Destination Ireland Guide

Ireland is a magical place to celebrate the summer solstice, with festivals, rituals at ancient sites and a rich tradition of communing with nature on the longest day of the year. The summer solstice is one of the eight sacred days in Ireland’s Celtic tradition and is a time to celebrate nature, light and new beginnings. With around 16 hours of...

  June 25th 2025: Hot on the heels of The Open in Portrush (July 17-20), golf fans can swap the greens for galleries as Art and Soul returns to the Culloden Estate & Spa in Rory McIlroy’s hometown of Holywood on the outskirts of Belfast from July 27 to August 31. Among this year’s highlights is a playful nod to the sport...

Ireland is fast becoming the go-to destination for travellers seeking meaningful escape, connection to nature, and space for personal renewal. The island of Ireland’s stunning landscape has long made it a magnet for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the busyness of daily life. Now with the global trend towards slower, more intentional travel, it is gaining a...

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...

In a land rich with legend, life unfolds at a gentler pace—where seaweed baths soothe the soul, spectacular beaches stretch for miles, and the enchanting coastal village of Strandhill invites you to linger Rachel Mulrooney, a native of Strandhill—the seaside surf village in County Sligo—has no doubt about the appeal of this special corner of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. “Sligo...