Places to Visit

Skellig Michael is one of Ireland’s most remote islands — and one of its best places to watch Atlantic puffins up close. Here is everything you need to know before you go.

Discover the best things to do in County Louth — from Viking Drogheda and medieval Carlingford to the Battle of the Boyne and Monasterboice — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

On 2 June 2026, Castletownbere in County Cork made history when 1,848 O’Sullivans gathered on the Beara Peninsula, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest same-surname gathering. Here is what happened, who the O’Sullivans are, and why this remote corner of West Cork matters to the Irish diaspora.

Dunquin Pier on the Dingle Peninsula sits at one of the most westerly points in Europe. This guide covers how to get there, what to expect, the Blasket Islands ferry, and practical tips for your visit.

40,000 hexagonal basalt columns, 60 million years old, free to access, and best seen before 9am. Here’s everything you need to know before you go — and why it makes you feel wonderfully small.

Discover the Rock of Cashel, seat of Ireland’s Munster kings and Brian Boru’s ancestral throne — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

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

Ireland is experiencing its hottest May on record with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. Here are the best beaches, lakes and wild swimming spots to enjoy Ireland’s record heatwave right now.

A small-group women travel company worth knowing about — Kindred Women Travelers, based in Massachusetts, builds slow, values-driven itineraries for women who travel together.

Discover the best things to do in County Tipperary, Ireland — from the iconic Rock of Cashel to Cahir Castle, Holy Cross Abbey, and the Galtee Mountains — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.