Dingle’s colourful shopfronts are not a marketing gimmick — they are the result of centuries of independent choices by traders and landlords. Here is what the colours actually tell you about one of Ireland’s most distinctive towns.
In November 1953, the last 22 residents of the Great Blasket Island left forever, weeping as they went. Discover the extraordinary Irish-speaking community they left behind — their daily lives, their remarkable literature, and how to visit the island today.
Dunquin Pier on the Dingle Peninsula sits at the western edge of Europe. Here is everything you need to know before you visit — what to expect, how to get there, and what makes it worth the journey.
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Nuala. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Ireland’s legendary Fianna warriors had to memorise twelve books of poetry before they could draw a sword. Discover the impossible tests, strict code of honour, and places to visit where Fionn mac Cumhaill’s warrior-poets once roamed — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Ireland’s quiet villages offer something that no wellness retreat can replicate — a slower pace, real community, and landscapes that reset your mind. Here is why you should plan a visit, and where to go.
Murder Hole Beach, officially Boyeeghether Bay, is one of Donegal’s most remote and dramatic stretches of coastline. Here is everything you need to know before you visit.
Ashford Castle in County Mayo has welcomed guests since 1939. Here is everything you need to know before you visit or book a stay at Ireland’s finest hotel.
Your complete guide to moving to Ireland from the USA — D visa requirements, immigration stamps, IRP registration and the first-90-days checklist — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Bay Lough in the Knockmealdown Mountains holds one of Ireland’s most enduring legends — the story of Petticoat Loose, condemned to empty a bottomless lake with a sewing thimble. Here’s the full tale, plus everything you need to visit.
A practical guide to the Gleniff Horseshoe Drive — the 10km loop road through the Dartry Mountains in County Sligo that remains one of Ireland’s most beautiful and least-visited scenic routes.