Pamela Norrington, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Every August, the people who actually run Ireland’s bars get together and decide, category by category, who …

Discover the origins and meanings of the most common Irish surnames from County Kerry — O’Sullivan, McCarthy, Moriarty, Fitzgerald, and more. Learn how to trace your Kerry ancestry using free Irish records. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

A practical guide to airport transfers at Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Ireland West Airport Knock — covering bus, taxi and car hire options at each.

David Monniaux via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) If you’ve been eyeing a trip to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, mark your calendar for 25–27 September. …

Gerald England via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Speed-running through Ireland misses the point. The country rewards those who linger — stopping for a chat …

Skip the tourist pubs and find a real Irish trad session. Here are the best pubs across Ireland for traditional music — with tips on timing, etiquette, and what to expect.

From the Cliffs of Moher to Keem Bay, these are Ireland’s most spectacular sunset viewpoints — where light, landscape and silence combine to create something unforgettable.

The real pour method, the science behind the head, pub etiquette, and the true Guinness World Records origin story — № 004 in The Love Ireland Guide series.

The real history, symbolism, and wearing code behind Ireland’s most famous ring — № 003 in The Love Ireland Guide series.

County Clare, Sligo, Donegal, and Kerry all have strong claims to being Ireland’s fiddle heartland. Here’s what makes each county’s playing style distinct, and where to hear live sessions today.