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Armagh: The Orchard County

From ancient kings to Bramley apples and modern-day resilience, this quiet corner of Northern Ireland…

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Guests at Tracy's Farmhouse Kitchen in Killinchy, County Down make a traditional Irish breakfast. Photo: Tourism Ireland/Rob Durston.

Why Irish Eyes Are Smiling

IRELAND moves to 15th happiest country in the world in the rankings published by the World…

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Beyond the Veil

A descendant of Famine immigrants recounts her trip home. It was our first trip to…

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Winterval in Waterford: European City of Christmas
FeatureTravel ArchivesWinter issue 2024

Winterval in Waterford: European City of Christmas

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2024
Jan 10, 2025 3 min read
Waterford, once called the hidden gem of Ireland, is now a tourist destination known for its extravagant festivities. Its annual harvest festival in September attracted upwards of 40,000 visitors. The […]
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Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland
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Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland

IA Newsletter, June 15, 2024 Jun 13, 2024 3 min read
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and its historical and mystical significance can be felt at Ireland’s ancient sites. One of the eight sacred days in […]
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Return to Ireland
History ArchivesJune July 2010 IssueTravel Archives

Return to Ireland

By Mary Pat Kelly
June / July 2010
May 2, 2024 6 min read
The kings of Ireland were not inaugurated in Christian churches as were other European monarchs. The chieftains stood on the high hills that enclosed the tombs of their tribal ancestors […]
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Brigid 1500 Festival Celebrates Ireland’s Matron Saint
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Brigid 1500 Festival Celebrates Ireland’s Matron Saint

IA Newsletter January 6, 2023 Jan 4, 2024 3 min read
2024 marks 1,500 years since the passing of Ireland’s foremost female saint, Brigid 1500 will celebrate the extraordinary life of St Brigid. County Kildare, where St. Brigid spent most of […]
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Waterford Selected as European City of Christmas 2024
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Waterford Selected as European City of Christmas 2024

IA Newsletter, December 23, 2023 Dec 20, 2023 5 min read
It is time to start planning your holiday trip to Ireland in 2024. The International Jury of the European Capital and City of Christmas 2024 competition has unanimously voted to […]
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Winterval 2023 is Here!
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Winterval 2023 is Here!

IA Newsletter, November 18, 2023 Nov 17, 2023 5 min read
Winterval 2023 is officially open! 600,000 visitors are expected to enjoy festive fun in Waterford this Christmas season. On Friday, November 17th Santa arrived from the North Pole to Ireland’s […]
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