Destination Ireland Guide

After the busy festive period, seek out a relaxing and rejuvenating wellness retreat in the Garden of Ireland. County Wicklow, south of Dublin, is known as the Garden of Ireland because of its beautiful and varied mountain-to-sea landscape making it the ideal place to revive body and mind after the Christmas indulgence. Top spots to take time out include the idyllic...

Exploring Ireland by train has never been so easy – take the scenic route for a 10-day trip to remember Rail travel on the island of Ireland offers some of Europe's most spectacular routes and destinations. From the vibrant culture of Galway and Belfast to the stunning landscapes of County Kerry and County Clare, there’s a train journey for every...

With the GRAMMY awards on the horizon, it’s timely to look at some of the top musicians and songs that have been inspired by Ireland. Two artists from the island of Ireland are up for prizes at the GRAMMY Awards 2025 which will take place on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. Dublin band Fontaines DC have received two...

Drop into Dublin for a Six Nations match and you’ll be ‘converted’ to the city’s lively, welcoming atmosphere as rugby fever takes hold.   The 2025 Guinness Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off on 31 January 2025 in France but for Irish fans the golden ticket events are the two home matches: Ireland v England on 1 February and Ireland...

Major events, infrastructure upgrades and exciting new activities are just some of the reasons to visit or revisit the island of Ireland in 2025. Significant anniversaries In 2025 the island of Ireland will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the death of writer and wit Oscar Wilde and 130 years since the publication of one of his most famous works, The Importance...