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Aerial view of the Hill of Tara's Royal Enclosure and Mound of the Hostages earthworks in County Meath, Ireland

Hill of Tara: Why Did Ireland Build a Motorway Through Its Most Sacred Ancient Site?

The Hill of Tara, County Meath — mythological centre of ancient Ireland and seat of its High Kings. Photo: Uberhonken / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA …

Balor of the Evil Eye: Ireland’s Most Feared Giant

Meet Balor of the Evil Eye, the giant king of Irish myth. Learn his tale, Tory Island’s link to it, and the Irish folk belief it left behind.

Aerial view of the ancient monastery complex on Skellig Michael, County Kerry, Ireland

Skellig Michael: How to Visit Ireland’s Most Remote UNESCO World Heritage Site

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.

Why No One Has Ever Opened the Tomb of Ireland’s Most Famous Warrior Queen

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 Worked Example: Tracing an Irish Ancestor Step by Step

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 …

Cliffs of Moher viewed from the Atlantic Ocean, County Clare, Ireland

The Cliffs of Moher: Why Ireland’s Most Iconic Coastline Feels Like Coming Home

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.

Dunlough Castle ruins at Three Castles Head, County Cork, Ireland

Dunlough Castle: How to Visit Ireland’s Most Remote Ruin at Three Castles Head

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.

The Craft Behind Ireland’s Most Photographed Roof — and the Few Who Still Know It

Irish Thatched Cottages: The Ancient Craft and How to Visit

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.

A slice of lemon cheesecake with creamy yellow filling on a digestive biscuit base, garnished with a lemon slice and blueberry

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake: A Refreshing Irish Recipe That Needs No Oven

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 Rocky Wilderness That Produces Ireland’s Most Remarkable Food

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.

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