Ireland

Twinkling stars and dancing aurora lights can regularly be seen across Ireland thanks to its pristine night skies. The Northern Lights have put on quite a show this year and in Ireland they have been easy to see thanks to the low levels of light pollution across the island outside the cities. Moreover, the island has three International Dark Sky Parks...

The luxurious Adare Manor is an award winning 5* hotel & golf resort in Co. Limerick, Ireland. Newly renovated in 2017, guests can Experience The Luxury Of Adare Manor. The Epitome Of Luxury, A Hotel Like No Other. Book A Magical Castle Escape.

One of the pleasures of exploring a new region is discovering the local food, and in Northern Ireland there are food tours aplenty to give you a flavour of the place. Ask anyone from Northern Ireland which foods they miss when living abroad and the region’s famous Tayto crisps will feature high on the list. If you’re wondering what...

Christmas is a wonderful time to visit the island of Ireland and it’s easy to keep sustainability at the heart of your trip. With festivals, markets, streets full of buskers and entertainers, buzzing bars and all manner of special events, the island of Ireland is bursting with festive cheer at Christmas. Enjoying an eco-friendly break there means thinking ahead to how...

A captivating exhibition of costumes from the most famous Irish-made films has opened in the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware, County Kildare. Iconic Costumes of the Irish Silver Screen presents a meticulously curated selection of 18 costumes from renowned Irish film productions. From the stirring drama of My Left Foot to the epic tales of Braveheart and Vikings,...

Ireland’s newest greenway presents another great opportunity to enjoy the island’s gorgeous scenery in a safe and sustainable way. The eighth greenway on the island of Ireland has opened in County Cork running off-road for 23km along the former railway line between Midleton and Youghal. It offers visitors to this stretch of Ireland’s Ancient East the chance to combine fresh-air fun...

St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world Over 75 million people around the globe claim to be of Irish descent. So it’s little wonder St Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide phenomenon. They say everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day, and with parades and events happening from Australia to Zimbabwe, that’s easy to believe. When the Irish first left the...

Ireland’s centuries-old tradition of sweathouses, which offered healing for body and soul, lives on in its modern-day waterside saunas Tucked into rugged landscape, Ireland’s new wave of outdoor saunas offer more than just a warm-up - they tap into a centuries-old tradition. Inspired by ancient stone sweathouses once used for healing and reflection, these modern retreats blend wellness with a...

St Patrick’s Day parades on the island of Ireland With parades and celebrations galore taking place across the island, Ireland is the best place to be this St Patrick’s day! The epicentre of the merriment is the huge St Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin (16th-19th March). This year’s National St Patrick’s Day parade, driven by community, diversity, youth and sustainability values, will be...

Ireland’s equine excellence showcased in new immersive Horse Country experiences. Discover the passion and skills that have made Ireland a world leader in thoroughbred breeding and racing through 15 unique equine experiences. Ireland is an island of horse lovers, and its extraordinary equine heritage is internationally recognised. Irish-bred thoroughbred horses, racehorse trainers and jockeys are among the most accomplished on...