On 16 June every year, people across Dublin come together to celebrate Bloomsday Festival, a commemoration and celebration of the life of prolific Irish writer James Joyce. It marks the date on which Joyce’s 1922 book, Ulysses, was set in 1904. Plus, it is also the date of his first outing with his wife-to-be, Nora Barnacle. Bloomsday […]
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Ireland is a great place to visit when you’re young, free and (who knows, maybe) single. Sure, it has its drawbacks: the clubbing scene is hardly Berlin, and Dublin is on the pricier end of the scale when it comes to European capitals, but if there’s one thing the Irish know how to do, it’s how to have […]
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A 12th century masterpiece awaits you at Kilkea Castle, located one hour south of Dublin in the county of Kildare, Ireland. With memorable cuisine that deserves its own storybook, 180 acres of breathtaking property to explore, beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites in the castle, and a golfer’s paradise with an 18-hole golf course, and putting […]
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Lismore Heritage Centre When travelling to Waterford, Lismore Heritage Centre is a must-see and do. Not only do they offer a groundbreaking virtual reality experience of the castle where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the castle’s secrets, you’ll gain a fantastic insight in Lismore’s history and heritage. Try something different as a family […]
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Image: CaminoWays.com The Kingdom, as the county of Kerry is known, is an unmissable part of any tour of Ireland. ‘The Kerry Camino’ is a community initiative to promote walking holidays from the county town of Tralee across the Dingle Peninsula, specifically the walking route also known as The Dingle Way. The Kerry Camino was […]
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Benbulben is known as County Sligo’s ‘Table Mountain’ and is part of the Dartry Mountains. Benbulben was formed as a result of the different responses to erosion of the limestone and shale of which the mountain is formed. A hard and resistant limestone forms the upper cliffs and precipices. Benbulben was formed during the Ice […]
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Established in 1798, Johnnie Fox’s is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. Renowned for being the highest pub in the country, we are nestled in the peaceful township of Glencullen and surrounded by the beautiful scenery and serenity of the Dublin Mountains. Johnnie Fox’s Pub is situated approximately 25-35 minutes drive from Dublin City […]
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The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s top attraction right now. Spanning from North to South along the rough Atlantic coastline it is one of the longest coastal drives in the world. Naturally there is a lot to see and do, but to be honest there are only so many cliffs and beaches and wonderful scenery […]
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The iconic Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions. Stretching for 8km along the Atlantic coast of Clare, the cliffs reach 214m at their highest point at Knockardakin. Midway along the cliffs you’ll find the environmentally friendly visitor centre set into the hillside. Here, you can also discover O’Brien’s Tower, a […]
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Spend some time in the northeast of the county in pretty Drumcliffe, where you’ll find the grave of beloved Irish poet and Nobel Prize-winner WB Yeats. Tucked away in a churchyard, it’s a serene spot, and the nearby round tower, scripture cross, church and gift shop are must- sees. William Butler Yeats is buried in […]
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