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A packing list for Ireland – things you must not forget

Want to be sure that your Ireland packing list is complete before you head out to the airport?

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Culture

21 pioneering Irish Diaspora women celebrated at Ireland’s embassies around the world

“Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women” celebrates the lives and legacies of some amazing Irish women.

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Norwegian launches first Canada flight, announces Ireland-Canada route for 2019

Of particular excitement for IrishCentral readers, Norwegian will also launch its first Canadian transatlantic service with year-round, daily service from Hamilton to Dublin on March 31, 2019.

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The early bird gets the worm: nine Dublin dinner spots that won't leave you broke

Dining out has never been so cheap. Here are the best spots to hit up in Dublin for dinner.

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Dublin declared one of the places in the world to spend Christmas

Ireland’s capital city among the most magical places to visit during the holiday season and we’ll be honest we agree… there’s something magical about Dublin at Christmas!

History

History

Ancient Irish fort featured on 140AD Ptolemy map of Ireland

Here's what you need to know about the Grianan of Aileach, the impressive 'Sun Temple' of Donegal.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Guinness' US Brewery welcomes its 100,000th visitor!

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Tap Room just outside of Baltimore, Maryland has welcomed its 100,000th visitor since opening only three months ago.

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Have you visited the new Seamus Heaney exhibit in Dublin?

The material making up the exhibit was literally donated by Heaney himself, as he and his son Mick hauled boxes containing 10,000 pieces of papers to the National Library.

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Exploring the remote island paradise in the west of Ireland

Spending a day (or two) on Inishturk Island a small, beautiful and tranquil island located nine miles (14.5km) off the west coast of County Mayo.

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Aer Lingus announce major expansion in North America

Welcome to a new era of transatlantic travel! Here's what we know about Aer Lingus' five year plan.

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Norwegian named most fuel-efficient airline on transatlantic routes

You can feel good about flying to Ireland with low-cost airline Norwegian - they're the most fuel-efficient airline crossing the Atlantic!

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WOW air launches 30% off Halloween flash Irish sale

Iceland’s low-cost airline, offering budget flights from Ireland to North America, announces treat Halloween sale for Irish travelers until Nov 2.

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Fall in love with Ireland at 10 percent off with a guided vacation through CIE Tours

Hurry! The popular tour company is offering a special discount on 2019 guided vacations through to November 30.

History

Most haunted places in Ireland for Halloween

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

Entertainment

Dublin celebrates Halloween and Bram Stoker with a Goth vs Zombie dance-off

Forget your cute pumpkin get-ups or sexy nurse costumes, Dublin’s Halloween is all about horror as the Bram Stoker Festival hits the capital this weekend.

Craic

Halloween Jack-o-lanterns you have to see to believe

It's a far cry from the original Irish Halloween lantern... a carved turnip! Some jaw-dropping professionally sculpted pumpkins for Samhain.

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Is this Wexford castle Ireland's most haunted house?

Are you brave enough to take the tour of Loftus Hall? The Co. Wexford home is believed to be the most haunted house in Ireland.

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Whiskey, tea, cheese and chocolate: All the best of Irish food and drink in a 17-meal tour

Irish call whiskey “uisce beatha,” which literally translates to “water of life.” The island’s strong whiskey tradition is but one delicious part of new Irish Foodie Tours by CIE Tours International.

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Two new Irish attractions named in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Of’ for 2019

Two new Irish attractions have been named as Lonely Island's "best new experiences" for 2019.

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This $68k cottage in Ireland could be your blank-canvas dream home

This Roscommon cottage for sale in Ireland is located only 20 minutes from an airport but still maintains a beautiful rural setting.

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A Halloween tour of mythological Ireland

Irish myths, legends, and Irish horror stories and spread throughout the country. Take a tour of mythological Ireland this Halloween to really spook yourself out.

History

Haunted Irish pubs in Ireland to celebrate Halloween

You can find a haunted pub to visit in almost every county on Ireland but here is a run down of the spookiest haunted Irish pubs where you may not want to stay.

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WOW Air launch flights from $147 from Dublin to third Canadian city

Montreal, Toronto and this third Canadian city now have flights to Dublin via WOW air.

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This Irish park has been named the best in the world

This huge park in Ireland's capital city has won a prestigious award.

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How to have the best, spookiest Halloween of your life in Ireland

Reader beware, you’re in for a delight! Halloween in Ireland is like no place else in the world. Visiting the birthplace of Halloween on or close to October 31 itself means a celebration unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. What should you do in Ireland on Halloween? Here are our top suggestions.

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