Love Ireland

Discover the beloved Irish pub lock-in tradition — what it is, how you earn an invite, and why this secretive after-hours ritual defines pub culture in Ireland.

County Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, the crystal capital of the world, and home to a UNESCO coastline most visitors never see. From Viking streets to a 46km greenway, discover the county that rewards those who look beyond the guidebook.

From the world’s oldest lighthouse at Hook Head to the Famine ship at New Ross, County Wexford is Ireland’s sunniest and most storied corner. Part 7 of our 32 Counties series.

From the ancient round tower at Glendalough to the soaring Powerscourt Waterfall, County Wicklow is Ireland’s Garden County. Part 6 of our 32 Counties series.

From the soaring Slieve League Cliffs to the remote beauty of Malin Head, County Donegal is Ireland’s wildest and most untouched corner. Part 5 of our 32 Counties series.

Your complete guide to County Clare — from the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren to Doolin’s legendary music sessions, Ennis’s medieval streets, and hidden gems most visitors miss. Part 4 of our 32 Counties series.

Discover the remarkable true story of Joe Sheridan, the Irish chef who invented Irish coffee at Shannon Airport in 1943 — and how it conquered the world.

Your complete guide to County Galway — from the vibrant streets of Galway city to wild Connemara, the Aran Islands, Kylemore Abbey, and hidden gems most tourists miss. Part 3 of our 32 Counties series.

Ireland’s mysterious round towers have puzzled historians for over 200 years. More than 65 still stand — but nobody can agree on exactly why they were built.

Scattered across Ireland’s fields and hillsides, ruined stone cottages hold untold stories of families who vanished into history. Here is what they mean to the Irish soul.