Ireland

  Everybody knows a pint of Guinness always tastes better in Ireland – but beyond the famous black stuff there is so much more to explore for this year’s International Beer Day   The global celebration of beer on 5 August is the perfect excuse to go on a beer journey around the array of mainstream breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs dotted across...

Wicklow is one of Ireland’s most iconic tourist destinations, both in terms of its built heritage and its’ natural heritage. Now with the launch of its “Camino” style Passport, Wicklow Tourism wants to encourage visitors to the county to explore more, and get to know locations, and also to participate in activities as they drive cycle or walk the length...

With UNESCO celebrating its 80th birthday this year, we look at some of Ireland’s next great heritage sites in waiting, from lunar landscapes to astronomical treasures This year marks 80 years since the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was established in 1945. One of UNESCO’s most celebrated initiatives is the World Heritage Sites programme, which recognises and...

You can have a whale of a time around Ireland’s spectacular coastline where the biodiverse waters are home to some sea-life superstars. Ireland is the westernmost point of Europe – a rock sitting in the Atlantic Ocean whose dramatic coastal landscape has been forged by the might of the sea and the vagaries of its weather. Surrounded by water, with...

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...

Great Southern Killarney is a Deluxe four star Victorian hotel located in the heart of Killarney town set on 6 acres of private stunning gardens. An ideal base to explore Killarney National Park.

Many activities and attractions in Bundoran are open for business and are ready to welcome guests across the summer months. Despite some businesses still being affected by recent announcements, there are plenty of activities in the seaside town as is evident from the 2021 Discover Bundoran brochure which has been launched as an online publication. The 42 page brochure is...

On an island that seems just perfectly designed for lovers there’s no shortage of stunning destinations where you can steal a romantic kiss. It doesn’t have to be exactly on 14 February, but think of the brownie points you can score if you can set up a romantic smooch somewhere in Ireland for Valentine’s Day itself. Here are 10 of...

Take a trip to Ireland for the winter solstice and connect with the mysticism of the island’s ancient peoples. The winter solstice (21 December) marks the shortest day of the year and, while it is barely noticed in the modern world, in prehistoric Ireland it was a highly important event marking the turning point of the year and the coming...

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...