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When you holiday in Ireland, it's good to know that the stunning views and gorgeous coastlines are not the only things you can enjoy for free. Discover amazing museums, spectacular landscapes and insightful visitor centres. There's no end to the exciting things to do in Dublin and fantastic places to go in Ireland Here's a list of 20 free things...

Clonmacnoise One of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions One of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions and significant historic sites, the Clonmacnoise monastic site dates back to the sixth century and to the Land of Saints and Scholars. The site boasts three high crosses, a cathedral, seven churches and two round towers, and was founded in 548-9 by Saint Ciarán. It...

The world’s only official Game of Thrones Studio Tour has announced its 2022 opening date in Northern Ireland. Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Linen Mill Studios have revealed the highly anticipated Game of Thrones Studio Tour, celebrating HBO’s globally acclaimed and award-winning TV series, will open to the public on 4 February 2022.Tickets are now on sale for the thrilling, all-new experience at...

A hotel is helping to ignite the Derry Girls spark with a unique day trip to celebrate the third and final season of the classic sitcom. The Derry Girls Experience from Hastings Hotels and McComb’s Coach Travel lets fans of the massive TV hit – back on our screens on April 12 - follow the footsteps of Erin, Orla, Michelle,...

All eyes on Tipperary for popular summer festivals! Nenagh Castlefest (25/26 June – Nenagh) The Junction Arts Festival (1-10 July – Clonmel ) Féile Brian Boru 2022 (6-10 July -Killaloe & Ballina) Tipperary was recently named one of the top holiday destinations in the world in the Condé Nast Travellers magazine. The premier county is set to embrace the title it wears so...

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...

No matter where you travel around the island of Ireland, you’re always going to find something to put on your bucket list of things to see and do. A host of new attractions and experiences are open or will be ready to open for 2022, so make this year the one you find something different to explore on the greenest,...

Five wonderful walks exploring the island of Ireland   If you want to treat yourself to the very best views of an island much-lauded for its scenery, there is no better way than on foot.   With an epic coastline, stunning mountain ranges, a welcome second to none and endless amounts of beautiful spaces, a walking holiday on the island of Ireland...

World-renowned spa and golf resort, Galgorm is ideally located close to both Belfast airports and the gateway to Ireland’s iconic north coast. Northern Ireland’s premier luxury resort and tournament venue – the Championship Castle course is the perennial home of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational and hosted the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. BEST LUXURY GOLF RESORT 2021 (EUROPE) GALGORM SCORED...

St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world Over 75 million people around the globe claim to be of Irish descent. So it’s little wonder St Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide phenomenon. They say everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day, and with parades and events happening from Australia to Zimbabwe, that’s easy to believe. When the Irish first left the...