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Did St. Brendan arrive to America before Christopher Columbus?

Did Irish monk St. Brendan set foot on American soil nine hundred years before Christopher Columbus set sail?

History

History

How Bram Stoker created Dracula with the aid of Irish folklore

On this day, May 26, 1897, "Dracula", the world's most famous horror novel was published, the creation of Bram Stoker a native of Dublin

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Top Destinations

Explore the north side of Dublin city by train

Dublin city's overground electric train is one of the easiest and loveliest ways of exploring the coastline of Ireland's capital city.

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Travel

Discover the magic of Ireland with a subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes magazine

Travel to Ireland without ever leaving home.

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Exploring the high life and the hills of County Donegal

Take the road less traveled in Ireland’s most north-westerly county of Donegal.

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Travel Tips

The secret world of the beautiful wildlife and animals in Dublin city

Our capital city, Dublin has many modern aspects, but it also has a significant wild side with plenty of wildlife animals hiding in plain sight.

Roots

Roots

The prolific bard of Erin, Thomas Moore

From relatively humble beginnings in Dublin, Thomas Moore became celebrated across Europe for his poetry, his prose, and most of all his Irish Melodies.

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Exploring the remote and rugged wonders of Donegal

A cycling tour of one of Ireland's most unspoilt coastlines

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Exploring the ever-changing countryside of North Kildare and Meath

Cyclings in perfect weather exploring stud farms, Norman history and cycling on to St. Brigid's land.

History

The Spanish Armada, Ireland and the Black Irish explained

It is well-known in Ireland that dark features of those from west coastal counties are attributed to bloodlines who survived Spanish Armada’s untimely shipwrecks.

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Scientist claims Irish bogs can lead the fight against climate change

Petition launched to make St. Brigid’s Day an Irish national holiday

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

JFK's grandson slams Mike Pence's op-ed on Donald Trump's impeachment

Sinn Féin call for a United Ireland referendum by 2025 ahead of general election

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Celebrating strong Irish women for St. Brigid’s Day

Oral history archive celebrates 50 years of the Irish language in Boston

The execution of Kevin Barry, the last straw for Michael Collins

The NYC newspaper editor who spoke out against “No Irish Need Apply”

59 years ago today John F Kennedy was inaugurated as President of the USA

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Moving origins of the giant Celtic cross shape in a Donegal forest

For Irish poets the Irish Mammy is the top muse

This Month in History: Van Morrison inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Best Irish songs you love to hear all in one excellent playlist

Irish ghetto kid Willie Sutton became America’s most famous bank robber

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Moving origins of the giant Celtic cross shape in a Donegal forest

Over one million tourists visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

32 hours in Wexford exploring Ireland's Model county and the Kennedy homestead

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Be vocal and buy from your local Irish shop this holiday season!

Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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