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.

Ireland has more than 1,500 megalithic monuments — passage tombs, dolmens, stone circles, and court cairns. We’ve ranked the ten greatest ancient sites in Ireland. Do you agree?

Italian gelato tastes better than homemade — but why? We break down the key differences and show you how to close the gap using Ireland’s world-class dairy.

Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Norman fortress — 800 years of history, royal hostages, and the Braveheart location. Get weekly Ireland stories free.