Ireland’s coast is scattered with beautiful little villages where painted cottages face the tide and fishing boats still work the harbour. Here are ten of the prettiest coastal villages in Ireland.
Croagh Patrick in County Mayo is Ireland’s most iconic pilgrimage mountain. Here’s everything you need to know before you walk it — route, difficulty, history, and practical tips.
The best pubs in County Kerry according to Ireland’s biggest pub poll of 2026. See the current rankings and cast your vote.
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Líadan. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
County Kerry covers 4,807 square kilometres of Atlantic coastline, ancient mountains, and some of Ireland’s most characterful small towns. Here is what life in this corner of Ireland actually looks like — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the real story of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest mythological hero — from earning his name as a child to his legendary death bound to a standing stone in County Louth.
Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval ruins. Here’s everything you need to know before your visit, from its 12th-century history to the famous carved cloister.
The Brownshill Dolmen in County Carlow holds the heaviest capstone in Europe — a 103-tonne granite slab placed there over 4,000 years ago. Here is everything you need to know before you visit.
Adare Manor in Co. Limerick is one of Ireland’s most iconic 5-star hotels. Built in the 19th century, this Gothic Revival estate sits on the banks of the River Maigue. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
Lughnasadh falls on 1 August — one of Ireland’s four great Celtic seasonal festivals, 3,000 years old and still alive in County Mayo and Kerry — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Downpatrick Head in County Mayo is one of the most dramatic clifftop locations on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.