Places to Visit

From the formal terraces of Powerscourt to a subtropical island off West Cork, here are ten of the finest gardens to visit across the island of Ireland.

From the prehistoric forts of Inis Mór to the seabird cliffs of Rathlin and the gardens of Garinish, here are ten of the finest Irish islands worth visiting.

From the Guinness Lake in Wicklow to vast Lough Neagh, discover ten of the most beautiful lakes and loughs in Ireland, and what to do at each.

Thousands of people from around the world choose to start a new life in Ireland each year. Here is what really draws them — and what daily life there actually looks like.

Discover what life is really like in West Cork, Ireland — from harbour villages and artisan food markets to a creative community unlike anywhere else in the country. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Ireland’s coast is scattered with beautiful little villages where painted cottages face the tide and fishing boats still work the harbour. Here are ten of the prettiest coastal villages in Ireland.

The best pubs in County Kerry according to Ireland’s biggest pub poll of 2026. See the current rankings and cast your vote.

County Kerry covers 4,807 square kilometres of Atlantic coastline, ancient mountains, and some of Ireland’s most characterful small towns. Here is what life in this corner of Ireland actually looks like — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Atlantic puffins return to the same burrows on Skellig Michael every year. Here is when to visit, how to get there, and what to expect from one of Ireland’s best wildlife encounters.

The Gap of Dunloe in County Kerry is one of Ireland’s most striking natural passes. Here’s what to know before you visit — and why it’s worth the effort.