Ireland is not a theme park - tourists need to get real
Does Dublin look more like Disney Land than a functioning capital city?We need to talk about tourism. Walking down Grafton Street in Dublin last week, we were accosted by a guy in a full leprechaun...
View ArticleToday marks halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s how to celebrate
Research your Irish heritage, pick up an instrument, or finally plan that trip to Ireland: All the ways you can celebrate the brilliant halfway to St. Patrick’s Day this September 17. Summer’s come to...
View ArticleGetting Creative in County Roscommon!
This year, government initiative Creative Ireland is highlighting some of the best projects, events, and initiatives that are bringing culture and the arts to the forefront in every Irish county and...
View ArticleTravel tips for your next trip to Ireland
A small list of things that will hopefully make your trip just a little more special. If you are planning a visit to Ireland and want a few guiding tips before you head over, you are in luck. We have...
View ArticleLive from Dublin - take in the cobbled streets of Temple Bar
Watch Dubliners pass by in the heart of the capital, in Temple Bar Dream of visiting Dublin? With this live-stream of Essex Street, in Temple Bar, you can pretend that you’re there, in the city’s...
View ArticleThe most beautiful castles in Ireland
A list of castles in Ireland - some of the oldest castles in Ireland which add to the countries stunning landscape and great Ireland travel tips! Ireland is home to some of the most beautiful views...
View Article11 places in Ireland you have to visit
Top tourist attractions in Ireland no visit to the Emerald Isle would be complete without There are several tourist attractions in Ireland you just have to see when you travel the Emerald Isle - from...
View ArticleGetting Creative in County Sligo!
This year, government initiative Creative Ireland is highlighting some of the best projects, events, and initiatives that are bringing culture and the arts to the forefront in every Irish county and...
View ArticleWhat are the best places to visit in Ireland?
These famous Irish landmarks and beautiful historical sites and villages make up the best places to visit in Ireland. Everyone has their own variation on the 'top sites in Ireland' and 'the best places...
View ArticleRyanair bungle infuriates passenger with cancelled flights
A contrite Michael O’Leary has apologized to 300,000 passengers directly affected by a series of flight cancellations, and to another 18 million who have seen a cloud of uncertainty hover over their...
View ArticleAmerican and returning emigrant drivers discriminated against in Ireland
Those with US drivers licenses are not in the driver’s seat in Ireland. Welcome, citizens of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,...
View ArticleAnnouncing the winner of IrishCentral's Luxury Trip to Ireland sweepstakes!
Drumroll, please...! IrishCentral is delighted to announce the winner of our Luxury Trip to Ireland giveaway. In August and September, along with promotional partners Southern Living, Liquor.com,...
View ArticleWelcoming the autumnal equinox at one of Ireland’s most magical ancient sites
Editor’s note: Today, September 22 is the autumnal (or fall) equinox, the day when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and the earth has the same amount of daylight as darkness. For the ancient Irish...
View ArticleKennedy Book and Research Archive launched in Wexford
Celebrating the link between the Kennedy’s and County Wexford with new growing collection As part of the fifth annual Kennedy Summer School, earlier this month, the Wexford County Council in...
View ArticleGetting Creative in County Tipperary!
This year, government initiative Creative Ireland is highlighting some of the best projects, events, and initiatives that are bringing culture and the arts to the forefront in every Irish county and...
View ArticleLonely Planet calls Ireland the ultimate "storybook location"
Travel website lists Ireland as one of the top 10 places that brings children's literature to life Ireland is one of the world’s ultimate storybook locations for children, according to Lonely Planet....
View ArticleGo off the beaten track for an Irish adventure of a lifetime with Vagabond Tours
Go off the beaten track with daily hikes through glaciated valleys, horse-riding on wind swept beaches, cycling through national parks, and kayaking out into protected Atlantic Ocean bays. Watch below...
View ArticleBones reveal Irish chopped up dead before burying them
Ancient bones found buried in Carrowkeel, County Sligo prove that the Neolithic Irish like to chop up their dead before burying them. The extraordinary find came about after the bones examined, dating...
View ArticleTop tourist attractions to see in Dublin
With so much history and lots to see, a tourist in Dublin will never be stuck for things to do Dublin, Ireland's capital, has changed enormously in recent years - as has the country - but the city...
View ArticleIreland’s top seaside towns and villages
Ireland is an island with a myriad seaside delights just waiting to be discovered Ireland is essentially a small island off mainland Europe, making the Irish a bunch of islanders, who are very proud of...
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