Irish Whiskey Museum tells the tales of the world’s fastest growing spirit
Irish whiskey is the fastest growing spirit in the world. At the Irish Whiskey Museum we tell the stories, from the origin of whiskey in Ireland up to the present day, with all the highs and lows in...
View ArticleSecret Ireland destinations that are breathtaking
Ireland is one of the most beautiful places to visit, whether there is rain or sunshine there is an abundance of sights to see. Any visitor to our shores will always have an itinerary of places they...
View ArticleGlorious Galway the jewel in Ireland's crown
One of my favorite things about my Australian boyfriend is how well traveled he is. He has been almost everywhere, and has a genuine interest in traveling to and learning about other countries and...
View ArticleHow to do Dublin on the cheap – wine, dine and make merry (PHOTOS)
In 2014 a receipt from the Temple Bar pub in Dublin went viral after it appeared online and a discussion about how expensive Dublin has become. So The Temple Bar, a pub popular with tourists located in...
View ArticleMy 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 ArticleTop 20 secret Irish landmarks in New York (PHOTOS)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ellis Island, Castle Garden, and Tammany Hall are on everyone’s list of top New York Irish places but this old New Yorker has some other spots that...
View Article50 things to do in Ireland before you're dead...
For globetrotters the world over, Ireland remains one of the most alluring destinations in Europe, if not the world. It’s a country of myth and legend, of majestic natural beauty mixed with energetic...
View ArticleBritish tourism to Ireland “dropping like a stone” since Brexit
The Irish Senate has heard that tourism from Britain is currently in “freefall” and “falling like a stone” since the country’s decision to quit the EU last year. Dublin Airport’s outgoing CEO, Kevin...
View ArticleVisiting Ireland on a shoestring budget? No problem
Tourism Ireland has launched a new film detailing the budget-friendly ways visitors can enjoy all the great things the country has to offer for some truly priceless memories. This new video aptly...
View ArticleIrish whiskey sector booming in Ireland
A new plan has been launched by the Irish Whiskey Association which lays out the vision for the future of the Irish Whiskey sector. The Irish Whiskey Tourism strategy is aimed at promoting Ireland as a...
View ArticleTake a tour through Ireland’s literary landscape
Ireland is also known as the Island of Saints and Scholars, and it’s little wonder why. For such a small nation, it has an illustrious literary past and present: four Nobel laureates, Man Booker...
View ArticleTop picturesque historic villages in Ireland (PHOTOS)
If you want to get a sense of the Irish people and their past it’s best to get off the beaten track and head outside the major cities and towns. Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Ireland’s...
View ArticleTravel through the mysteries of the ancient Boyne Valley (PHOTOS)
If he could talk, my dog Jack could boast that he has something in common with, among others, St. Patrick, Kings Billy and James, Oliver Cromwell, and Mel Gibson. They have all had adventures of one...
View ArticleHow to travel to Ireland by boat
If you've always wanted to travel to Ireland but are afraid of flying, or if it's been a lifelong dream to set sail on the seas, why not consider traveling to Ireland by boat? Cruise lines and...
View ArticleTop tips on travel to Ireland: From the weather to the locals
Heading to Ireland later this year or next? There may be a few things you need to know about before you head over. Here are 24 practical things to take into account if you're coming to Ireland. 1....
View ArticleLook inside Ireland’s oldest pub - it might be the oldest in the world
If there’s one thing the Irish do well it’s a cosy pub, and why wouldn’t we hold that special talent when we’ve had over a millennium to crack the perfect pub code. Sean’s Bar in the town of Athlone in...
View ArticleThere’s no place in the world like Dublin on Bloomsday (PHOTOS)
It’s 10 in the morning on June 16, 2015 in Dublin, but the second I turn the corner on to North Great Georges Street, any clear indicators of exactly which year or decade it is disappear. Ladies and...
View ArticleStart your dream Camino de Santiago in County Kerry
The Camino de Santiago, the pilgrims walk which ends in Spain, tends to come up regularly when you bring up the topic of bucket-lists with travelers, as well as visiting Ireland, of course. Now these...
View ArticleNew York’s oldest Irish pub celebrates 163 years (PHOTOS)
This month New York’s oldest Irish bar celebrated its 163rd birthday and the many famous names and heroes who drank there. McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village has entertained some of the...
View ArticlePub with no beer six nights a week named Ireland's best pub
The Irish Times in 2015 named a Tipperary pub, which only opens one night a week, as the best pub in Ireland. The column Barfly reviewed 51 pubs, in 19 counties, in 2015 and Jim O’ the Mill, in...
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