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A summertime trip to Ireland isn’t complete until you take in at least one of the many kinds of music, arts and culture festivals the island is renowned for. From the quintessentially Irish to the quirky and the downright unforgettable, Ireland’s festivals bring fun, laughter, good times and great memories.Among the key dates to look out for this summer is...

STONEYBATTER FESTIVAL IS BACK! Bigger and ‘Batter’ than ever!  FRIDAY JUNE 17 - SUNDAY JUNE 19 Dublin's liveliest village, Stoneybatter, is delighted to announce that the Stoneybatter Festival will return in June with a live, in person festival! With local businesses, groups and volunteers working away in the background, we’re still finalizing the programme but we’re contacting you to make sure the Festival...

Opulent castles brimming with history and exclusive tours that get you amazing ‘behind the rope’ access – they’re all part of Heritage Ireland’s unique luxury experiences. Luxury travel in Ireland is all about sumptuous surroundings, exclusive experiences and select moments of hospitality and connection. The luxuriousness of the country’s collection of five-star accommodations is already well renowned, and of course the...

The Horizon Irish Open is to return to The K Club in County Kildare three times over the next five years as part of a long-term deal with the DP World Tour. The K Club, a previous Ryder Cup venue, will host the island of Ireland’s national open in 2023, 2025 and 2027 as part of the agreement with the...

Exciting Programme of Free Fingal Bike Week Events Now Live! Fingal County Council has announced an exciting programme of free events for Bike Week 2022. Ireland’s 14th annual Bike Week takes place from May 14 to 22 this year. The theme is ‘Click Into Gear’ and the Fingal event programme is designed to get everyone excited about cycling whatever your...

Discover a host of hidden gems across the island of Ireland, from dazzling light shows to amazing architecture... Going off the beaten track in Ireland is worth it. There's a whole host of special places to discover, from impossibly beautiful little harbours to vast, undiscovered peninsulas, iconic castle ruins to ancient bog bodies. There's even what locals call a magic...

The International North West 200 motorcycling spectacle is revving up for a return to Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coastal Route. Following a two-year hiatus, the road-racing spectacular will be on the starting grid from Sunday 8 May, with a hugely entertaining Race Week Festival running right up until the main race day of Saturday 14 May.The International North West 200 is one...

Northern Ireland’s dramatic Gobbins Cliff Path has reopened with new speciality tours adding a twist to the experience. The exhilarating cliff-top and below-sea-level Gobbins Cliff Path has been called the most dramatic coastal walk in Europe. Stretching for two miles along the spectacular County Antrim Causeway Coast, it skirts cliff edges, crosses tubular and suspension bridges, and winds its way up stone-carved staircases,...

A hotel is helping to ignite the Derry Girls spark with a unique day trip to celebrate the third and final season of the classic sitcom. The Derry Girls Experience from Hastings Hotels and McComb’s Coach Travel lets fans of the massive TV hit – back on our screens on April 12 - follow the footsteps of Erin, Orla, Michelle,...

Dublin’s new coastal trail will take you from medieval castles to stunning sea views, and from thrilling activities to heritage highlights. A short hop from Dublin’s city centre is the fabulous coastline of Dublin Bay, which is dotted with hidden gems, awash with spectacular views and overflowing with exciting water-based activities. The new Dublin Coastal Trail now makes it easier than ever to...