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Fancy a free stay on a farm in Ireland? We have the solution

Would you get your hands dirty in exchange for a free staycation?

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Here's where in Ireland IrishCentral readers are most excited to visit

From Giant's Causeway to Dingle, IrishCentral readers seem to know the best places to visit in Ireland!

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Take Ireland of the Welcomes' magazine reader's survey

The largest and longest-running Irish interest magazine in the world wants to hear from its readers. Take our short reader survey and share your views.

Other Writers

“Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?” and a tribute to Northern Irish musical talent

Irish woman Patricia Killeen, who is now living in Paris, reflects on Northern Ireland's legacy of music as she prepares to visit for the first time in decades.

Business

40% of Ireland's top attractions are not completely wheelchair accessible

Almost half of Ireland's top attractions are not completely wheelchair accessible.

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World’s most remote Irish bar struggling in COVID pandemic

The Irish Pub in Namche Bazar, Nepal, has been closed since April.

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Fancy an Irish brogue: a guide to Ireland’s colorful expressions

A cheat sheet for talking like the Irish do.

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US slightly relaxes travel advisory for Ireland and other countries

The US State Department this week lifted its global travel advisory and downgraded the advisory for traveling from the US to Ireland.

History

On This Day: Government abandons Great Blasket Island state park efforts

The Blasket Islands were permanently evacuated in 1953 by order of then Taoiseach Eamon de Valera.

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"Random testing" to be introduced at Irish airports, says Minister for Health

The approach to random coronavirus testing at Ireland's airports is expected to be discussed by the Cabinet today.

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The Irish hotels and restaurants that topped TripAdvisor’s 2020 Awards

A hotel in Co Donegal has been named the top hotel in Ireland by travel website TripAdvisor.

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From New Jersey to the wilds of Mayo: How one man lived his dream

“If you are willing to put up with rain or the wind, I have to say that the quality of life in the West of Ireland is better in so many ways."

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POLL: What place in Ireland are you most excited to visit?

Lots of IrishCentral readers have plans to visit Ireland within the next few years!

Top Destinations

Fall in love with the wild and wonderful County Donegal

Falling in love with rugged and majestic Donegal is easy and their motto, "Up here, it's different", is certainly true.

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Exploring all of Co Waterford and its Viking past

Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, has no shortage of places to visit and explore.

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This Irish castle has been named among the most beautiful on Earth

Kilkenny Castle has been named as one of the 10 most beautiful castles in the world by Architectural Digest.

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IrishCentral readers top choices for vacationing in Ireland

Staycationing in 2020 or planning your next big trip to Ireland? IrishCentral readers share their top choices.

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90% of IrishCentral readers think Ireland should close its borders to COVID high-risk countries

IrishCentral readers largely feel Ireland should do more to protect its citizens after battling down the coronavirus pandemic.

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The beauty of the Mayo along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Ireland's third-largest county, home to one of the best hotels in the world, and stunningly breathtaking!

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Magical natural event captured at Cliffs of Moher

A magical light display in County Clare from the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way. Isn't nature magic!

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Is this the most beautiful walk in Ireland?

Walking the Dingle Way reveals the magic of Ireland’s beauty on an Irish summer's day.

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Indulge your Irish wanderlust with these travel guides

Leslie Lee has translated her explorations of Ireland into two travel resources that are perfect for not only envisioning your future trip to Ireland, but also for remembering it.

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