Destination Ireland Guide

    Dublin in winter is a hub of creative energy and vibrancy with a rich mix of cultural and celebratory events.   Dark days and winter chills do nothing to dampen the buzz in Dublin. The city embraces its winter vibe transforming into a cultural playground filled with outstanding theatrical, literary and arts events and unforgettable celebrations including Dublin’s fabulous New Year’s...

  Elevate your autumn on the island of Ireland with a selection of festivals that celebrate community, tradition and heritage. From harvest fairs to feasts of local bounty, this is a season to savour There’s something particularly special about autumn in Ireland, and much of it comes down to its links to harvest time. For starters, there’s the food, from orchards...

  On 31st December 1759, Arthur Guinness signed an impressive 9,000-year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin, creating an Irish icon in Guinness stout, as well as an impressive legacy that can be seen around the world today. With the brand-new Netflix series House of Guinness launching around the world on 25 September, we explore some of the...

  This mid-term break, why not swap pumpkin patches and cinema trips for a stay in a 400-year-old real-life haunted castle? Ballygally Castle, perched dramatically on the Antrim Coast and long-regarded as one of Ireland’s most haunted buildings, is offering a Halloween experience with a difference. Step inside its historic walls on Sunday 26th October for the Trick-or-Treat Castle Retreat, an overnight...

  Feature Image; 2023 Samhain Festival, Longford Rooted in Ireland’s rich tapestry of folklore, mythology and oral storytelling, Irish horror is having a moment, with eerie tales and spine-chilling films captivating audiences across the globe. As the Home of Halloween, Ireland’s tradition of Samhain – the festival to celebrate the autumn. In a land steeped in tales of banshees, fairy forts, puca's,...