Heritage

  Experience Halloween in Ireland, where it all began and where extended culturally rich festivals offer an immersive Celtic adventure.   Ireland is the Home of Halloween, so it’s no surprise that the island goes all out to celebrate the festival and its ancient Celtic roots. Across the country, 31 October is marked with all manner of spooky festivities but in seven...

  19 September 2025: A €2.48 million visitor hub for the 40 km Limerick Greenway has officially opened in Rathkeale, with the transformation of a derelict 19th-century railway goods shed set to guide the development of future Greenway trailheads along the route. The new Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale, launched today (19 September), brings the protected building back to life after a...

The ancient art of oral storytelling is having a renaissance worldwide, and Ireland is leading the way.   Seanchoiche Event, Dublin City. Ireland is an island of storytellers. Even the most mundane event, when recounted to a group of friends, is embellished for maximum impact with the listeners willing to forgo a bit of accuracy for the reward of being entertained. The love...

  August 26th 2025: As part of its landmark 400th anniversary celebrations, Antrim's Ballygally Castle has unveiled a limited-edition Ballygally Castle Beer, brewed in partnership with Whitewater Brewery, one of Northern Ireland’s leading craft beer producers This exclusive beer pays homage to the castle’s rich heritage and the flavours of County Antrim, blending tradition and innovation to give guests a truly unique...

  Killarney will raise a glass to amazing liquids as the inaugural Kerry Drinks Festival makes its debut on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at Killarney Racecourse. A celebration of flavour and craftsmanship, the festival promises a one-of-a-kind tasting experience, showcasing the rich diversity of the country's drinks industry—from whiskeys and gins to craft beers, ciders, vodkas, liqueurs, and much more. Proudly sponsored...

Long loved for its heritage and harbour views, this East Cork town is now striking a new chord as one of Ireland’s most vibrant cultural destinations. Cobh may be known around the world as the final port of call for the Titanic, but today the historic harbour town is firmly anchored in the present as a thriving centre for music,...

Exploring the Northern Irish Landscapes That Inspired Literary Legends With stories around every corner, Northern Ireland is a real page-turner of a destination. I have known and loved this area since childhood and have written about it – or rather, out of it – often. These prescient words come from Seamus Heaney, whose poetry collection North became the toast of poets and...

Striking emblem of the Irish countryside is fifth cultural heritage practice added to prestigious list, joining uilleann piping, hurling, harping and falconry. An ancient method of construction that can be found dotted across the Irish landscape has been added to the prestigious UNESCO list of protected cultural heritage practices. Dry stone walls are an almost ever-present sight around rural Ireland, with...

With his rugged good looks, unforgettable charm, and a career filled with both high-octane action and deeply moving performances, Farrell has become a beloved figure in cinema. But beyond the movies, Farrell has blossomed into something even greater - a symbol of Irish pride and a true cultural icon. On the foot of his recent win, we take a...

Connect with nature and the past with a stay in Willow and Lore heritage farm in the beautiful County Antrim hills. If you long to escape to a simpler life, even for a short break, a visit to Willow and Lore farm in Northern Ireland is exactly what you need. The working heritage farm sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural...