Some places just get it right. Goosers Bar & Eating House on Main Street in Ballina, County Tipperary, is one of them. Proudly reimagined and recently reopened, this riverside bar and eating house sits at the heart of the small but welcoming village of Ballina, right on the…
On 23 May 2011, a helicopter flew in to Moneygall, a village of about 350 people, and a pint was poured at Ollie’s Bar. The …
Dunluce Castle guide: the history of this cliff-top ruin in County Antrim, what to see, how long to stay and which sights to visit nearby too. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Some pubs have a view. Some pubs have atmosphere. The Moorings Bar and Restaurant on Davitt’s Quay in Dungarvan, County Waterford, has both — and then some. Overlooking the harbour of Dungarvan and bordered at the back by the ancient walls of 12th Century King John’s Castle…
Picture a pack of Irish butter in your fridge with “Leprechaun” across the front. It nearly happened. When the Irish Dairy Board went looking for …
Discover what life is really like in County Laois, from the Rock of Dunamase to Abbeyleix and the Slieve Bloom hills — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Dian Cécht made a silver arm, then killed the son who healed better. Read the Irish legend of Miach, Airmed and 365 healing herbs, and visit the Barrow.
Photo by Royce Fonseca on Unsplash If you’re planning an Ireland trip this month, here’s something worth knowing: the autumn colour window is narrow, and …
Explore ten things to do in Dublin, from the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol to Howth, with official links and one mistake to avoid at each stop.
Nuada lost his hand, then his throne, then won both back. Read the Irish legend of the Silver Arm, Mag Tuired and its Welsh and Roman echoes.
Pierce Brosnan joked that Irish hair comes from potatoes, butter and Guinness. Here is the story behind his three foods, and the champ recipe that puts the first two in one bowl.