Destination Ireland Guide

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...

A library crawl through Dublin is a wonderfully relaxing way to explore the city’s rich literary history. Dublin is the perfect destination for booklovers, or indeed anyone who loves a good story and a well-turned phrase. This UNESCO City of Literature, which produced four Nobel laureates (Shaw, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney) and the towering figures of James Joyce and Oscar...

See Dublin from a different angle on a serene, scenic and sustainable cruise around Dublin Bay, one of the world’s most beautiful marine environments. With so much to do in Dublin, a city break can be a whirlwind of sightseeing. But take a breath, head for the sea and take a Dublin Bay Cruise; you will be rewarded with...

Sip and savour some of the best whiskeys in the world at Belfast’s week-long celebration of uisce beatha – the water of life. Whiskey has been made in Ireland for more than 700 years and over the centuries the process has been developed, fine-tuned and, some say, perfected. It’s part of the character of the island and of the people....

Belfast Tradfest is an authentic celebration of Irish music and culture in a week-long party that welcomes the world to the city. Belfast, UNESCO City of Music, will live up to its name this summer when Belfast TradFest (27 July to 3 August) returns with a rousing programme of top-name concerts, expert-led masterclasses and spirited pub sessions. The city has a...