Two traditional Irish musicians playing trad music in a dark Irish pub, one with a banjo There is no bandleader at a proper Irish trad …
Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman fortress. Discover the history, plan your visit to the keep, and explore County Meath’s most impressive medieval castle — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
From Leap Castle’s bloody Oubliette to Malahide’s headless horseman, Ireland’s haunted castles carry centuries of dark history. Are the ghost stories folklore — or something you need to experience for yourself?
From Leap Castle’s terrifying Elemental to the devil’s visit at Loftus Hall, these are Ireland’s most spectacularly haunted places — ranked by the sheer weight of their supernatural reputations.
Photo by Ana Belén González Hernández on Pexels Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe: A No-Bake Celebration of Ireland’s Favourite Liqueur There are few things more …
From surfing the Wild Atlantic Way to baking soda bread and attending traditional music sessions, Ireland is full of hands-on skills you can take home. Here’s where to learn them.
Photo: James Petts, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe: A Dense, Boozy Celebration of Irish Baking There are few things more …
Ireland has around 65 surviving round towers, built by monks between the 9th and 12th centuries as bell towers and refuges during Viking raids. Learn their history and the best sites to visit — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Trace your Galway ancestry with this 5-day heritage plan. Visit county archives, explore Connemara, and discover your Irish family roots.
In 1593, Grace O’Malley sailed to Greenwich and negotiated with Elizabeth I face to face — and won. The story of Ireland’s most remarkable leader, plus get weekly Ireland stories free.
Ever seen mist floating below the clifftop at the Cliffs of Moher while the sky above stays clear? Here is what causes it, when it happens, and how to time your visit to see it.