Travel Stories

• hiking

• activities

12 min read • Nov 2, 2022

Ireland's rich culture, friendly locals and incredible natural scenery promise a trip of a lifetime. Make sure you get to these 21 best places to visit.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Oct 23, 2022

With epic coastlines, lush countryside, charming villages and buzzing cities, Ireland is a joy to explore. Here are the 10 best road trips in Ireland.

• cycling

• activities

6 min read • Oct 21, 2022

The big decision in getting around Ireland is whether to go by car or use public transport. Here's our handy guide to find what's right for your trip.

• food and drink

8 min read • Oct 5, 2022

Expect a lot of hearty, homemade fill-ya-belly meals, plus Guinness.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • May 26, 2022

Here are 12 of the best hiking routes in Ireland, from wild moorlands to spectacular sea cliffs.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Apr 27, 2022

From quiet coves to great stretches of golden sand that are a destination in their own right, Ireland’s coastline is a beachgoer’s paradise.

• art and culture

• history

11 min read • Apr 5, 2022

Of the 7000 pubs in Ireland, we present you with the 20 best. Don't pass up the chance to visit these top spots.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Mar 14, 2022

Going to Ireland for this first time? This guide will help you navigate Irish etiquette.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

4 min read • Mar 8, 2022

Deciding what to wear in Ireland can be a minefield as the climate never stops changing. Don't pack until you read this.

• shopping

• activities

6 min read • Oct 27, 2021

Streets filled with musicians, historic pubs stacked with atmosphere and excellent seafood: this is the best of Galway.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Apr 9, 2021

Ireland has six national parks; five are located on the west coast and one can be found on the east, just an hour from Dublin.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 10, 2021

Whatever time you decide to go, there will be plenty to do.

• beer

• food and drink

5 min read • Feb 9, 2021

Why do Irish people get so distraught by Guinness that is not poured correctly? One man who set-up an Instagram account dedicated to showcasing the worst…

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 5, 2021

Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is a true stunner. Here are the country's top 10 natural wonders.

• history

• art and culture

7 min read • Oct 1, 2020

Brooding ruins on windswept hills to restored masterpieces, Ireland’s castles can be looked at, walked through, clambered over, dined in – even slept in!

• history

• art and culture

6 min read • Sep 18, 2020

Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.

• food

• food and drink

3 min read • Jul 31, 2020

Actor Paul Mescal and singer Phoebe Bridgers were reportedly spotted together in Kinsale. Here's what you need to know about this picturesque place.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Jul 30, 2020

Taylor Swift's classic knitwear originated off the wind-battered west coast of Ireland.

3 min read • Apr 21, 2020

Being in social isolation doesn't stop us dreaming of all the places we'd like to visit; in fact now we've got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual…

6 min read • Apr 7, 2020

James Gabriel Martin discusses trying to stay positive while being separated from his partner in another country.

• ancestry

• connections

9 min read • Mar 21, 2020

In our series rediscovering great travel essays, TC Boyle recounts his first time living abroad in Ireland.

• hotels

• destination practicalities

2 min read • Mar 5, 2020

These former working pubs are available to rent and they retain all of the charm of their glory days.