Dieglop via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning a trip to Ireland this autumn, circle September 18 on your calendar. Culture Night is …

The six mythological invasions of Ireland explain where the ancient Irish believed they came from — and why every family tree connects to a mythological foundation. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Photo: Love Ireland Limerick just gave us another reason to slow down on the Wild Atlantic Way. The city debuts Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, …

Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning an Ireland trip and debating between the Ring of Kerry or the Cliffs of Moher, …

Photo: moonrising via Wikimedia Commons/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Ireland’s lighthouses aren’t just scenic backdrops — many are open to visitors, and some even offer overnight …

Walking the Cliffs of Moher path, you stop for the smell: Atlantic salt and yellow gorse in bloom. A practical guide to the walk, the route, the wildlife, and everything you need before you go.

Nigel Cox via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Try the Guinness Timer ⏱️ A perfect pour takes 119.5 seconds — the rest, two minutes, gives …

Eric Jones via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Walk into a house where a wake is being held and the first thing you notice is …

Discover ten of Ireland’s most atmospheric castle ruins — from Leap Castle’s pit of bones in Offaly to the medieval walled town of Kells Priory in Kilkenny. Most are free to visit. — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Every year, thousands of travellers arrive in Irish towns mid-festival with no idea what’s happening. Here’s which festivals catch visitors off guard, and what to do when you find yourself in the middle of one.