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Top 5 heritage destinations to visit during your next trip to Ireland

Aer Lingus is offering incredible deals on flights to the island of Ireland, start planning your 2022 return to the Emerald Isle with these breathtaking heritage spots.

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Negative COVID tests required for entry into Ireland from Friday

People arriving into Ireland will be required to present a negative antigen test or negative PCR test conducted prior to arrival beginning this Friday, December 3.

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Press the Green Button: Top 8 reasons to visit Ireland in 2022

The island of Ireland is waiting for you and there is no better time than now to start planning your next trip home in 2022.

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Ireland: What to look forward to in 2022

The year will soon be coming to a close and there has never been a better time than now to plan that trip to the island of Ireland -memories of a lifetime await you in 2022.

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The Custom House Visitor Centre officially opens its doors in Dublin city

The interactive exhibits tell the rich history of the iconic building and mark the centenary of the Custom House fire during the War of Independence.

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Who can apply for an Irish passport and how long is the process taking right now?

The Irish passport is the sixth-most powerful passport in the world and grants holders entry to 186 different countries, according to Henley Passport Index.

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Charles Fort, Kinsale, County Cork: Ireland's largest military installations

Take a leap into the past and experience centuries of living history at the Charles Fort in West Cork.

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Blarney Castle: Facts and history with some fantastic myths and legends thrown in

What's real and what's fake about the famous stone at Blarney Castle in Co Cork?

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Inside Ireland’s oldest pub - it might be the oldest in the world!

Seán’s Bar in Athlone, Co. Westmeath is one of the oldest pubs in the world.

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Aer Lingus resume flights from Dublin to Orlando

Aer Lingus is set to resume flights, direct from Dublin to Orlando from this Thanksgiving weekend.

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Irish Christmas: Half of Irish people abroad considering going home for the holidays

Some 90% of Irish people abroad said spending time with family and friends is their favorite part of an Irish Christmas.

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Press the Green Button: The best things to do in Ireland from January through May 2022

Aer Lingus is celebrating Black Friday with incredible deals- get inspired with some highlights you can look forward to on the island of Ireland next year.

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A self-professed "right eejet" on her first trip home to Ireland after COVID

IrishCentral Contributor Diana Powell Bodrone writes about finally traveling home to Cork from Paris after months of COVID travel restrictions.

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Go For A Ride Day: Ireland's best biking routes

Dust off your bike and helmet this Go For A Ride Day (Nov 22) and plan a cycling route for your next trip to Ireland!

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SURVEY: Do you have fond memories of your stay in Ireland?

Take our IrishCentral's survey to be in with the chance to win a free IrishCentral Shamrock Gift Box in time for the Holidays!

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Discover Cape Clear Island in Skibbereen, West Cork

Experience the history and community of a small rural island in West Cork with Cape Clear Ferries.

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Irish city named among the best places to visit in 2020 by CNN Travel

CNN Travel hails this city on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way as an "artsy enclave."

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The green mountains of Sligo and Leitrim will replenish your soul and refill your imagination

Leon O’Cathasaigh writes that the "dreamlike imagery of this place can alter the mind and inspire one’s inner creativity."

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Experience a stay of a lifetime in Dublin city's most luxurious five-star hotel

The five-star Merrion Hotel, located in the heart of Georgian Dublin and surrounded by landmark buildings, is the perfect stay for a magical getaway to Ireland.

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Escape to the West of Ireland for Christmas in this luxurious Galway manor

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for two, a big family vacation, or a friends trip, Galway Manor and Cottage is your dream Irish holiday rental - a home away from home.

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The holidays are coming, feel the magic with the latest Ireland of the Welcomes

In the latest issue we celebrate Irish holiday traditions, learn about the Dingle Literary Festival, discover the best seaweed baths along the Wild Atlantic Way, and much more!

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Irish passport-holders abroad can now apply for EU Digital COVID Certs online

Ireland's EU Digital COVID Certificate Third Country online portal is now open to all Irish passport-holders who have been vaccinated outside of the EU.

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Meet the local community at Box of Frogs café, Bantry, County Cork

Located in the beating heart of Bantry, Box of Frogs is a café celebrated by locals as well as the tourists who flock to this beautiful corner of West Cork.

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Take a hike on these top nature trails in Ireland

Get moving on these stunning nature trails all around the island of Ireland that are perfect for a leisurely stroll or an invigorating hike!

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Co Kerry town named among Europe's most beautiful

This charming Co Kerry town has won high praise from CNN Travel as one of Europe's most beautiful small towns.

Funeral held in Derry for beloved school principal killed in Storm Arwen accident

Negative COVID tests required for entry into Ireland from Friday

COVID live updates: 151 COVID patients in ICU on island of Ireland

Lyndon B. Johnson demanded to be sworn in alongside Jackie Kennedy

On This Day: Irish woman Mary Harris 'Mother Jones' died in 1930

Brian Kelly quits Notre Dame in huge shock, read our interview on his strong Irish roots

The Custom House Visitor Centre officially opens its doors in Dublin city

Robert F. Kennedy thought JFK was killed because of him

Was John F. Kennedy’s mistress killed because she knew too much?

Perfect Irish coffee recipe for these cold wintry nights

Top 5 heritage destinations to visit during your next trip to Ireland

Galway International Arts Festival in 2022: Experience extraordinary

How The Fields of Athenry became Ireland’s most famous song

You'll be moved to tears by this 10-year-old autistic Irish girl singing "Hallelujah"

Perfect Irish coffee recipe for these cold wintry nights

Top 5 heritage destinations to visit during your next trip to Ireland

Negative COVID tests required for entry into Ireland from Friday

Inside Ireland’s oldest pub - it might be the oldest in the world!

Blarney Castle: Facts and history with some fantastic myths and legends thrown in

Ireland: What to look forward to in 2022

IrishCentral Christmas gift guide 2021- Feel the magic of Ireland

Black Friday Giveaway: Win €250 gift card for Skellig Gift Store

Carrolls Irish Gifts: Top 5 picks for this Black Friday shopping

Change the way you shop Irish products with this unique marketplace

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