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Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

Check out this expert guide to Irish words, phrases, and slang before you book your next trip to Ireland!

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New video campaign set to attract domestic tourists to County Leitrim this year

Leitrim Tourism has launched the "90-second hero video", which features stunning footage of Manorhamilton Castle, the walled gardens at Lough Rynn, and summer adventures at Lough Allen.

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Irish spirit thrives once again as CIE Tours hit the roads of Ireland

Tourism is coming back and CIE Tours' first groups have been relishing normality and that special Irish welcome.

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An insider's tour of Dunquin, the Dingle Peninsula Gaeltacht region

Felicity Hayes-McCoy and Wilf Judd take us on an insider’s tour of Dún Chaoin, or Dunquin, on the Dingle Peninsula

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Country living in the city at Cork's Hayfield Manor

A wonderfully restored 1800s mansion, meticulously restored by the Scally family is now a luxury five-star retreat in the center of Cork city.

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Belfast cemetery offering virtual tours to people around the world

Dara Barrett has been taking visitors from the USA, Scandinavia, Spain, and other countries on a virtual tour of Belfast's City Cemetery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Irish myths and legends at Ballycastle, County Antrim

From the Children of Lir to the Old Witch the Cailleach, this beautiful walking country has many stories to tell.

Food & Drink

Dublin favorite named among the 50 Best Burgers In Europe

Two of the best burgers in Europe can be found in Ireland, according to Big 7 Travel.

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Castles to rent in Ireland for a fairy tale vacation

Treat yourself like royalty during your next vacation to Ireland with a stay at one of these historic castles.

Other Writers

In Ireland, the fishing is almost as good as the pubs

An IrishCentral reader shares his recollections of fly fishing on the Owenmore River near Dingle, County Kerry.

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Dublin cinema voted among the best in UK and Ireland

Built in 1923, this Art Deco cinema underwent an extensive renovation and reopened in 2017.

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Ready to visit Ireland again? CIE Tours has 15% off Irish tours you don't want to miss

CIE Tours are delighted to give their customers a chance to discover Ireland again with tours such as Taste of Ireland, Irish Odyssey and Irish Adventure.

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Lodge at Ashford Castle - there’s nothing quiet about Cong

What to do, what to eat, and where to explore in and around the Quiet Man local of Cong, County Mayo while residing at Ashford Castle's Lodge.

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Killashee Hotel - end your Irish vacation with a spot of glamor

Enjoy the end of your vacation safe in the knowledge you’re under an hour from the airport.

Things to do in Ireland

Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh, Rosmuc, Connemara

The visitor center in Ros Muc in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and the summer home of 1916 leader Patrick Pearse.

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Irish "hidden gem" is one of the most photographed trails in the world

The Dingle Way in Co Kerry is the 34th most photographed trail in the world according to Instagram data.

Things to do in Ireland

Connemara Heartlands Gaeltacht, Galway

Located west of Galway City, in large tracts of Connemara, is Ireland’s second-largest Gaeltacht region. Here the Irish language lives on in songs and stories.

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Visiting Ardmore, in Waterford, is about more than dramatic scenery

A visit to the Waterford town of Ardmore shows there’s more than just dramatic scenery to be experienced.

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.

Food & Drink

What are the best restaurants in Ireland? Travellers’ Choice awards give top tips!

This year's 10 best restaurants in Ireland, according to Trip Advisor.

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Frederick Douglass descendant launches Cork Abolitionist Trail

The Cork Abolitionist Trail weaves its way through Cork City, stopping at the City Courthouse and the Imperial Hotel, where Douglass delivered powerful speeches to rapt audiences.

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