Tailtiu cleared a forest, raised the god Lugh and gave Teltown its name. Read the Irish legend behind the Lughnasadh harvest festival in County Meath.
Discover what life is really like in County Longford, from St Mel’s Cathedral to the Corlea Trackway and the Royal Canal — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
It depends on days. 183 days in a tax year, or 280 over two years, makes you resident for tax purposes in Ireland. Checked October 2026.
Can you drive in Ireland on a US licence? Learn the visitor and resident rules, learner permits, EDT, insurance, speed limits and car import steps.
Discover Irish customs and traditions, from Samhain and St Patrick’s Day to music sessions and pub etiquette, with practical tips for visitors.
Photo by David Thielen on Unsplash What’s the best Irish dish of all time? ☘️ Vote in our Best Irish Food poll — recipes nominated …
Discover what life is really like in County Westmeath, from Athlone Castle to Belvedere House and Lough Ree — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Photo: beckmann, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Shorter days and cooler evenings change what matters when you’re planning an Ireland trip. Suddenly the question …
Why is Dingle so popular? Discover its hardware pubs, live music, Slea Head coastline, fresh seafood and tips for planning a Kerry trip.
Ireland’s food writers do far more than share recipes. They preserve family traditions, champion small producers and carry the flavours of home to readers across the world. In this Creator Spotlight we celebrate five voices worth following: Darina Allen of Ballymaloe, Donal Skehan, Aoife Cox of The Daily Spud, Caroline Hennessy and Kristin Jensen of Edible Ireland. Whether you are cooking in Cork or Chicago, or simply planning a trip to eat your way around the island, their work will bring Irish kitchens, ingredients and stories a little closer to your table.
Photo: EAT&ART TARO, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Jam Roly-Poly Recipe: Ireland’s Beloved Steamed Schoolroom Pudding A Pudding That Belongs To The People There …