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Dublin photography hot spots to discover in 2020

The six locations described below were chosen for their historical relevance, natural beauty or to reflect the modern side of the city.

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State-of-the-art visitor center opens at Newgrange just in time for the Winter Solstice

Exactly 26 years after the Brú na Bóinne was dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site a new immersive visitor center has opened bringing to life the Neolithic tombs, built in c 3,200BC.

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

If you have 32 hours (yes, that's one for each county!), these are the must-see Wexford attractions.

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Irish people among those who travel the furthest to get home for the holidays

No distance is too far for Irish people to get home for the holidays!

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Ode to Dublin captures the magic of an Irish Christmas

“This can be a pretty amazing time around the city. So we wanted to capture some footage of it with a pre-Christmas vibe.”

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Food & Drink

Go behind the gates with the new Guinness Brewery Tour

Launching in January 2020, Guinness Storehouse, in Dublin city center, visitors will be invited "Behind the Gates" as part of a premium tour including a beer and food tasting.

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Tell us your travel personality and we’ll tell you where to go in Ireland

Your travel style says so much about you and what you should see and do!

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The Irish love affair with Italy and why it endures

To think of Italy in winter is to sigh a little because in memory it always seems to be summer there.

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Marking the Immaculate Conception - Apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Ireland

Once a day of obligation, schools across Ireland would close on the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, often meaning people flooded to Dublin to get a start on their Christmas shopping.

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You know you're Irish at Christmas if...

“You leave a can of Guinness, a slice of Christmas cake and a carrot out on Christmas Eve.”

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Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

National Geographic Traveller named Couty Donegal on their 2017 "Cool List" and we couldn't agree more. As they say themselves up there "it's different"

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This Christmas, give the gift of Irish travel

There’s no better gift than the gift of Ireland!

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Vikings' Jordan Patrick Smith dishes on his favorite places in Ireland

Thanks to Vikings, Jordan Patrick Smith has spent the past few years living in Ireland, where the popular series filmed.

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What to visit in Ireland? The 10 best places to visit

It would be easier to pick the top 100 best places to visit in Ireland!

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Exceptional photos of Ireland in the 1950s go on display in Dublin

Ireland in Focus: Photographing Ireland in the 1950s includes images from Dorothea Lange and Robert Cresswell, as well as the largest exhibition of photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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Booking an Irish spa break in Ulster? This is the one for you

*phone off, fluffy robe on* Take a short break from your hectic life - it’s time to rest and rejuvenate.

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In search of the best massage in Ireland?

Phone off, fluffy robe on. Take a short break from your hectic life on a spa break in Ireland. It's time to rest and rejuvenate.

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Biggest sale of the year on Irish tours is now live

Get a headstart on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

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Aer Lingus Black Friday sale - €100 off return flights to the USA

Fly away to USA with the Aer Lingus Black Friday offer of €100 off return flights to North America.

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Why you have to visit Glasnevin - the resting place of Ireland's heroes and heroines

No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting Glasnevin Cemetery, one of the most beautiful and historically significant sites in all of Ireland.

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Why this Irish city is a winner for a Thanksgiving getaway

Looking for a quick getaway before the end of the year? Escape to this Irish city for some festive fun.

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Cork city at center of War of Independence 2020 celebrations

Cork City is set to be the focal point for Ireland's commemorations of the War of Independence, which will mark its 100th year anniversary in 2020.

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US family proves you can make a successful move to Ireland

“I love that feeling, of being able to just stop on the street and have a chat, which makes me feel I’m really part of a community."

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Dublin named the most vegan-friendly city in the world

Vegans get to planning your visit to Dublin! Ireland's capital has just topped a luxury travel company's list for vegan-friendly restaurants.

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Irish America has a vital role in North’s future and in US-Europe Relations

WATCH: Irish Canadians react to discovery of Famine-era bone fragments in Montreal

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Caroline Kennedy christens new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy

Irish women are among the hottest in the world

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Why you have to visit Glasnevin - the resting place of Ireland's heroes and heroines

Protecting Celtic heritage in Reno, Nevada

Ancient Christmas traditions still followed in Ireland

Pathé newsreel shows Michael Collins sign "his own death warrant" on this day in 1921

Remembering James Hoban, the Irishman who designed the White House

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State-of-the-art visitor center opens at Newgrange just in time for the Winter Solstice

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

Irish women are among the hottest in the world

Traditional Irish Christmas cake recipe the whole family will enjoy

On This Day: Liam Clancy of The Clancy Brothers passes away in 2009

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Dublin photography hot spots to discover in 2020

State-of-the-art visitor center opens at Newgrange just in time for the Winter Solstice

Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

You know you're Irish at Christmas if...

Marking the Immaculate Conception - Apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Ireland

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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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