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Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh has been named the best-rated hotel in the UK by Which? Travel — a remarkable five-star achievement for Irish hospitality.

The O’Sullivan clan gathered 1,848 people in Castletownbere, County Cork on June 2, 2026, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest same-surname gathering. Diaspora from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US joined the homecoming — and every week, 64,000 Ireland lovers get stories like this in their inbox.

Ireland’s 95 Blue Flag beaches for 2026 have been announced — Kerry leads with 16 flags, Cork claims the most combined awards, and the Skellig Bounty becomes the first tourism boat ever awarded. Plus, join 64,000 subscribers for weekly Ireland stories.

Ireland’s new Home for Poetry and Heritage opened at No. 11 Parnell Square, Dublin — housing the Seamus Heaney Poetry Library and 50 years of poetry collections. Get weekly Ireland heritage stories free in our newsletter.

Ireland has been named the Most Desirable Island Destination in Europe at the 24th annual Wanderlust Travel Awards in London, beating Malta and the Greek Islands. Over 4.8 million reader votes confirmed what travellers already know: Ireland’s spirit of connection is unmatched.

Wander Wild Festival returns to Killarney National Park (17-19 April 2026) with 120+ events — hiking Carrauntoohil, kayaking, yoga, fireside storytelling, and wild Kerry culture. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

The Tulla Céilí Band celebrates 80 years of traditional Irish music in 2026. Founded in a County Clare pub in 1946, they are still playing — and still making Ireland dance.

The Waterford Festival of Food returns for its 17th year on 23-26 April 2026, with 150+ events across Dungarvan and Waterford City. From foraging in the Comeraghs to dining at Mount Congreve, here’s everything you need to know.

The International Pan Celtic Festival 2026 comes to Carlow, Ireland from 7–11 April. Six Celtic nations unite for five days of traditional music, language, céilí dancing, and culture. Here is everything you need to know.

A 24-year-old designer from County Tyrone has seen her Vogue dream come true, as Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson wore her Porcelain Waves collection in the iconic fashion magazine — a moment that celebrates the best of Irish creativity.