Dublin in winter is a hub of creative energy and vibrancy with a rich mix of cultural and celebratory events.
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Ireland’s Harvest Festival Season Is in Full Swing — Here’s Where to Go
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Elevate your autumn on the island of Ireland with a selection of festivals that celebrate community, tradition and heritage. From harvest fairs to feasts...
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As House of Guinness Hits Netflix, Explore the Real-Life Legacy of Ireland’s Most Famous Family
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On 31st December 1759, Arthur Guinness signed an impressive 9,000-year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin, creating an Irish icon in Guinness...
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Ireland’s most haunted castle invites guests for some October treats
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This mid-term break, why not swap pumpkin patches and cinema trips for a stay in a 400-year-old real-life haunted castle?
Ballygally Castle, perched dramatically on...
1. Halloween began over 2,000 years ago in Ireland
It may be celebrated all over the world, but Ireland is the true home of Halloween. Over...
Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire.
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Where Halloween Began: the fascinating origin story of autumn’s famous festival
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Myths, mischief and mighty celebrations all converge for one of the biggest festivals of the year in Ireland. But do you know where it...
Brack-obsessed baker Graham Herterich is putting the spotlight back on Ireland’s beloved fruit loaf, with tradition and innovation blending to create some fantastic new...
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New Halloween hubs extend breadth and depth of Ireland’s Samhain celebrations
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Experience Halloween in Ireland, where it all began and where extended culturally rich festivals offer an immersive Celtic adventure.
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Are you fascinated by the paranormal and keen to feel the presence of a wandering spirit? Head to Ireland where hauntings abound.
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