Heritage & Ancestry

From Merrion Square in Dublin to Eyre Square in Galway, these are Ireland’s finest city squares and parks for enjoying a sunny afternoon — with practical tips for each one.

If you could take anyone in the world on a trip to Ireland — living or historical — who would it be? We take the question seriously and explore the people, places and moments worth sharing.

Kinsale has been one of Ireland’s finest food destinations for fifty years. Here is a practical guide to where to eat, what to order, and what else to do in this County Cork harbour town.

From the windswept arch of Mizen Head Bridge to the dam that lit up a nation, Ireland has engineering landmarks that stop you in your tracks. Here are the ones worth going out of your way for.

September in Ireland has a quality that stays with visitors long after they leave. From cottage gardens to quiet country lanes, here is why so many people keep coming back — and why some never quite leave.

The Dagda was the most powerful god in Irish mythology — carrying a magical club that could kill or restore life, an inexhaustible cauldron that never left anyone hungry, and a harp that could command nature itself. Discover the legend of Ireland’s All-Father, a timeless figure woven into the heart of Celtic heritage. Discover weekly Irish heritage stories — free in your inbox.

Visit Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, County Kilkenny — one of Ireland’s finest Cistercian ruins. A complete guide to the history, carved cloister, tomb effigies, and everything you need to plan your visit.

Irish townlands are ancient land divisions still used in Ireland today. Learn how many there are, what they mean, and how to find the specific townland your ancestors came from — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

There is a moment every diaspora traveller knows. You step off the plane, breathe in the cool, damp air, and something shifts. The fields look …

There is no bandleader, no sheet music, and no stage. The Irish trad session is one of the most distinctive musical traditions in the world — here is how it works and where to find one.