Overview/Background of Event The National Ploughing Championships takes place each year in the month of September. The 2019 Championships will be held at Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow from September 17th…

Welcome from Cathaoirleach Comhairle Chontae Lú & Mayor of Borough District of Drogheda We are delighted to once again welcome to Drogheda and County Louth, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The…

Though afternoon tea usually consists of delicious sandwiches, perfectly crafted patisserie and golden-crusted scones, innovations of this classic dining experience have been on the rise. Check out this list of…

Looking for an afternoon of delicious treats and class? Having tea in Dublin is the perfect way to spend a few hours treating yourself to some of the finer things…

Looking for an adventure unlike any other? Are you tired of the overdone and overcrowded tourist attractions? Are you someone who loves pushing limits and challenging yourself? If so, consider…

Known for its Roman architecture and Roman theatre, this commune can be found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France. A trip here will have you immersed in the…

The Púca festival will be launched this year in Ireland’s Ancient East, with specific focus in counties Meath and Louth, and will take place from October 31 through November 2nd….

Looking for something a bit different, less touristy, but no less beautiful in your travels around Ireland? The Apple Farm of Tipperary, located in County Tipperary in the south of…

You can never plan your next holiday too early, since booking a vacation in popular tourist destinations can be quite difficult. The best hotels have no more vacancies, flights are…

It was announced recently that SeaFest, Ireland’s largest and most spectacular maritime festival, will set sail for Cork later on in the year. The event will take place in Cork…

Google Maps This app is undoubtedly one of my most used apps when travelling. Dowloading it means you never have to worry about getting lost while wandering the new and…

It’s official; Summer has fled the country.  If the grey clouds and impending showers have you down, maybe a hint of colour, along with holiday hope will  inject some colour…

A survey commissioned by 3Money has revealed that September is the most popular month for 29% of adults to enjoy a ‘summer holiday’. If the sudden drop in temperature has…

Condé Nast Traveller has voted Cork as the third friendliest city in the world in a poll taken earlier this month. Ireland’s second city saw off competition from Dublin and…

Gelato Museum Carpigiani, Bologna Bologna, Italy’s Gelato Museum Carpigiani educates visitors on the origins of gelato from the 11th century to today. The museum also includes a tasting area, where…

The Vaults, a new tourist attraction in Dublin City centre, is set to open its door on the 30th of June. The attraction will have six scenes spread across four…

You can never plan your next holiday too early, since booking a vacation in popular tourist destinations can be quite difficult. The best hotels have no more vacancies, flights are…

The iconic train station from 1952 Hollywood classic ‘The Quiet Man’ is at risk of collapsing if urgent renovations are not made, according to conservation experts. Known as ‘Castletown’ in…

Five new lighthouse properties around the country can be rented as holiday homes from this week. Irish Landmark Trust have announced that five beautiful lighthouse properties in Ireland will now…

Titanic Belfast has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The award was presented at a gala ceremony in Sardinia last night. Titanic Belfast beat…

Friday Here is whats on in Dublin the weekend, the weather is terrible for this time of year and looks set to get worse as the weekend goes on but…

1 Mountain Log Cabin, Westport – €420 Per Night This handcrafted log cabin is only 10 minutes outside Westport. It has beautiful mountain views, a large river rock fireplace, a…

As the heat wave continues, temperatures have reached as high as 28C in parts of the country today! How are you spending your time in the rare Irish sun? Below…

Galway has been awarded European Capital of Culture in 2020, following a competition involving cities from across the island. The European Capital of Culture began in 1985 and has been…