Ireland pays tribute to Dolly Parton, the country music icon who passed away at 80. From country music’s Celtic roots to a legendary Irish pub night, discover why Ireland loved her like one of their own.
Ireland has castles, island cottages, lakeside manor houses, and remote Connemara retreats that are so spectacular you will struggle to close your eyes. Here is where to stay and what to know before you book.
Photo by Rasmus Gundorff Sæderup on Unsplash Irish Rhubarb Tart Recipe: A Classic Summer Bake from the Garden There are few things more evocative of …
Two traditional Irish musicians playing trad music in a dark Irish pub, one with a banjo There is no bandleader at a proper Irish trad …
Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman fortress. Discover the history, plan your visit to the keep, and explore County Meath’s most impressive medieval castle — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
From Leap Castle’s bloody Oubliette to Malahide’s headless horseman, Ireland’s haunted castles carry centuries of dark history. Are the ghost stories folklore — or something you need to experience for yourself?
From Leap Castle’s terrifying Elemental to the devil’s visit at Loftus Hall, these are Ireland’s most spectacularly haunted places — ranked by the sheer weight of their supernatural reputations.
Photo by Ana Belén González Hernández on Pexels Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe: A No-Bake Celebration of Ireland’s Favourite Liqueur There are few things more …
From surfing the Wild Atlantic Way to baking soda bread and attending traditional music sessions, Ireland is full of hands-on skills you can take home. Here’s where to learn them.
Photo: James Petts, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe: A Dense, Boozy Celebration of Irish Baking There are few things more …
Ireland has around 65 surviving round towers, built by monks between the 9th and 12th centuries as bell towers and refuges during Viking raids. Learn their history and the best sites to visit — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.