Hope you’re all doing ok in this strange kind of limbo we’re in right now. Like most of us, I’m just focused on staying home, staying safe and staying sane! I had planned to be exploring Achill Island this Easter…
Hope you’re all doing ok in this strange kind of limbo we’re in right now. Like most of us, I’m just focused on staying home, staying safe and staying sane! I had planned to be exploring Achill Island this Easter…
It’s no secret that we’re pretty big on whiskey here in Ireland. Uisce Beatha, the Irish for whiskey, means ‘water of life’, which says it all really. People claim that Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey and while I’m no…
The trails on Diamond Hill are some of the most popular walks in Connemara, if not all of Ireland. It’s not hard to see why. They are easily accessible, well marked and the views are simply incredible. In fact, with…
Located in the picturesque village of Glaslough in County Monaghan, Castle Leslie Estate is the perfect choice for a luxury escape or romantic getaway. It’s one of the finest castle estates in Ireland and its idyllic setting provides the opportunity…
Ireland might be small, but it’s full of surprises! Despite having visited every county and following heaps of other Irish travel accounts online, I still come across lots of places and attractions that have managed to escape me. Last year,…
Thinking of climbing Galtymore? Well if you’re a fan of stunning views and like a challenge, it’s definitely a great choice. Galtymore is the highest of the Galtee Mountains, a range that stretches for 30 kms between Tipperary and Limerick.…
Described as “the most dramatic walk in Europe”, the Gobbins Cliff Path is a popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland. Amazingly it still seems to be a bit of a secret further afield though. I’ve been talking about it quite…
Did you know that you can join in free guided hikes in the Dublin Mountains? This great initiative is part of the Dublin Mountains Partnership and is perfect if you’re getting into hill walking or just enjoy the social aspect…
If you haven’t made in to Dublin city yet to check out Winter Lights Dublin, don’t worry, there’s still time! This festive event by Dublin City Council runs until New Year’s Day. So if you’ve been avoiding the pre-Christmas madness…
Unless you’ve been avoiding all forms of social media for the last few years, you’ve probably seen a photo or video featuring Ireland’s Stairway to Heaven. It’s certainly been getting its fair share of attention and deservedly so!