for movie-makers. It’s where Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Star...

A new festival full of incredible adventures in and around the celebrated Irish town of Killarney, County Kerry, is set to get underway this spring. The inaugural Wander Wild Festival, running from 25 – 27 March inclusive, promises a long weekend packed with unique experiences in some of the most amazing natural settings anywhere in the world. Offering an eclectic choice of...

A Global Celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage returns to the streets of Dublin, 16-20 March, 2022 The programme for Ireland’s National St. Patrick’s Festival, Dublin has been unveiled, marking the return of the world’s most iconic St Patrick’s Day celebrations live and in-person for first time since 2019.The theme for this landmark event is Connections and the scope of...