Heritage & Ancestry

Downpatrick Head in County Mayo is one of the most dramatic clifftop locations on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.

The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Clíona. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.

Trace your roots in Cork with this 5-day heritage itinerary. Visit Cobh, Cork City Archives, Skibbereen, and the county’s best genealogy resources.

From Adare’s thatched cottages to Inistioge’s wooded river valley, we rank the ten most beautiful villages in Ireland — and invite you to tell us where we went wrong.

The Deck of Cards houses in Cobh, County Cork are one of Ireland’s most striking sights — a cascade of colourful terraced homes stacked on a steep hillside above Cork Harbour. Here is what to see, do, and know before you visit.

Blackrock Castle in Cork is Ireland’s oldest structure still in active use. Learn about its history as a gun battery, lighthouse, and now a working observatory — plus how to plan your visit.

Lough Tay, or Guinness Lake, sits in the Wicklow Mountains just an hour from Dublin. Here’s what to expect when you visit this iconic Irish landscape.

Kilkenny — Ireland’s Marble City — is one of the country’s best-preserved medieval towns. This guide covers the castle, cathedral, pubs, festivals, and practical tips for visiting the city.

Classiebawn Castle on the Mullaghmore Peninsula and Benbulben mountain together make one of Ireland’s most iconic views. Here is what to know before you visit County Sligo.

Grace O’Malley’s Towerhouse on Achill Island is one of Ireland’s most atmospheric historic sites. Here is the full story of the Pirate Queen, what to expect at Kildavnet Castle, and how to plan your visit.