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These Irish thatched cottage Airbnbs are what dreams are made of

Planning an Irish vacation? Book into one of these Irish traditional thatched cottages that are currently listed on Airbnb.

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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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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.

Things to do in Ireland

Things to do in Ireland

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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Happy World Tourism Day! Do you think Ireland is a tourist-friendly country?

Earlier this year, we were officially ranked as one of the top countries for friendly hospitality but what do you think? Is Ireland a friendly place for tourists to visit?

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Dublin's newest museum maps a journey from Georgian house to tenement dwelling

Take a peek inside 14 Henrietta Street, the Dublin museum dedicated to exploring the city's social history.

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Titanic Experience among the top five museums in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is home to some of the world’s most interesting museums due to the history that surrounds it.

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Things to do in Ireland

This Irish city wants to transform itself into an open-air gallery

They have invited 50 international artists to use different buildings throughout the city as their canvases.

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Road tripping the Wild Atlantic Way on the Dingle Peninsula

From sprawling beaches, to archaeological gems, to the picture perfect postcard town of Dingle this has to be one of the most idyllic road trips in the west of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Tayto Park promises fun for the whole family in Ireland

Sick of sightseeing? Tayto Park in Ashbourne, Co Meath is the perfect reprieve for families on vacation in Ireland.

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How to do Dublin on the cheap - secrets from the Frugal Traveler

The New York Times says that Dublin is "rich in history and beer" - and we couldn't agree more. Here's how to experience the city in the most cheap and cheerful way!

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Travel tips for Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland

Kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the magnificent Blarney estate in Cork

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Get away from it all with an Irish island vacation

Unspoilt, beautiful islands are dotted around Ireland's coast from Mizen to Malin Head.

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Amazing images as thousands take part in annual Croagh Patrick pilgrimage in Mayo

Good conditions saw thousands take part in Reek Sunday, the most famous annual pilgrimage to celebrate mass at the peak of Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo.

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Travel through the mysteries of the ancient Boyne Valley

From ancient burial grounds to great battles and heroes to everyday modern Ireland - a walk through the history of the Boyne Valley.

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CNN has its say on what to see in Dublin city

We're blushing! Media giant CNN says Dublin is one of the great destinations of Europe, if not the world.

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Dublin to get a new 'floating' hotel on the River Liffey

A former Aran Islands ferry is due to be converted into a floating hotel in Dublin.

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The Poetry of Yeats Country – Why you must visit now!

The Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet, William Butler Yeats’s childhood summers spent with relatives in Sligo had a formative influence on the poet for the remainder of his life.

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Blarney Castle facts and history with some fantastic myths and legends thrown in

If every myth and legend about Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone were true, it would be the most significant rock in history. Here are the facts of this favorite Irish tourist attraction.

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The best beaches of the Dingle Peninsula (PHOTOS)

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

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Irish bucket list: Things to do in Ireland before you die

While we could name 1,000 things to do before you die in Ireland (we could name a 1,000 just in Northern Ireland alone), here are the top ten things to do in the Emerald Isle before you pass.

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What towns to visit along the Wild Atlantic Way

The world’s longest coastal route along the west coast of Ireland literally spoils visitors for choice! Here’s just some of the charming beauty towns from County Donegal to Cork.

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May the Fourth Be With You! Star Wars fest hits Co. Kerry

Kerry has joined the intergalactic alliance of Star Wars with a new three day ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ Star Wars festival. Villages around the iconic Kerry island of Skellig Michael, which features heavily in the hit movie franchise The Force Awakens, will celebrate what has become Star Wars Day.

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Visiting the Irish ghosts of the Titanic at the Titanic Experience in Cobh, Co. Cork

The Titanic Experience, Cobh is a museum in County Cork, Ireland, commemorating the Irish passengers who boarded the ship at Cobh Harbor, Titanic's last port of call.

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See Dublin differently from Glasnevin Cemetery newly opened O’Connell Tower

After 47 years, the mausoleum dedicated to The Liberator Daniel O’Connell has reopened in Ireland’s historic and probably most famous graveyards.

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