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Classiebawn Castle stands on the Mullaghmore Peninsula in County Sligo, with Benbulben mountain rising behind it. Here’s what to know before you visit — history, access, nearby sights, and practical travel tips.

Everything you need to do in your first 90 days after moving to Ireland — in the right order. PPS Number, bank account, GP registration, health insurance, driving licence, and tax — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Would you choose a dream retirement in Ireland if money were no object? From Connemara cottages to harbour towns, discover what that life looks like.

Colcannon is Ireland’s most beloved potato dish — and it has a folk song, a Halloween prophecy, and three centuries of tradition behind every bowl.

Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval cities — home to a stunning 12th-century castle, cobbled laneways, craft breweries, and some of the country’s finest hurling. Here’s what makes it worth the trip.

Ireland’s traditional music scene is thriving, and a new generation of artists are sharing its magic with the world. From the close-harmony folk of Ye Vagabonds — the Carlow brothers who swept three RTÉ Folk Awards — to the otherworldly fiddle of Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and his 10-string hardanger d’amore, these musicians carry centuries of Irish culture in their fingertips. Dublin quartet Lankum are reinventing what folk can sound like, while beloved singer Daoirí Farrell keeps the great tradition of Irish vocal music alive with rare emotional directness. Discover the Irish traditional artists and session musicians worth following right now — and join 64,000 fellow Ireland lovers who receive our free weekly newsletter of hidden gems and cultural stories.

Ballysaggartmore Towers in County Waterford looks like a castle entrance, but it is actually a Victorian gate lodge built around 1850 — the main house was never finished. Free to visit, set in ancient woodland near Lismore, and one of Ireland’s most unusual heritage sites.

From podcast studios in Waterford to the vaults of the National Archives, a remarkable group of Irish heritage researchers are bringing Ireland’s past to life for a global audience. Discover the historians, archivists, and storytellers who are making Irish history accessible, emotional, and endlessly fascinating — and why their work matters for everyone who loves Ireland. Get their stories straight to your inbox with our free weekly newsletter, loved by over 64,000 readers.

Kerry is leading Ireland’s biggest pub poll of 2026. Dick Mack’s in Dingle tops the national leaderboard with 10 votes. Here are all the Kerry pubs in the running — and how you can vote for your favourite.