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Aran Islands Gaeltacht, Galway

The Aran Islands Gaeltacht is a jewel on the Atlantic where the language and culture are preserved in safe and serene surroundings.

History

Wicklow's Military Road, built to capture a rebel captain

"History and folklore often become intertwined... around the escapades of Michael Dwyer and his remarkable capacity to evade capture."

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Sights and sounds along the prehistoric Shannon River Road

The River Shannon is the country's supreme waterway, known and traveled for thousands of years linked to every stage of Ireland’s history and development.

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Navan, County Meath - more than "just an hour from Dublin"

Domhnall O’Donoghue celebrates the magic of his hometown of Navan, a place once best known for its proximity to Dublin.

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A journey over the Caha Mountains of the Beara Peninsula makes for unforgettable memories

"Beara demands visitors make an effort... the reward is a breathtaking view of the two counties that make up Beara and the Atlantic Ocean that lashes its coast."

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Cycling Bornacoola - the magic of an Irish bog

"My own journey that day reminded me of the generations who came from these parts and traveled the world."

Things to do in Ireland

Aran Island Ferries, Rossaveal, Galway

Video: The Aran Ireland Ferries, a family-run business, has been connecting people from the sheltered fishing harbour of Rossaveal to the Aran Islands for almost forty years.

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Irish beach named among the 50 best in the world

The Co Mayo beach placed 11th on Big 7 Travel’s 2021 list of ‘The 50 Best Beaches in the World.’

Things to do in Ireland

Galway Bay Gaeltacht

The Gaeltacht of Galway Bay is a bastion of the Irish language, where the ancient meets the modern and the old ways live hand in hand with the new.

Things to do in Ireland

The ultimate bike ride route through The Burren, County Clare

A guided tour through a 70-kilometer loop over the hills and back by the sea in the majestic countryside of The Burren.

Travel

Love beautiful Ireland? Share your photos and tales with the world

Help us celebrate the beauty and wonder of Ireland this July by sharing your cherished vacation memories.

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Kerry's Valentia Island - a secret at the edge of the world

"Saved from mass tourism thanks to their determination not to pander to modernity", a jewel in The Kingdom's crown.

Things to do in Ireland

Bike ride with a view of 365 islands! Clew Bay Bike Trail in Mayo launches

The new route lets cyclists explore the coastline of Clew Bay and incorporates both Clare Island and Achill Island.

Travel

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Bring the magic of Ireland into your life with a subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes.

Travel

Check out Ireland’s six national parks for National Park and Recreation Month

From Killarney and the Burren, to the Wicklow Mountains, exploring Ireland's six national parks.

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Ireland’s best seaside towns, villages, and beaches

Ireland is an island with a myriad of seaside delights just waiting to be discovered - here are our top picks.

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Staying in Ireland this summer? These experiences have been ranked amongst the best

The top tours, hikes, and safaris across Ireland, according to TripAdvisor.

Things to do in Ireland

Cottage Handcrafts, Moyard, Connemara, Co. Galway

Nestled amongst the rugged landscape of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range, you will find Cottage Handcrafts, a family-run business established in 1975.

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The best beaches on the Dingle Peninsula

The Dingle Peninsula’s stunning beaches are ideal for surfing, strolling and swimming.

Things to do in Ireland

The Whitethorn Gallery, Clifden, Co. Galway

Watch: One of the best art galleries in the West of Ireland, The Whitethorn Gallery showcases work by some of the finest contemporary artists that Ireland has to offer.

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