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This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

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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Irish-American family converting buses into RVs in honor of late son

Megan Donahue, 23, and her mother Lisa launched Live Simply Buses to pay tribute to Michael Donahue, whose death devastated the close-knit Donahue family in 2015.

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Connemara community launch competition to win a dream holiday to Ireland

The small Connemara village of Leenane is pulling together to raise funds for a new local community park and is offering a week's holiday in Connemara as a lucrative prize in its upcoming raffle on November 13.

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A local's guide to ten of Galway's best-kept secrets

Planning a staycation in Ireland this year? These are the must-see spots in Galway, according to a local!

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Two Irish cities named among the friendliest in Europe

More than 100,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers voted these two cities in Ireland as the friendliest in Europe in 2020.

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These are the vaccines the US will accept from foreigners when the travel ban lifts

The COVID vaccines that are approved for use in Ireland and Northern Ireland will be accepted in the US when the travel ban is lifted, supposedly in "early November."

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Donegal beach wins National Geographic photo competition

The aerial shot, taken by Ozgun Ozdemir, shows a small stream flowing into the sea at Marble Hill Beach near Dunfanaghy

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8 reasons to press the Green Button and get back to Ireland

Ireland is calling and there is no better time than now to start planning your next trip home.

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Condé Nast Traveller names the 12 most beautiful villages in Ireland

Have you visited any of these small Irish towns and villages?

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WATCH: Giant’s Causeway secret doorway caught on camera

Video captured at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland could serve as proof of the legendary Finn McCool’s existence!

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Ireland’s friendliest town named

In 2017, one town in County Clare won the title of the "Friendliest Town in Ireland"... now you know where to go for the finest Céad Míle Fáilte (Hundred Thousand Welcomes).

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This Irish airport voted the most scenic in the world

Donegal Airport has been voted the most scenic airport in the world for the third year in a row.

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Dublin neighborhood ranked 15th coolest in the world

Dublin 8, primarily located on the south side of the River Liffey, ranked 15th in Time Out's annual rankings.

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Donegal castle hotel named among Condé Nast people’s choice for Ireland

The five-star hotel earned the number two spot in the prestigious travel magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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How did Hollywood get its name? It all started in Ireland

Do you know how Hollywood, California, got its name? Its start has its beginning right back in Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

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County Kerry is Irish people’s favorite place to vacation in Ireland

The report also revealed that Irish people made a staggering 55 million transactions in County Kerry during the summer months.

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These are some of the most haunted places in Ireland to visit for Halloween

From Irish castles to haunted Irish pubs and dark scary crypts - Ireland has some stellar haunted spots riddled with spooky Halloweeny history.

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Win a field in Donegal Gaeltacht area, a little piece of heaven

Derry club GAA Na Magha is offering a two-acre field as first prize in a raffle.

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Romantic Irish castle vacations in the West of Ireland

"This great proliferation of castles is a testament to a long and turbulent history but one which is now a vital ingredient of a growing and vibrant tourist market."

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Fore! These are the best golf courses in Ireland

Golfscape's top 100 golf courses include eleven spots in Ireland.

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Press the Green Button, book your next Irish trip Minister Martin says

“We are open, we have missed you, come back!” Green Button Tourism Ireland campaign launched in US.

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Ireland's most famous haunted pubs

You can find a haunted pub to visit in almost every county in Ireland, but here is a rundown of the spookiest haunted Irish pubs just in time for Halloween.

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Aer Lingus transatlantic flights take off for Newark and Orlando

Aer Lingus transatlantic flights resume from Dublin to Newark, from Nov 14, and Orlando, from Nov 27, 2021.

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The complete guide to destination experiences in Galway

Our guide of destination experiences you can't miss when you're visiting Galway. This video features each destination we've covered in our Galway Travel Video series

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Return of Ireland - US travel in November will be "safe," says Dr. Fauci

The end of the travel ban from Ireland to the US will be "safe" thanks to timing, vaccinations, and testing, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Celebrated Irish language poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi dies aged 99

The first "Fungie Day" a huge success in the town of Dingle, County Kerry

Ireland’s friendliest town named

EU to table "far-reaching" proposals on Northern Ireland Protocol

COVID live updates: Irish hospitalizations continue to rise

How Féile Na Marbh or 'Feast of the Dead' became Halloween

What baby names were most popular in Ireland a century ago?

Columbus was a mass killer and the father of the slave trade

Family Heritage Month - When Barack Obama’s Irish ancestor from County Offaly was discovered

Ten signs you have Irish ancestors

Irish theater is back - Kevin Barry's Autumn Royal comes to the NYC stage

Celebrated Irish language poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi dies aged 99

Ancient Irish spells and charms to celebrate Halloween

Ten reasons you should marry an Irish farmer

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

Irish-American family converting buses into RVs in honor of late son

Ireland’s friendliest town named

WATCH: Giant’s Causeway secret doorway caught on camera

A local's guide to ten of Galway's best-kept secrets

GIVEAWAY: Win clothes from Niall Horan's favorite Irish athleisure brand

Donegal Square's Hope for Life tartan raises funds for cancer research

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