A complete travel guide to the Aran Islands
I still remember the first time someone described the Aran Islands to me as “Ireland with the volume turned down.” No traffic lights, no chain…
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20 Irish blessings that will warm your heart
There’s something about Irish blessings that stops you mid-sentence. You’re at a wedding, a funeral, or maybe just a quiet dinner with someone you love,…
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The History of Halloween in Ireland
When you think of Halloween, you might picture trick-or-treating, carved pumpkins, and spooky costumes. However, this globally celebrated holiday has deep roots in Ireland, tracing…
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50 Free things to do in Dublin: The ultimate budget-friendly guide
Dublin has a reputation for expensive pints and even pricier hotel rooms. What it doesn’t get enough credit for is being one of the most…
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The best castles in Ireland to visit: 9 castles worth planning your trip around
Ireland has somewhere between 3 000 and 30 000 castles, depending on who you ask and how loosely they’re using the word “castle.” Tower houses,…
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Gaeltacht guide: The best Irish-speaking areas to visit in Ireland
You’re standing in a pub in Connemara, and the two women beside you are laughing about something, but you can’t understand a word of it….
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14 of the best castle hotels in Ireland (and how to pick the right one for you)
If you’ve ever daydreamed about waking up in a four-poster bed with a stone tower outside your window, you’re not alone. It’s one of the…
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Ring of Kerry road trip: The perfect 3-day itinerary and map
Picture this: a road that hugs the edge of the Atlantic so closely you could reach out and touch the spray, mountains folding into the…
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Best pubs with live music in Ireland
You can plan the perfect Irish road trip, book the prettiest guesthouses, and map out every scenic viewpoint. But if you miss a proper live…
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The Burren: Everything you need to know before you visit
I’ll be honest with you. When I first started researching the Burren in County Clare, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was looking at. Photographs…
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Easter in Ireland
As with most Christian-dominant countries the Easter Holiday period is one of the biggest occasions on the Irish calendar. It is an important event for Irish people, as it has deep historical, cultural and,…
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Hidden gems in Ireland
Most people do the Cliffs of Moher, kiss the Blarney Stone, and call it a trip. And look, those places are famous for a reason….
