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The Fair of Ballinasloe
In the vast collection of traditional Irish music, there exists a tune called the Ballinasloe…
The Stones of Gallarus or Two Pounds For a Pint
Survival, we are told, is the first law of nature. If so, the Irish are…
The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame
The story of how JFK’s roots helped to revive an Irish town, and how the…
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Brigid 1500 Festival Celebrates Ireland’s Matron Saint
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 […]
Waterford Selected as European City of Christmas 2024
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 […]
Winterval 2023 is Here!
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 […]
Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024
As each year winds down Condé Nast Traveller releases its list of the best places to travel for the next year and they shine a light on places that are […]
Northern Hikes, Bikes & Paddles
Winding their way around Northern Ireland, a Canadian couple found unspoiled landscapes, historic ruins, beaches, and trails. The Ulster Way, conceived in 1946 by civil servant Wilfrid Capper as a […]
Fantastic Autumn Activities in Northern Ireland
The leaves are turning and the nights are drawing in but autumn offers plenty to enjoy in Northern Ireland. Striding through a gorgeous landscape on a bright, crisp day, delving […]