Who are the Tuatha Dé Danann? Ireland’s most powerful mythological race
There’s a moment, standing on the windswept hill of Tara in County Meath, when the past doesn’t feel so far away. The landscape rolls out…
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The Bean SÃ (Banshee): Ireland’s Mysterious Harbinger of Death
Picture this: It’s the dead of night somewhere in rural Ireland. The fire is low, the wind has picked up, and then you hear it….
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The púca: Ireland’s most unpredictable spirit explained
There’s a creature lurking in Irish folklore that doesn’t fit neatly into any box. It’s not purely evil, not entirely good, and it has absolutely…
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The essential websites for planning a trip to Ireland (and Northern Ireland): your no-fluff guide
You’ve decided to go to Ireland. Maybe it was a photo of the Cliffs of Moher at golden hour. Maybe it was a scene from…
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Travel insurance for Ireland: What you actually need to know before you go
Let me guess: you’ve booked flights to Dublin (or Belfast, or both), you’re picturing the Cliffs of Moher and a pint of Guinness in some…
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Crime in Ireland: What every traveller needs to know before visiting
You’ve booked your flights, you’re daydreaming about cliffs and pints, and that particular shade of green you’ve only ever seen in photos, and then someone…
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Drinking age in Ireland & Irish drinking laws
So you’re planning a trip to Ireland. Maybe you’ve already pictured yourself sitting in a dimly lit pub somewhere in Galway, a pint of Guinness…
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Irish laws tourists should know before you pack your bags
You’ve booked the flights, sorted the accommodation, and maybe even started googling the best pubs in Galway. But here’s something most travel guides skip entirely:…
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Things not to do in Ireland: Tourist mistakes that’ll get you side-eyed (or soaked)
Ireland is one of those places that gets under your skin. The landscapes are jaw-dropping, the pubs are warm, the people are genuinely funny, and…
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Ireland travel tips: What to know before you go
If you’ve typed “Ireland travel tips” into a search bar, chances are you’re either deep in trip-planning mode or you’ve just realised your itinerary has…
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Belfast Visitor Pass
Belfast has a way of surprising people. You arrive expecting gritty post-conflict edges, and instead you find a city that’s warm, walkable, and packed with…
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Northern Ireland iLink Smartcard for tourists
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Belfast, bags in hand, buzzing with excitement about the Giant’s Causeway, the Black Taxi tours, and the Titanic Quarter….
