Features

Dance through summer in Northern Ireland where you’ll find a superb line-up of festivals featuring top international acts.   Whether you are a fan of jazz or folk, or you prefer to rock out, music lovers of all kinds can look forward to a fantastic line-up of festivals and events taking place this year in Northern Ireland. Here’s the pick...

Explore the more unusual aspects of Irish culture with a visit to one of the country’s niche museums. Museums are storytellers that weave their tales around objects from the past. In Ireland, these stories cover everything from fairy folk to the rituals of death and the history of butter. So, this International Museum Day (18 May), why not visit one...

Think you know about Ireland’s patron saint? We’ve got 10 fun facts that separate the man from the myth! Ireland may not be the biggest country on the planet, but its patron saint is celebrated all over the globe. And, on 17 March,  millions of people from Australia to America, India to Japan, don green clothes, wear silly hats and...

Mountain biking through the gorgeous scenery of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is the perfect way to spend a spring weekend. Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival (26–27 April) is Ireland’s premier endurance mountain bike event but it’s not just for biking experts. The relaxed, community-focused atmosphere of the festival ensures that riders of all abilities feel welcome and can experience the thrill...

Expect high-kicks and frolics aplenty this spring at the Irish National Stud, where Foaling Attendant Tina Orr cares for some of the stud farm’s most charming new additions It’s March and across Ireland, the air is alive with birdsong, beckoning the daffodil bulbs and bluebells to push their heads out of the ground and welcome the light of early spring....

Ireland’s beautiful landscape acquires a mystical beauty when explored by moonlight.  Something special happens when the sun sets, and the moon rises to wash the Irish landscape with silvery light. It brings with it a sense of peace, a strong connection to nature and to the ancient peoples who lived by the rhythms of light and dark. Across Ireland...

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Google Maps has revealed the platform’s most reviewed tourist destinations in Ireland. From spectacular natural attractions to historic sites and heritage gems, Ireland has much to offer the traveller. Here are the top 10 visitor attractions that people seek out on Google Maps. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Topping the list with 32,854 reviews are the...

Connect with Ireland’s culture and join us on an Irish food adventure through the centuries St Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy some Irish food, such as Irish stew, brown soda bread, seafood chowder and maybe even a lesser-known dish such as Dublin’s coddle (a bacon, sausage and potato stew). Ireland’s food has a rich and interesting history...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Saint Patrick’s Way in the northeastern part of the Island of Ireland – a stunning 132km (82 mile) trail over rolling hills, canal towpaths and majestic beaches connecting the Cathedral city of Armagh and Patrick’s final resting place in Downpatrick. Saint Patrick's Way has proved to be extremely popular destination for thousands...

St Patrick attracts people from all over the world to Ireland on March 17 for parades, parties and more. But how much do you really know about Ireland’s patron saint? We’ve got the lowdown on St Patrick’s life, as well as 10 great ways to connect with his legacy…  Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, left an indelible green mark on...