How Ireland forever changed this shy American girl from Utah
I was twenty-one and soon to finally begin college full-time in my hometown of St. George, Utah. I felt behind—behind my friends, behind where I had hoped to be at that time, and panicking. My friends...
View ArticleCelebrate Golfer's Day by planning an Irish golf vacation (PHOTOS)
Ireland’s golf courses are a mecca for golf lovers and with the Irish Open just over, we decided to look at the best places in the country to tee off. There are about 440 golf courses in the country,...
View ArticleTop things to know about retiring to Ireland from America
So your Irish dream has come true and you are ready to move to the Emerald Isle. Here are ten things you should know: 1. The climate is temperate; average 65 degrees in summer, 37 degrees in winter,...
View ArticleThe dos and don'ts of moving back home to Ireland
After penning an article on moving to Ireland and the costs associated with the move, I received 78 emails from all around the world. The article went viral on IrishCentral.com, the sister site to the...
View ArticleThe EU Parliament wants to make your trip to Ireland a lot more difficult
The European Parliament has voted to make your trip to Ireland a whole lot more difficult. Last week the Parliament of 751 legislators passed a motion calling for an end to visa-free travel to the EU...
View ArticleTop Irish pubs across America for craic, music and tradition
NEW YORK CITY The Empire City has more Irish bars and restaurants than any other city in the world, the legacy of how immigration and love of tradition created a strong and vibrant Irish-American...
View ArticleBreathtaking Irish landscapes and where to find them (PHOTOS)
It’s no secret that Ireland boasts a number of breathtaking spots in all corners of the country. Here are our top ten favorite Irish views and where to find them. 1. Sky Road, Co. Galway This 7-mile...
View ArticleTop ten best wild places in Ireland (PHOTOS)
In his comprehensive guidebook ‘Britain and Ireland’s Best Wild Places: 500 Essential Journeys’, Christopher Somerville traces the best wild areas around Britain and Ireland. Here, we’ve selected our...
View ArticleTravel Ireland in the footsteps of the Irish saints (PHOTOS)
If you're planning a vacation or pilgrimage to Ireland it's worth taking a look at some of the top blessed and beautiful spots in Ireland with an association to an Irish saint. There are over 300...
View ArticleEnjoy the Irish summer at Dublin’s top beaches (PHOTOS)
There are an abundance of gorgeous beaches just a short trip outside the city. What better place to enjoy the sun when it appeaars than at the beach? Whether you’re hitting the sandy shores for a quick...
View ArticleIt's Look up at the Sky Day - enjoy Ireland's out of this world night skies
Editor's note: Today is the official Look Up at the Sky Day! In these modern times when many of us have busy lives and don’t take time out to enjoy the Earth’s natural beauty today reminds us to take...
View ArticleA vision of Ireland like you’ve never seen it before (VIDEO)
During a spot of good weather in June 2014, Irish photographer Alan Magner recorded this video of a very picturesque Ireland. It reveals the true beauty of the west coast of Ireland and Co. Clare from...
View ArticleIreland from the air - photos taken by the Irish Air Corps
The Irish Air Corps, part of the Defence Forces of Ireland, run, on average, 300 patrols over Ireland every year. Armed with unique skills and scientific instruments the flight crews have captured some...
View ArticleSpectacular 1800s color postcards of an Ireland you’d love to visit (PHOTOS)
The Ireland of the 1890s may have been one of greater poverty than modern-day Ireland, but the views and beauty still came for free for anybody who walked the country’s shores. These incredible...
View ArticleWin a trip for two to Ireland via Cork Airport and WOW Air!
Let's get you to Ireland! In partnership with Cork Airport and WOW Air, IrishCentral is delighted to offer readers the chance to win a dream vacation for two to Ireland. This trip of a lifetime to...
View ArticleHow I fell in love with Ireland and finally moved there
Why did I first come to Ireland and why did I keep coming back? I don’t have an easy answer for the first part of that question, but the second part is easy enough. I came to Ireland to go to college...
View ArticlePlaces in Ireland that can change your life (PHOTOS)
Even though Ireland is relatively small, there's so much to see and do. If you're planning a trip and trying to prioritize, look no further than this list of stunning spots in Ireland, from the...
View ArticleThe eleven most annoying things about US/Irish flights and things annoying...
After the United Airlines debacle, the issue of airline practice and experience has come up across the world. As a seasoned Atlantic flyer traveling back and forth to Ireland and Britain for some 35...
View ArticleThis World Heritage Day take a look at the top sites in Ireland where history...
World Heritage Day (April 18) is a celebration of international monuments and sites. Marked globally, this year’s theme is, sustainable tourism. The theme, chosen to tie in with the United Nation’s...
View ArticleA gorgeous 2.5 years in Ireland in 2.5 minutes (VIDEO)
A new video posted to Vimeo by Etienne Calmelet shows 2.5 minutes of footage of the Emerald Isle taken over two and a half years. The beautifully-shot film of breathtaking scenery will have you packing...
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