Visiting Achill Island With its golden beaches, wild, rugged landscapes and laid back vibes, it’s no surprise that Achill Island has been a popular holiday destination for the Irish for many years. However, with the growth of social media and…
Visiting Achill Island With its golden beaches, wild, rugged landscapes and laid back vibes, it’s no surprise that Achill Island has been a popular holiday destination for the Irish for many years. However, with the growth of social media and…
There’s something quite magical about the Burren and if you haven’t watched the 2017 film, The Silver Branch, then it’s definitely one to add to your list. The film beautifully portrays this stunning, wild and unique landscape, while exploring one…
Galway is a wonderful city to visit for so many reasons. The music, the bars, the craic and the culture are just some of the things that draw the tourists in. But did you know that Galway was also named…
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…
Update: This post was originally published on 28 November 2018 and updated on 31 October 2019. Galway is a fantastic city to visit at any time of the year but of course it’s even more magical at Christmas time, particularly…
When visiting Connemara we have often stopped off at Leenane (or Leenaun) to take in the stunning views of the Killary Harbour. The harbour is a 16km long fjord stretching out to the Atlantic Ocean and it forms a natural…
As soon as you walk through the door of Cupan Tae in Galway’s Latin Quarter, it’s like stepping back in time. From the decor, the music, the fine china and the beautifully presented and delicious food, Cupan Tae has charm…
I’ve been to Clifden before but have no memory of ever visiting Clifden Castle. I’m not sure how I missed it but when I returned recently, I wasn’t going to let it happen again! Though Clifden Castle is sadly an…
Connemara is hands down one of my favourite places to visit in Ireland. There’s something about the vast and wild landscape here that makes it so easy to forget your worries and just slow down, relax and soak in all…
Earlier this month we took a trip out to Inis Oírr (Inisheer), the smallest of the three Aran Islands. It is the closest of the islands to the mainland and is only 3 kms long x 2 kms wide approximately.…
