The forgotten Irish fishing village that elected its own king and refused to marry outsiders for centuries — and how it gave the world the Claddagh ring.

Dún Aonghasa is a 3,000-year-old Irish fort on a 100m cliff — with no sea wall. Discover the mystery that has baffled archaeologists for centuries.

Before cheap flights existed, leaving Ireland for America was permanent. Discover the American Wake — the all-night farewell party Irish communities held for those they would never see again.

Meet the Irish púca — a shape-shifting trickster that became Shakespeare’s Puck, inspired Harvey, and still haunts Ireland’s wild places today.

Killarney’s Wander Wild Festival returns 17–19 April 2026 with 160+ events including summit hikes on Carrauntoohil, lake kayaking, wellness sessions, and cultural evenings in one of Ireland’s most breathtaking national parks.

Every summer, thousands of landless Irishmen walked hundreds of miles to find harvest work. Meet the spailpíní — the forgotten men who kept Ireland fed for centuries.

Dulse is the ancient Irish seaweed that coastal families have harvested for centuries. Discover its history, traditions, and why it’s making a remarkable comeback.

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Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026. Ireland at Easter is serene, unhurried, and spectacular — discover Clare’s inaugural Easter Festival, Bunratty Castle, the Galway choir heading to the Vatican, and the best places to spend the long weekend.

Hand-woven in Donegal cottages for centuries, this speckled Irish cloth still captivates the world’s finest tailors. Discover the remarkable story of Donegal tweed.