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Dive under the sea at new Exploris Aquarium experience Northern Ireland’s Exploris Aquarium has opened a new Under the Sea experience offering a diver’s view of the ocean depths. Located in Portaferry on the beautiful Ards Peninsula, Exploris Aquarium is one of Northern Ireland’s top visitor attractions. The aquarium and seal sanctuary has recently opened a new experience that enables visitors...

‘Jurassic Newpark’ will feature an interactive walk-through experience with life-sized (robotic) dinosaurs that move and roar. Breaking!  A real-life Jurassic Park is coming to Kilkenny!  Dinosaurs will once again roam the land as the creative team at the 4-star Newpark Hotel, which is located on 25 acres of parkland and known as one of Ireland’s top family break destinations, is...

Gather your little monsters for Halloween fun at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny where deadly dinosaurs, the worst witches and ghastly ghosts are coming back to life from Saturday 28th October- Sunday 5th November Halloween will be a spooktacular experience at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny -where their seasonal celebrations are of prehistoric proportions!  Over the midterm break, your family can watch...

Derry-Londonderry declared a United Nations International City of Peace Derry-Londonderry, a city steeped in history, culture, and reconciliation, has been honoured with the prestigious designation of UN City of Peace. The United Nations International City of Peace program acknowledges cities worldwide that have demonstrated outstanding efforts in fostering peace, tolerance, and cooperation among their diverse communities. Derry-Londonderry's transformation into a symbol...

  Ireland’s largest trad and folk music festival will light up January with performances from icons of the genre and innovative new artists. Tradfest showcases the best of established and emerging musical talent in over 50 performances across Dublin over five days, 24–28 January.   From Irish harpists, Galician bagpipers and bluegrass banjoists to fusions of trad with hip-hop, New Orleans jazz...

Raise a glass to Dublin’s first no-alcohol bar   Fancy a great night out with some board game fun and without the morning after feeling? Head to Dublin’s first no-alcohol bar. Board is a new pub in Dublin’s city centre that offers an extensive range of non-alcoholic drinks together with over 200 board games that patrons can play for free. The recently opened dry...

DROGHEDA TO HOST, LÚ FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, A SPECTACULAR URBAN ANIMATION SHOW FROM THE 28th OF OCTOBER TO THE 5th OF NOVEMBER Louth County Council, in partnership with business representative group Love Drogheda, recently announced the launch of Lú Festival of Light, a wonderfully creative urban animation showcase and family festival. This novel and free event will open to coincide...

Do you delight in ghostly goings-on and terrifying tales? A tour of Ireland’s haunted places will be just the thing to make your blood run cold. It may be the Irish imagination or perhaps the island really is full of unsettled spirits that wander the night. Find out for yourself with a visit to the top 10 haunted locations on...

From deluxe wilderness retreats to spectacular lakeside lodges, the choice of cabin-style stays around the island of Ireland is nothing short of inspirational. Cabin holidays are all the rage in Ireland right now, whether it’s a break in the immersive Wild Rooms in County Wexford, the new Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway in County Leitrim, or in one of the huge number of cool, cosy and...

GLASSON LAKEHOUSE LAUNCH THE BROOKS & CO. SPA   Glasson Lakehouse is delighted to announce the opening of the latest addition to their superb Westmeath hotel, the Brooks & Co. Spa. This unique spa facility captures the beauty and serenity of Ireland’s hidden heartlands whilst providing a peaceful haven for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. This fantastic new amenity features five...