Skellig Michael is one of Ireland’s most remote islands — and one of its best places to watch Atlantic puffins up close. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Bláthnaid. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Irish surnames carry hidden meanings that reveal your ancestors’ crafts, military roles, and scholarly lives — from McGowan the blacksmith to Clarke the scribe. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the real Celtic warriors of Ireland – from the Fianna and Red Branch to warrior clans like O’Neill and O’Brien. Origins, battle traditions, and how warrior families shaped Irish surnames.
Every Irish child knows their middle name has one purpose: to signal serious trouble. Explore the timeless Irish family tradition behind the full-name call.
A complete, practical guide to emergency phone numbers in Ireland — covering 999, 112, text emergencies, specialist 116 helplines, tourist assistance, and coastal and mountain rescue. Essential reading for every visitor.
Ten pubs across Ireland where traditional folk music sessions reach their finest — from Doolin’s legendary Clare music to a Dublin room where The Dubliners played their first notes. Do you agree with our list?
Lough Leane is the largest of Killarney’s three lakes and the centrepiece of Ireland’s first national park. Here’s what to see, how to get there, and how to find a quiet moment in one of Ireland’s most visited spots.
Discover the best things to do in County Louth — from Viking Drogheda and medieval Carlingford to the Battle of the Boyne and Monasterboice — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
On 2 June 2026, Castletownbere in County Cork made history when 1,848 O’Sullivans gathered on the Beara Peninsula, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest same-surname gathering. Here is what happened, who the O’Sullivans are, and why this remote corner of West Cork matters to the Irish diaspora.
Trim Castle in County Meath is the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Discover its history, its famous film appearances, and everything you need to know before you visit.