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We can't wait to indulge our senses again in Ireland when the time is right

Tourism Ireland will be there to help inspire and guide your next visit to the island of Ireland once we can all resume travel.

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Places, stories and a cyclists memories of County Leitrim

As a COVID brings new vacations to us all we explore the quiet roads and perfect staycation spots in County Leitrim.

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The top five places to visit in County Leitrim

Ireland’s longest river and one of the world’s smallest romantic gestures all await you in County Leitrim.

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The top five places to visit in County Laois

The best sites in Co Laois, Ireland's only completely landlocked county.

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Second best? Some lesser-known top destinations in Ireland

Cliffs of Moher, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, and Dublin city! We all know the largest and biggest tourist attractions but what about the number twos?

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Planning a vacation to Ireland? Let us know your plans

This May, IrishCentral is feeling hopeful and we're exploring all the wonderful travel possibilities on the island of Ireland.

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Irish travel secret: 300-million-year-old Dunmore Cave, Kilkenny

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

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Summering outside? Check out Ireland’s six national parks

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

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The top five places to visit in County Down

From stunning mountains and vistas to the resting place of St. Patrick himself, Co. Down in Northern Ireland has much to offer.

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Donegal named coolest place in the world by National Geographic

Donegal claimed its rightful place at the top of National Geographic Traveller magazine's "coolest places in the world" in 2017.

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What are the best places to live in Ireland?

Dream of retiring to Ireland? Longing to live and work in Éire? Here are the most desirable places to live in Ireland.

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Ireland's most beautiful landscape - Beara, West Cork

With its wild and rugged terrain and enchanting coastline, Beara, along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, is arguably the most beautiful landscape in all of Ireland.

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The top five places to visit in County Cavan

County Cavan, known as Lake County, is the perfect vacation spot for anyone into boats, fishing, cycling, art, history and generally being in the great outdoors.

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Top five tourist attractions in County Carlow

With gardens, castles, ancient dolmens, and even its own museum, there’s lots to see and do in County Carlow.

Culture

County Armagh 'road-bowling' is a quintessential summer tradition

'Road-Bowling' is a County Armagh summer tradition wherein competitors throw "bullets" down rural roads with many spectators onlooking and placing bets on the winners.

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The top five tourist attractions in County Armagh

Low, rugged hills, lush orchards and strawberry fields and Ireland ecclesiastical capital. What could be more idyllic?

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32 hours in Antrim, Northern Ireland

Wondering how to spend a day and a half in County Antrim? If you have 32 hours (yes, that's one for each county!), these are the must-see Antrim attractions.

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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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Bealtaine- A visit to the heart of Ireland, the Hill of Uisneach

The Hill of Uisneach, the ancient spiritual heart of Ireland, has yet to be discovered by most Irish people - not to mind tourists.

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This Irish road trip named among Europe's most instagrammable

This driving route is sure to be added to your holiday plans for your next trip to Ireland

History

World War German military buried in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains

The German Military Cemetery in the small Wicklow village of Glencree contains the graves of 134 German soldiers and civilians who lost their lives on Irish soil during the First and Second World War and played an important role in Ireland and Germany's post-war relationship.

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