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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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Explore the great outdoors: International Appalachian Trail Ulster-Ireland

Ireland's chapter in the International Appalachian Trail runs from the spectacular West Donegal to the stunning North Coast in County Antrim.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Tipperary named one of the best holiday destinations for 2022

Condé Nast Traveller has named Co Tipperary as one of the global destinations that is best for foodies in 2022.

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Beara Distillery, a taste of West Cork inspired by the sea

Beara Distillery was founded in 2017 and is situated near Castletownbere on the Beara peninsula, County Cork.

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Experts name top 21 places to visit in Ireland, beyond Cliffs of Moher

The editors at Lonely Planet have created a guide to the "most incredible" places to visit in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Irish city named among Lonely Planet’s best to visit in the world

Ireland's capital was noted for being “one of Europe’s most down-to-earth and friendly cities."

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Taste the West of Ireland at Bastion Restaurant, Kinsale, County Cork

Set in the very centre of Kinsale, Bastion is a contemporary restaurant driven by creativity using Irish produce.

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The best mythological sites to visit in Ireland

You can experience Ireland's famous myths and legends up close and personal at these fantastic sites.

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The seafood tour with Bantry Bay Boat Hire, County Cork

Explore the wild Atlantic with Bantry Bay Boat Hire in the rugged and beautiful West Cork.

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Visit the Armada House, Kinsale, County Cork

The Armada House is a family run business in the heart of Kinsale, one of the most beautiful towns in Ireland.

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What you're missing out on in Ireland of the Welcomes magazine

Subscribe to Ireland of the Welcomes and receive Ireland's longest-running Irish interest magazine delivered to your door every two months.

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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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