Things to do in Ireland

These eight places in Ireland have been included in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List

The second edition of the book includes these top Irish locations to visit.

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A local's guide to ten of Galway's best-kept secrets

Planning a staycation in Ireland this year? These are the must-see spots in Galway, according to a local!

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Win your Dad a subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes this Father’s Day

Enter and win a year’s magazine subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes for your Ireland-loving Dad this Father’s Day.

Niall O'Dowd

Time for Irish to disavow slavery champion John Mitchel

It's time for the Irish and Irish Americans to disavow the rabid pro-slavery advocate who was virulently anti-Jewish as well.

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County Fermanagh - exploring a northern star

County Fermanagh perfectly marries understated elegance with adrenaline-pumping adventure.

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WIN a subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes for Mother's Day

This Mother's Day win your Mom a gift to say thank you that she can enjoy all years long. A one-year subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes.

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The best tourist attractions in and around Belfast City

Spending your days in lockdown dreaming about your next vacation? Belfast in Northern Ireland has no shortage of fascinating locales to visit!

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Experience Titanic's last port of call in Cobh, Ireland

The Titanic Experience at Cork harbor commemorates the Irish passengers who boarded the ship at Titanic's last port of call.

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WIN a trip to Ireland with Specialized Travel Services

Enter to win a six-night trip to Ireland worth $3,000.

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Where’s the most perfect place in the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

To have a St. Patrick’s Day you’ll never forget, you’ll want to be right in the heart of it all: in Ireland, in Dublin, at the Guinness Storehouse.

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Ireland's first “Tourism Day” means free entry to top attractions

Ireland’s first ever Tourism Day will be on April 17.

Culture

Ireland of the Welcomes March / April 2020 issue is in full spring mode

The March / April 2020 issue of Ireland of the Welcome is officially a celebration of things springtime in the Emerald Isle.

Things to do in Ireland

Rest, recharge and relish at Lisnavagh House

As yoga and mindfulness retreats become ever more popular in Ireland what this historic country manor in County Carlow offers is pure luxury and escapism.

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International Stout Day celebrations at the Guinness Storehouse

As part of Guinness Storehouse Seafest, the Home of Guinness is hosting a weekend of music, food, and flavors to celebrate International Stout Festival.

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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.

Things to do in Ireland

The 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.

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.

Travel Tips

This Christmas, give the gift of Irish travel

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

Things to do in Ireland

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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