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Cliffs of Moher voted best “cliff view” in the world (PHOTOS)
The sweeping view across the Atlantic from the famed Cliffs of Moher has been ranked the best 'cliff-view' on the planet by Conde Nast Traveler. The respected travel publication has voted the...
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County Mayo castle named the best hotel in the world (PHOTOS)
A county Mayo hotel was named the best in the world by a renowned Las Vegas travel conference in 2015. Ashford Castle, in Cong, County Mayo, was awarded the title of the 2015 Hotel of the Year by...
View ArticleHow Australia, New Zealand and US visa changes will effect the Irish
The Government of New Zealand has declared it will crackdown on visas available for skilled migrants; just a single day after the Government of Australia announced a similar measure. Echoing President...
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Is this the most beautiful walk in Ireland? (PHOTOS)
One of the joys of an Irish summer is the 17 hours of light every day and how easy it is to get around this relatively small island. One taxi and two trains later I went from an office worker in Dublin...
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The Irish pub that became home base for 9/11 ground zero rescuers
It’s just over a year since I first entered O’Hara’s Pub on Cedar Street in the heart of New York’s Financial District, my family and I setting our sights on the first bar that presented itself to us...
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My trip to America's 'most Irish' town
The State of Montana, known in Spanish times as Territoria De Las Montanas, Territory of the Mountains, is traditionally known by historians as having the “most Irish” town in America. It’s called...
View ArticleBritain, Spain and the US are Irish air travelers' favorite destinations
Britain, Spain and the United States were Irish travelers’ favorite destinations to jet off in 2016. Statistics released by the Central Statistics Office show that over 33 million passengers passed...
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All aboard! Campaign to save “The Quiet Man” train station
To the legions of fans of “The Quiet Man,” John Wayne will always be looking out the carriage window as the train pulls into the station. In real life, of course, Wayne – Sean Thornton in the 1952...
View ArticleAmazing video shows 550,000 folks from all backgrounds capturing the new Ireland
This past Easter Monday, April 17, more than half a million people turned out for free events around Ireland as part of a new, large-scale public festival that celebrates the culture and creativity of...
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Why the Irish passport is among most powerful in the world
Ireland is ranked among some of the most powerful in the world when it comes to passports. While Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom’s passports allow access to 173 countries Ireland’s comes just...
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My own top ten favorite places to visit in Ireland (PHOTOS)
I love Ireland any time of the year, but my favorite time to visit is in the off season. Sure, it’s a wee bit cooler in January than it is in June but it’s also less crowded and there are better deals...
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What are the most beautiful buildings in Ireland?
The Emerald Isle is better known for its rugged coastlines and rolling, green hills, but the Irish have their fair share of impressive architectural triumphs, too! Here are our top choices. Saint...
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Ireland off the beaten track: Sights and sounds of a Shannon cruise
Visitors to Ireland usually tour the west coast, as well as going to Dublin in the east. I want to tell you about the Irish Midlands and particularly about the lovely places along the banks of the...
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Dublin still bears scars of 1916 Easter Rising battle over 100 years later
Over a century has passed since Ireland’s monumental 1916 Easter Uprising took place on the streets of Dublin, and yet, the city still bears many of the scars as a result of the fighting between the...
View ArticleOne Irish lad, ten years, every country in the world
In June 2006, just one day after finishing up his university degree, Johnny Ward set off on an epic worldwide adventure that would see him spend the next ten years visiting every country in the world....
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Places to visit in Ireland before you die – part one
Are you planning a trip to Ireland any time soon? Perhaps you’re going to visit family, get in touch with your roots or just travel through the Emerald Isle’s famously verdant countryside. For those of...
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New Yorker handed keys to Dublin’s Guinness’ Storehouse for overnight stay
A New Yorker has won the privilege of being presented with the keys to St. James’s Gate, Guinness’ iconic Dublin brewery, in the first competition of its kind – Airbnb’s “Night At.” For 24 hours the...
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Fascinating shipwrecks across the Wild Atlantic Way (PHOTOS)
One of Ireland’s greatest beauties is the Wild Atlantic Way, a trail that stretches along the West coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork with famously breathtaking views and historical attractions;...
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Ten remarkable facts about Cobh where 2.5 million Irish left for America...
If you claim Irish descent, then there is a good chance that your ancestors left Ireland through Cobh (pronounced Cove) on the south coast of Ireland. Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of...
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Ireland’s newest highflying attraction opens in Kerry
Ireland’s longest rope bridge is now opened to the public along the breath-taking Skellig coast on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry. ‘The Skywalk’ is the south west coast's latest tourist...
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