Whiskey

With both International Women’s Day and International Whiskey Day coming up, it’s timely to celebrate Irish women blazing a trail in the whiskey industry. In Ireland, the world of whiskey has traditionally been perceived as male territory but in recent years several talented women have been making significant contributions across the fields of distilling, blending and whiskey bonding. June O’Connell –...

‘Gig-tripping’ is the latest holiday trend and the island of Ireland is the perfect place to follow the music. Lonely Planet has identified a hot new travel trend for 2025 that puts music at the heart of holiday plans. Known as ‘gig-tripping’, it sees entertainment seekers travelling to see their favourite musicians perform in different countries or heading to iconic...

County Kerry has lots to offer beyond its gorgeous mountain-to-sea scenery, so don’t wait until spring to explore it. Beautiful County Kerry is well known for its stunning landscape that includes the scenic Ring of Kerry and Ireland’s highest mountain range, the MacGillyCuddy’s Reeks. But it’s not all about the great outdoors. With indoor attractions ranging from brewery tours to...