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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Image: The Times Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Athlone and its hinterland adjacent to the River Shannon and Lough Ree are part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, the newest experience brand from Fáilte Ireland. Visitors to Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands are promised a slow-paced experience, immersed in the natural environment and culture of the region. Activities such as walking, […]
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Image: Unsplash Naturally, you’ve heard of the Amalfi Coast drive and California’s Pacific Highway. Who hasn’t? But how about the Wild Atlantic Way? No? Sounds exciting though, doesn’t it? Well, it now looks like this newly-named road trip around the scenic West of Ireland, alongside the Atlantic Ocean, is set to join the prestigious list […]
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Ireland’s coastline is a rich, 6200 km-long necklace of glorious spots where the land meets the sea. From quiet coves known only to a few to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coastline is a beachgoers paradise. The best invariably are on the wild western coastlines, where the […]
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The history of Loftus Hall, a large mansion house located along the Hook Peninsula, goes back through the centuries. The original Hall was built in 1350 by the Redmond family during the time of the Black Death. It was known as Redmond Hall until the 1650’s when it was given to English Planters – the […]
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Looking for an afternoon of delicious treats and class? Having tea in Dublin is the perfect way to spend a few hours treating yourself to some of the finer things the city has to offer. Whether you are looking for a high end or more budget experience, Dublin has some of the best tea places […]
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Though afternoon tea usually consists of delicious sandwiches, perfectly crafted patisserie and golden-crusted scones, innovations of this classic dining experience have been on the rise. Check out this list of afternoon teas in Belfast that put forward a perfect mix of something old and something new. Europa Hotel Belfast If you’re looking for a seamlessly […]
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Inchydoney Beach is located a few kilometres from the town of Clonakilty and is accessible by car. It is backed by dunes and overlooked by Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa. There is a public car park and toilet facilities adjacent to the beach. The beach has excellent surfing conditions for beginners and there is a […]
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Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period in the twelfth century by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter, the Anglo- Norman rulers of Meath. The fortress includes a three storey keep and extensive external walls which extend into the centre of the historic town of Trim. The […]
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Clare Island lies off the Mayo coast at the entrance to Clew Bay. Its spectacular cliffs are home to large numbers of nesting sea birds and its hills, bogs and woodlands make it ideal for hill walking. The largest of the Mayo offshore islands, the Island’s complex history can be read through its landscape: from […]
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