Destination Ireland Guide

Ireland’s motorcycle and music extravaganza, Ireland BikeFest, is an experience bike enthusiasts should not miss. Taking place 30 May to 1 June in the stunning setting of Killarney on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland BikeFest is a unique blend of events that attracts thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world. Now a flagship fixture in the motorcycle calendar,...

When it comes to fashion in 2025, nobody does it like the Irish. Here’s why Ireland is where it’s at, from big-name designs to small independent labels Culturally, it’s hard to ignore Ireland right now. From literature and film, music and television, the Irish are taking the world by storm. In 2024, the New York Times declared that popular culture...

Cork City will be transformed into a theatre for midsummer magic during its 10-day multi-disciplinary arts festival.   Running 13–22 June, the Cork Midsummer Festival uses the city as its backdrop and inspiration, providing a platform for exciting new artists and performances and engaging the public in an eclectic range of events. With theatre, music, dance, visual arts and immersive outdoor...

Head to the Cork Harbour Festival this May to witness the thrills and spectacle of one of Europe’s largest multi-craft races and enjoy the lively maritime festival. The Cork Harbour Festival (24 May to 2 June) is a celebration of Cork’s maritime history and heritage with over 80 events across the city and county ranging from fun on-the-water adventures to...

2025 marks the 600th birthday of Bunratty Castle, one of Ireland’s most authentic and complete castles. Whether you choose to wander its ramparts, raise a goblet at a medieval banquet or stroll its beautiful walled garden, there’s never been a better time to visit Six hundred years ago, stonemasons were at work along the River Ratty in south County Clare....