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Get Ready for the Ultimate Adventure and Wellness Weekend at Wander Wild Festival in Killarney – Just 2 Weeks Away!
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Discover Stand up Paddle Boarding, Scale Ireland’s 3 Highest Peaks, take part in a Nature Valley Hike with Roz Purcell, and much more
With just 2 weeks remaining until the highly anticipated Wander Wild Festival in Killarney, which takes place from 22nd to 24th March, outdoor, adventure, and wellness enthusiasts are gearing up for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of...
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Take your pick from great St Patrick’s Day celebrations around Ireland
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Take your pick from great St Patrick’s Day celebrations around Ireland
On St Patrick’s Day all the major cities on the island of Ireland stage fantastic festivals. So why not avoid the Dublin crowds and seek one out this 17 March.
This year St Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday 18 March 2024 will be a public holiday. Lucky...
Ireland is going green (and not just on St Patrick’s Day)
The world goes green on St Patrick’s Day to celebrate all things Irish, but the island of Ireland is also going green in a different way.
Ireland has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s a commitment that is...
Belfast 2024 celebrates the city’s creative culture
Belfast is embarking on an ambitious cultural celebration in 2024 which will see the city come to life with creative projects, events and civic initiatives.
Under the themes of Our People, Our Place and Our Planet, Belfast 2024 will present a year-long programme of exciting projects and events that will celebrate the city’s people,...
Catch a wave at the island of Ireland’s top surf spots
Winter is big wave time in Ireland so grab your board and head for the Atlantic swells that will give you an adrenaline high.
Serious surfers love Ireland in winter. It may be cold, often wet and frequently windy but that all combines to produce some of the most...
Unique trail of five sculptures launched in Cork City
Island City -Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail
A new contemporary sculpture trail throughout Cork City - Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail - was officially launched yesterday (12/12/'23) evening by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy.
This unique cultural trail of five public artworks was installed throughout the city centre island over...
Powerscourt prepares for a colourful and sustainable spring
Even as winter closes in, preparations are underway at the magnificent Powerscourt Estate to plant a bee-friendly, bio-diverse, sustainable spring garden.
Powercourt Estate and Gardens in County Wicklow is continuing its journey towards being recognised on a global stage for its sustainability initiatives.
The stunning Palladian mansion set in 1,000 acres, which include...
Great spots for wild swimming on the island of Ireland
Take a deep breath and dive into a wild swimming adventure on the island of Ireland, where ocean waves and lapping loughs offer the most scenic of plunge pools.
What can beat an invigorating swim in open waters, other than one surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Here are nine to tempt...
Go off the beaten track and discover some of the island of Ireland’s lesser-known castles and abbeys and their magical tales.
There is a castle or abbey, intact or in ruins, around every corner on the island of Ireland. The best-known ones are magnets for visitors meaning it’s often hard to get the time and space to soak up their...
If your perfect trip includes your canine companion, head for the dog-friendly shores of the island of Ireland.
With endless forest and mountain walks, golden beaches and lots of pet-friendly accommodation, restaurants, pubs, cafés and attractions, the island of Ireland is a pooch paradise.
Head west to the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastal route which stretches from Donegal in the north...
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Reconnect with nature at the Wander Wild festival
Reconnect with nature at the Wander Wild festival
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Killarney National Park, Ireland’s unique adventure and wellness festival offers...