Destination Ireland Guide

The world’s only LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival returns to County Clare over Valentine’s weekend for a joyous celebration of inclusivity.   For over a decade, The Outing Festival has been redefining Ireland’s matchmaking traditions for the LGBTQ+ community, creating a global destination event that celebrates love and creativity. The festival (14–16 February) is a fusion of music, comedy, dance, queer arts, and...

‘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...

With his rugged good looks, unforgettable charm, and a career filled with both high-octane action and deeply moving performances, Farrell has become a beloved figure in cinema. But beyond the movies, Farrell has blossomed into something even greater - a symbol of Irish pride and a true cultural icon. On the foot of his recent win, we take a...

Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter is a cosmopolitan hub with a lively arts and entertainment scene as well as some of the city’s heritage highlights.   Named for the university that sits at its heart, Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter is a picturesque area with tree-lined streets, Victorian-era architecture and beautiful parks. Visitors looking for luxury accommodation in the area should head to The Malone....

Trinity College Dublin is marking the 125th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s death in 2025 with a new exhibition about the writer’s life. ‘From Decadence to Despair’ charts the rise and fall of Oscar Wilde through personal photographs, memorabilia, letters, trade cards and theatre programmes taken from Trinity College’s Oscar Wilde collection. They will be on display in the university’s...