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A Global Celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage returns to the streets of Dublin, 16-20 March, 2022 The programme for Ireland’s National St. Patrick’s Festival, Dublin has been unveiled, marking the return of the world’s most iconic St Patrick’s Day celebrations live and in-person for first time since 2019.The theme for this landmark event is Connections and the scope of...

Ireland to co-host Euro 2028 football tournament Two stadia on the island of Ireland will be among 10 across the UK and Ireland to host the prestigious Euro 2028 competition. The UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the prestigious football tournament Euro 2028 has been formally approved by UEFA. It will be the biggest event ever hosted by the UK...

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...

Best Traditional Musicians in the World to Gather at Ennis Tradfest  Thursday November 10th to Monday November 14th  25 October 2022:  Ennis is set to host the 28th Annual Ennis Tradfest this November with an extraordinary line up of top international, national and local traditional music stars. Amongst the stars will be Anxo Lorenzo, a virtuoso award-winning Galician piper renowned for...

The big day – 17 March – will soon be here, and once again people all around the world will be inspired to pay homage to St Patrick, Ireland, and Irish culture and heritage. As one of the most popular cultural events on the planet, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions every year. Yet the enigmatic and larger-than-life figure...

For a romantic, classy and relaxing getaway with your Valentine, Hastings Hotels has a range of packages on offer.  Ranging from £150 per room (approx. €170), each of the Northern Ireland hotel group's six unique locations offer luxurious accommodation, delicious meals, fizz and a quirky touch of romance with their "Kiss me Quack" love duck. In addition, some packages offer late...

The International North West 200 motorcycling spectacle is revving up for a return to Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coastal Route. Following a two-year hiatus, the road-racing spectacular will be on the starting grid from Sunday 8 May, with a hugely entertaining Race Week Festival running right up until the main race day of Saturday 14 May.The International North West 200 is one...

  ~ The 5-day food festival returns from 14th-18th August 2024 and will feature new food experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, talks, cooking demos, specials, family fun, and more. ~ Cork on a Fork Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Cork’s unique food culture as the city showcases its culinary excellence, creative dining experiences, unique...

Travelling around Ireland on public transport is now truly cost effective after a substantial price reduction on fares. Fares on Dublin Bus, the Luas tram system in Dublin, bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland and DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) rail services have been cut by a fifth for the remainder of 2022. All Irish Rail intercity and commuter fares across the country...

GAA-mad kids can learn more about Ireland’s ancient sport from the time of Setanta right up to the era of Cian Lynch! As the ancient Irish festival of Samhain draws near, the GAA Museum at Croke Park invites families to celebrate with a unique twist on Halloween at their much-anticipated "Hurloween" Tours.  Swop ghouls for goals and embark on a journey...