Travel in Ireland
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Irish Symbols: What They are and What They Mean
Ever wondered why the shamrock is a symbol of Ireland or what a leprechaun is exactly? Find out here with a look at some of the best-known Irish symbols and their meanings.
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Accommodation Choices
A quick look at the accommodation choices Ireland offers and where to get more information.
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Ireland's Royal Accommodation: Fit for Kings, Presidents and the Discerning Traveler
Some of Ireland's best castle hotels offer luxurious accommodation in historic surroundings.
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The Crystal City: Visiting Waterford
Waterford has been made famous by the excellent crystal produced there. But there's more to this city than glass. Find out what other attractions await the weekend visitor.
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Visiting Limerick
What to do on a trip to Limerick City.
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Barefoot Behind St. Patrick: A Pilgrims Progress on Lough Derg
Lough Derg has become one of Ireland's most sacred places with thousands participating in a rigorous pilgrimage each year.
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The Legend of St. Patrick and the Hill of Slane
The lasting influence of one man who brought Christianity to Ireland, has developed into one of the only holidays to be celebrated outside its own country of origin.
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Don't Go Home Without One
What to buy on your Irish shopping spree.
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Great Irish Romances: W.B. Yeats and Maud Gonne
The woman that dominated and tormented Yeats' life and work.
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Dublin Theatres Fueling Ireland's Love Affair with Drama
Experience Irish drama at the most famous of Dublin's historical theatres.
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An Irish Christmas
Christmas in Ireland
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A Glimpse of Irish Genius: Getting to Know Your Irish Writers
A brief look at some of the very best writers in the world who just happen to be Irish.
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Galway's Charms
A reader's experience of travelling around Galway.
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A Halloween Story - Ghosts of an Irish Rebellion
A tale of ghosts on the River Bann.
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Halloween, Irish Style
Celebrating Halloween the Irish way.
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Five Ways to Golf Irish Style
Fitting in with the locals on the Irish golf course.
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Finding Ireland's Unique Crystal Glass
Visit Ireland's crystal visitor centres for a thrilling look at master craftsmanship and to buy a unique piece of world famous glass.
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Major Festival Events on the Irish Calendar: July to October
Don't miss the best festivals of the year on the Irish calendar.
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Joyce's Dublin
On the 16th of June the world will commemorate James Joyce's epic work, "Ulysses", by celerating Bloomsday. It is the day on which Leopold Bloom walked the streets of Dublin and his way into immortality in Irish literature.
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The Search for the Authentic Irish Pub
A tongue-in-cheek look at what makes an Irish pub "Irish."
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Ten Tip Top Dublin Restaurants
Quick reviews of some of the very best restaurants in
Dublin.
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Country Elegance and Comfort at The Gate Lodge, Clonleason
A quiet, romantic, country getaway in the Hidden Ireland tradition.
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Where the Golf Gods Live: Ireland's Top Ten Golf Courses
The very best that Ireland offers the golfer.
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Planning a Golf trip to Ireland
Ireland is a golfer's joy 12 months of the year. Irene Togher looks at the options.
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Eating Well in Ireland
Eat like the Irish when you visit the Emerald Isle and indulge yourself. Irene Togher practises what she preaches and starts her day with the famed Irish breakfast and finishes with Connemara lobster and a deer roast for dinner.
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Miscellaneous Tips for Your Trip to Ireland
Insider tips for making the most of your Ireland trip.
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Tour Company Offers Trips for those with Special Needs
If you have a disabilty or a special need then you'll want to read about Ann Litt's tour company.
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Visiting Killarney in Co. Kerry
The very popular town of Killarney was born to be a tourist's haven. Find out what hightlights you shouldn't miss.
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Practical Information for Travelling to Ireland
Find out Ireland's climate, tipping policies, currency and all that practical information you'll need for your trip.
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The Breathtaking Natural Wonders of Clare
Clare's natural beauty includes deep caves and rugged coastline, dolmens and sweeping cliffs.
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Clare's Luxurious Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle uniquely combines Old World charm with opulent luxury - a combination that has attracted royal visitors and famous celebrities as guests.
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Top 8 Counties to Visit in Ireland
Eight counties you shouldn't miss on your Ireland trip.
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The Story of Guinness
The story behind the best pint in the world!
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Is Ireland Really a Land of Drunks?
Learn a little about Ireland's pub culture and its reputation for drinking that you may not know!
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Irish Shopping
Learn where to shop for quality Irish crafts and gifts
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Trinity College: Home to the Book of Kells
Ireland's oldest University houses one of the oldest books in the world.
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A Monastic Settlement Like no Other - Clonmacnoise
Learn about Clonmacnoise - the most spectacular monastic site in Ireland.
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
A fine medieval castle and a step back to 19th Century Ireland all in the one place.
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Dublin's Museums - As Good As Any in Europe
A list of the best museums to visit in Dublin.
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Top Three Things to do in Co. Wicklow
The best attractions in Co. Wicklow.
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Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo
Ashford Castle is undoubtedly the finest hotel in Ireland and one of its most awe-inspiring castles.
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Step Back to a Pre-Celtic Time of Spiritual Mystery at Newgrange
In a time when Ireland was covered in forest and Stone Age people hunted and fished, one of the oldest and most impressive megalithic structures was built in the Boyne Valley.
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The Legend of the Blarney Stone
A lasting legend and the promise of magic brings thousands of visitors every year to a quiet village in the South of Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone.
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About Ireland
Ireland has a long and rich history that has shaped the country to the friendly and beautiful place it is today.
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