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As Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece Dracula reaches its 125th anniversary, Dublin prepares to paint the town red with vampirish bloodthirsty antics. This October the Bram Stoker Festival returns to Dublin (28 –31 October) after a two-year hiatus to celebrate Count Dracula and his creator in a weekend of ghastly thrills, spine-chilling spectacles and fun-filled frights. The world’s most famous vampire was the creation...

Famed travel publisher Lonely Planet has created a list of the best pubs on the island of Ireland. Sláinte! From the collection of some 7,000 pubs scattered across the country, the leading travel guide has narrowed down its picks to a list of just 20, which it advises people to “bookmark” for their next trip.Recommending where readers can “enjoy creamy...

The Irish greenway with the winning formula Ireland’s Royal Canal Greenway has been awarded the title of European Cycle Route of the Year 2022. The prestigious award was handed out by leading Dutch walking and cycling fair Fiets en Wandelbeurs at a season opening event held in the Netherlands.Judged by a jury of experts from across the Netherlands, the Fiets en...

Exciting Programme of Free Fingal Bike Week Events Now Live! Fingal County Council has announced an exciting programme of free events for Bike Week 2022. Ireland’s 14th annual Bike Week takes place from May 14 to 22 this year. The theme is ‘Click Into Gear’ and the Fingal event programme is designed to get everyone excited about cycling whatever your...

Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes where you can relax in accommodation fit for a king. 1. Ashford Castle, Co MayoThe 800-year-old, multi-award-winning Ashford Castle offers opulent five-star accommodation set in a 26,000-acre estate. Recently the location for top golfer Rory McIroy’s wedding, it is a fairytale setting complete...

Nothing beats the edge-of-a-cliff uniqueness of a stay in an Irish lighthouse. Spectacular location guaranteed. For those seeking something special for their overnight’s rest, falling asleep under a tower of light on Ireland’s spectacular coastline should provide plenty of added dazzle.Stunning views, sea air, nature all around and heaving surf stretching out as far as the eye can see, a...

Stretching from the headlands of County Donegal in the north to the southern foodie town of Kinsale in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way offers an endless array of experiences. The constant convergence of the wild Irish terrain, tempestuous weather and the full force of the Atlantic has formed towering cliffs, beautifully rugged bays, spellbinding beaches and a host of...

Cannonball Grand Highlands Road Trip  April 21st – 25th 2022 Majestic castles, magnificent drives, mystic charm, 5 Star Luxury And mighty craic in the Highlands… There are 62.9 million posts about it on Instagram, more people than ever hit the road in 2021 and road-tripping is predicted to be one of the most popular travel trends again in 2022. Cannonball Ireland is now gearing...

There are loads of new and refurbished places in Northern Ireland that make for a perfect St Valentine’s Day getaway. This year, why not embrace each other and the giant spirit of Northern Ireland at the same time in the country’s wide selection of ultra-romantic hideaways? Choose from quiet hotels and snug cottages with log burners to cosy self-catering apartments...

This Cork hotel has had their Christmas stolen! A treat that will make everyone green with envy "Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn't come from a store.  Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more" – The Grinch After more than 200 years in business, Cork’s luxury boutique Imperial Hotel was forced to close its doors earlier this week.  The shock announcement came...