Skellig Michael rises 218 metres from the Atlantic, 12km off Kerry. This guide covers how to get there, when to visit, what to expect on the 600-step climb, and why this UNESCO site draws visitors from across the world — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The cairn on Knocknarea holds 40,000 tonnes of untouched limestone and Ireland’s greatest legend. Discover why archaeologists refuse to open it.
Griffith’s Valuation is the most useful record for tracing Irish ancestry. Conducted across all 32 counties of Ireland between 1847 and 1864, it names every …
Standing at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare is an experience that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. Discover why Ireland’s most iconic coastline feels like it’s calling you back.
Visit Dunlough Castle at Three Castles Head in West Cork — one of Ireland’s most remote medieval ruins, perched above the Atlantic. Complete visitor guide — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Ireland’s thatched cottages are instantly recognisable. But the ancient craft that built them is disappearing — and with it, a way of reading Irish history.
Make a creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake with this simple Irish recipe. Digestive biscuit base, fresh lemon filling — chilled to perfection, no oven needed.
The Burren looks like it could never feed anyone. Yet this rocky limestone wilderness in County Clare produces some of Ireland’s finest food — shaped by 6,000 years of farming.
Discover why Cork’s beloved English Market earned its surprising name and why it’s been the beating heart of the city’s food culture since 1788.
Ireland’s high crosses aren’t just decorative stonework — they’re illustrated Bibles carved in stone. Discover what their carvings actually meant, and where to see the finest examples.