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: Jamie Carroll 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: Love Ireland A new heritage centre has opened in County Tipperary, and we’re adding it to the list immediately. Tides of Time has opened …
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.
Ten of the best walks and hikes in Ireland, from the Cliffs of Moher and Howth to Croagh Patrick and the Gap of Dunloe — a mix of easy strolls and proper climbs, each with a photo, a description and where to plan it.