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Lesser-known Irish gems to explore in County Donegal in 2020

If you want to experience hidden Ireland, one far from the tourist coaches and the crowds, go north.

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Why the off-season offers the perfect chance for a getaway to Ireland

It’s no surprise that traveling to Europe during the off-season has become increasingly popular.

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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.

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Irish tourist attraction of the week: 300-million-year-old Dunmore Cave

Formed over 300 million years this popular tourist attraction was the site of a Viking massacre.

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St. Patrick’s Festival 2020 announce more music events

Gruff Rhys, The Breath, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mount Alaska, and Dublin Gospel Choir & Guests events all added.

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Must-see off the beaten track spots around Ireland

An official national tour guide divulges his top ten locales every tourist should visit.

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Book in January to score two-for-one airfare on select Irish adventures

Add an overseas adventure to your New Year’s resolutions list.

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Irish words and slang to learn before you visit Ireland

From Irish words for love and Irish words for drunk to just general Irish phrases, learn this Irish slang off and you can't go wrong.

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Irish passport more powerful than UK and US passports in 2020 rankings

The Irish passport is the seventh most powerful in the world.

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Irish tourist attraction of the week: The Cork Butter Museum

Learn the secret behind the great taste of Irish butter along the banks of the River Lee.

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This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

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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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and Belfast voted among must-see destinations of the 2020s

The west of Ireland coast route, the Wild Atlantic Way, and Belfast, in Northern Ireland, have been listed among the official 50 Best Places to Visit This Decade.

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Top travel tips for your perfect trip to Ireland

Whether you're traveling to Ireland alone or traveling in Ireland with a baby, these perfect Ireland travel tips will help you out. You're going to have a magical time!

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New Year’s resolutions: How to apply for an Irish passport

Are you eligible for Irish dual citizenship? Here's a guide on various ways to get the coveted Irish passport.

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11 things you probably didn’t know about Ireland during the holidays

From ancient traditions to buzzing holiday markets the island of Ireland is a winter wonderland all throughout December and into January.

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Why Ireland should be your 2020 New Year's resolution

These are just a few of the reasons why 2020 should be the year you fill your heart with Ireland.

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Dublin declared one of the best places in the world to spend Christmas

Dublin is among the most magical places to visit during the holiday season and we’ll be honest we agree!

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Dublin's five-day St. Patrick's Festival 2020 announces its first shows

Annie Mac, Kojaque, Soulé, Lisa Hannigan, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Jessy Lanza, and This Is How We Fly with Iarla Ó Lionáird among the first acts announced.

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The very special celebration that is an Irish Christmas

An Irish Christmas is so special the term should be trademarked. From holiday markets and festivals to cozy pubs and wintry castles, there's nothing like Christmas in Ireland.

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The best places in Ireland to celebrate Christmas

Planning on spending Christmas in Ireland? Make sure to add these places to your itinerary!

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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.

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State-of-the-art visitor center opens at Newgrange just in time for the Winter Solstice

Exactly 26 years after the Brú na Bóinne was dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site a new immersive visitor center has opened bringing to life the Neolithic tombs, built in c 3,200BC.

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The Irish love affair with Italy and why it endures

To think of Italy in winter is to sigh a little because in memory it always seems to be summer there.

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Tell us your travel personality and we’ll tell you where to go in Ireland

Your travel style says so much about you and what you should see and do!

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This Christmas, give the gift of Irish travel

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

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Remembering Mary Raftery - Irish journalist who exposed child abuse in Ireland

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This son of an Irish emigrant invented Artificial Intelligence and changed the world

How Michael Collins wrote the book for revolutionaries

Winston Churchill ordered Black and Tans into Ireland in 1920

Strange Irish curses to hex your enemy

More Irish family records become available online for free

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Italian doctor finds cure for Parkinson's disease in Irish dancing

This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

Celebrating Rod Stewart's birthday with his rousing rendition of Irish rebel ballad "Grace"

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These are the best golf courses in Ireland for 2020

Co Clare hotel becomes first in Ireland to run on its own hydroelectricity

You can walk to Croagh Patrick from this charming house rental in County Mayo

A gal's solo trip to Ireland

32 hours in Wexford exploring Ireland's Model county and the Kennedy homestead

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Be vocal and buy from your local Irish shop this holiday season!

Where to get the best deals on Irish gifts this Cyber Monday and Christmas

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