Griffith’s Valuation is the most useful record for tracing Irish ancestry. Conducted across all 32 counties of Ireland between 1847 and 1864, it names every …
The round system, tipping, the snug, sláinte, and last orders — the real unwritten rules of an Irish pub — № 005 in The Love Ireland Guide series.
Griffith’s Valuation (1847–1864) lists over 1 million Irish tenants by name and townland — and it’s free online. Here’s how to use it to trace your Irish roots. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Every August, the people who actually run Ireland’s bars get together and decide, category by category, who did it best. The 2026 Square Bar of …
Discover the origins and meanings of the most common Irish surnames from County Kerry — O’Sullivan, McCarthy, Moriarty, Fitzgerald, and more. Learn how to trace your Kerry ancestry using free Irish records. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
A practical guide to airport transfers at Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Ireland West Airport Knock — covering bus, taxi and car hire options at each.
David Monniaux via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) If you’ve been eyeing a trip to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, mark your calendar for 25–27 September. …
Gerald England via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Speed-running through Ireland misses the point. The country rewards those who linger — stopping for a chat …
Skip the tourist pubs and find a real Irish trad session. Here are the best pubs across Ireland for traditional music — with tips on timing, etiquette, and what to expect.
From the Cliffs of Moher to Keem Bay, these are Ireland’s most spectacular sunset viewpoints — where light, landscape and silence combine to create something unforgettable.
The real pour method, the science behind the head, pub etiquette, and the true Guinness World Records origin story — № 004 in The Love Ireland Guide series.