Hotels

With the festive season well and truly under way and the attendant bustle and stress beginning to take its manic hold, isn't it time to consider getting away from it all to relax and unwind? No matter where you are in Ireland you're certain not to be too far away from the superb break that The Bridge House Hotel in...

  07 August 2025 Portmarnock Resort, home of the acclaimed and recently redeveloped Jameson Golf Links, has partnered with a selection of the best golf courses and attractions in Ireland to offer the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience for travelling golfers. The ‘Ultimate Irish Jameson Golf Links Experience’ combines golf at world number one-ranked course Royal County Down and additional rounds at a selection of...

Some are used for affairs of State, others are must-sees on Ireland’s tourist travel, and many more converted into the living quarters for eccentric artists or American actors. And while scores remain in ruin along the coastal shores north and south of the island, many more have been converted into luxury hotels and guesthouses allowing visitors to step back...

Northern Ireland’s grand estates are the ideal place to discover the region’s rich history and enjoy leisurely walks in stunning gardens.  What better way to while away a day than with a visit to a stately home and a stroll around gorgeous, manicured gardens. In Northern Ireland you’ll have the pick of the best. Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, County Down Northern...

The Luxury 4 Star Carton House is one most luxurious hotels in Ireland. A Fairmont managed hotel, it features 165 bedrooms in total, 18 of which are located in The House. Indulge at one of its award winning restaurants or escape to Carton House Spa & Wellness for complete relaxation.

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...

Abounding in natural beauty, mountains, cliffs and dramatic coastlines, there is something to captivate even the most seasoned travellers on the island of Ireland. It takes days, weeks really, to see the best of the greenest country in Europe, and trying to figure out what to do can be a bit overwhelming. So save some time and check out this...

Minister Martin and Minister Murphy make joint statement on sustainable tourism   At the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting this morning the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy MLA., affirmed their commitment to sustainable tourism. This was the first NSMC Tourism Sectoral meeting since the...

Hayfield Manor is a luxury 5 star hotel with a beauty spa and an elegant restaurant, which is set in leafy grounds just 15 minutes walk from Cork city centre. Stay at this Cork boutique hotel, which is an experience in itself.

You can now support local, stay sustainable, and save on your next getaway break as the Flynn Hotel Collection of independent, family-owned hotels has announced their Green Friday sale, which takes place from 14th November to Cyber Monday 28h November!  Green Friday at the Flynn Hotel Collection means exceptional value with savings of 20% on bed and breakfast rates in their...