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How do you like to travel? As IrishCentral looks at how we can bring you even more great travel stories and opportunities, we want to get to know you, our audience, even better. Please take a few...
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A visit to the heart of Ireland, the Hill of Uisneach (PHOTOS)
The most amazing thing about the Hill of Uisneach, located on a quiet public road between Athlone and Mullingar, is how little most Irish people know about the place which has been known as the “heart...
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Exclusive survey! What Irish Americans most like and dislike about Ireland
More than four out five Irish Americans surveyed think very favorably about taking a vacation in Ireland, an exclusive survey shows in what is good news for Irish tourism authorities and airlines....
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Dublin seen anew - the cool spots you’ve probably never heard of (PHOTOS)
When you live in a city or town full time it is sometimes the case that you can’t see the wood for the trees. As someone who really loves my hometown of Dublin city I had the pleasure of having my eyes...
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The must-see castles of Ireland
There are over 30,000 castles and castle ruins in the Emerald Isle, with the oldest dating back to the 11th century. Spanning all counties, each has a unique, superlative and defining reason for being...
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American photographer quits her job and flies to Ireland (PHOTOS)
Massachusetts-based photographer Alanna Scully actually did what many of us dream of doing – she quit her steady job and boarded a plane to Ireland. The 30-year-old Irish-American photographed her way...
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The strangest places to stay on vacation in Ireland (PHOTOS)
Lighthouses, gate houses, old school houses, and stately homes. Some spectacular spots in Ireland to lay your head. 1. Ballyfin Demesne, Ballyfin, Co. Laois Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as...
View ArticleA beautiful reminder of why we should all be “Proud to be in Ireland” (VIDEO)
The Irish are known but being humble and shy but frankly sometimes this spills into a terrible lack of self-confidence. Sometimes we forget to look around and realize why we should be “Proud to be in...
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National Geographic’s top picks for St. Patrick’s Day around the world
In 2015 National Geographic published a list of the top ten places around the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. American cities dominated the list. The top four spots for Paddy’s Day revelry are...
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Mystic Ireland unearthed in Ancient East time lapse video
Tourism Ireland has launched a new time lapse video which unearths some of the historical wonders from the east coast of Ireland. The short film entitled “Dawn to Dusk in Ireland’s Ancient East” gives...
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Did the Celts build America’s Stonehenge 4,000 years ago?
Evidence such as glyphs in the archaic Irish language Ogham point to Celts being the monolith’s creators. Though perhaps not as stately as the archeological site in England, America has its own version...
View ArticleIreland's most beautiful landscape: Beara, West Cork
With its wild and rugged terrain and enchanting coastline, Beara is arguably the most beautiful landscape in all of Ireland. A winter’s night in Beara is like being in the heart of darkness itself. No...
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The great walking tours of Ireland (PHOTOS)
May through October is walking tour season in Ireland. And there’s nothing quite like a walking tour in the company of a local Irish guide to make you feel welcome and get to know the cities and towns...
View ArticleTaste the spirit of Ireland on the Whiskey Trail in Dublin and Galway
The whiskey business in Ireland is booming – from a new whiskey launched by the owners of Guinness, a massive investment and refurb at Jameson’s distillery, to whiskey bars popping up around Dublin. It...
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Where you should celebrate St. Patrick's Day in New York
Widely regarded as the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day, even beating out most of Ireland itself on many lists, New York is home to not only the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world but the...
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Secret favorite spots in Dublin (PHOTOS)
Over eight million tourists visit Dublin city every year, either passing through or staying for a while. All of them most likely have guide books and will hit the major tourist attractions, but we...
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Ireland's islands, secret vacation havens around the coast (PHOTOS)
Ireland’s many islands remain as popular as ever for tourists. The unspoiled beautiful islands are dotted around the country’s coast from Mizen to Malin Head. Here’s the best of what to see if you...
View Article“A Year in Dublin” video captures the city’s magic
Filmmakers Leo Hynes and Ciaran Neilan, of Zooko Creative, filmed Dublin city for a year with the hope of capturing “its well-known magic.” The result displays a Dublin city that often goes unseen,...
View ArticleOne third of Irish Americans would like to retire in Ireland
One in three Irish Americans have considered buying a house in Ireland at some point over the last ten years, a recent IrishCentral.com survey has shown. The survey conducted by Amárach...
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Where Irish history was made - ten top towns and places
Irish history has had many famous moments that changed the country and the people forever.Here's a list of the towns and places that witnessed such moments: 1. Drogheda, County Louth Three miles...
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