The Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival draws thousands every September. Discover why Ireland’s oldest matchmaking tradition still works in County Clare.
On a remote rock off Kerry’s coast, Irish monks built stone beehive huts 600 feet above the Atlantic and lived there for six centuries. Here is their extraordinary story.
The forbidden history of poitin — Ireland’s illicit spirit that kept rural families alive for centuries, why it was banned, and why some still make it in secret today.
Queen Maeve’s cairn on Knocknarea has stood for 5,500 years and never been opened. Discover the legend of Ireland’s greatest warrior queen.
The egg money was the Irish farmwoman’s income from her hens — a quiet financial independence that predated modern ideas of women’s rights. No law recognised it and no husband touched it.
Learn how to make a classic Vienna Bread at home — a soft, enriched white loaf with a golden crackly crust, baked with steam for a proper bakery finish. Full recipe from The Irish Baker Abroad.
Sean’s Bar in Athlone has been open since 900 AD. Discover why the world’s oldest pub is hidden in Ireland’s midlands — and how to visit it.
Discover the story of Killarney’s jaunting car tradition — the horse-drawn carriages and the jarveys who have guided visitors through Kerry’s stunning national park for over 200 years.
Poll na bPéist on Inis Mór — the near-perfect rectangular pool the ancient Irish named the Hole of the Beast. Discover the legend behind its name.
Everything you need to know about visiting Dublin Castle — 800 years of history, what to see today, opening hours, ticket tips, and the insider advice that makes the difference. Your complete guide to Ireland’s former seat of power in the heart of Dublin city centre.
Ireland has been named the Most Desirable Island Destination in Europe at the 24th annual Wanderlust Travel Awards in London, beating Malta and the Greek Islands. Over 4.8 million reader votes confirmed what travellers already know: Ireland’s spirit of connection is unmatched.