County Clare on Ireland’s west coast offers dramatic coastline, the unique Burren landscape, and a warm community feel. Here’s what life is really like in Clare — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The most magical places in Ireland rarely appear on the postcards. From a dolphin-watching village in Clare to a waterfall town in County Cork, these are ten hidden gems our readers love — do you agree?
Ten of Ireland’s finest Blue Flag beaches, from the surf breaks of Clare and Donegal to the soft family sands of Wexford and Dublin – all confirmed award winners for the 2026 season.
From Blarney to Dunluce, ten of the best castles to visit in Ireland — what to see, where they are and how to plan your visit.
Rolling countryside in the Leitrim valley. Photo: Eric Jones via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) County Leitrim rarely makes the top of anyone’s Ireland itinerary …
Photo: V Roper via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) County Kildare has long been known for horse racing and heritage estates, but now there’s a …
Photo: 2ManyCats4Me via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) A new heritage centre has opened in County Tipperary, and we’re adding it to the list immediately. Tides of …
A traditional Irish music session in full flow. Photo: Hinnerk Rümenapf via Wikimedia Commons History is being made this week. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann — …
From Kinsale’s gourmet harbour to Galway’s oysters and Waterford’s protected blaa, these ten Irish towns are worth planning a whole trip around.
Ten of the best market towns in Ireland, from medieval Kilkenny and Ennis to Georgian Birr and the painted shopfronts of West Cork — each with a photo, its market heritage and where to explore it.