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UNESCO Heritage Sites and culture around Ireland

From the Boyne Valley to hurling, Ireland has several places and cultural items on United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation's radar.

Travel Tips

Condé Nast Traveller names the 12 most beautiful villages in Ireland

Have you visited any of these small Irish towns and villages?

Top Destinations

Irish county named among best European spots for Americans to live

County Cork boasts some of Ireland's most beautiful towns and spectacular nature.

News

Burren named among Lonely Planet's best places in the world to visit in 2021

The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher are among the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland.

Travel

COVID restrictions for US travelers arriving in Ireland set to change from November 29

From November 29, if you are traveling to Ireland from the US or another 'orange,' 'red' or 'grey' country, you will not have to maintain the 14-day self-restriction period if you produce a negative PCR test.

Travel Tips

Co Kerry's 19.8-mile Greenway gets go ahead in major tourism boost

A planned investment of $7.69 million in the North Kerry Greenway, from Tralee to Fenit and Listowel to County Bounds, has been given the okay.

History

On This Day: The Blasket Islands were evacuated in 1953

In 1953, the last remaining inhabitants of the Blasket Islands off the coast of Co. Kerry were permanently evacuated to the mainland.

Travel Tips

Take a Hike on these top nature trails in Ireland

Nov 17 is Take a Hike Day! There is nothing better than having a hearty breakfast, getting out in the fresh air and walking through the beautiful countryside that surrounds you in Ireland.

Travel

Irish-owned hotel group in NYC teams up with Irish COVID test provider

The Fitzpatrick Hotel Group will be providing COVID test kits from LetsGetChecked to guests for €129 / $119.

Travel

Two Irish cities named as the friendliest in Europe

More than 100,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers have voted these two cities in Ireland as the friendliest in Europe.

Community

Become a Friend of IrishCentral - help us to continue bringing Ireland to you

"We're all in this together." Support IrishCentral and help us continue bringing you unique Irish stories from across the globe.

Travel

Jameson Bow St in Dublin named Europe's Leading Distillery Tour 2020

The World Travel Awards has recognized Jameson Bow St in Dublin as the best distillery in Europe for the third year in a row.

Travel

Limerick’s Adare Manor named as Ireland’s top hotel of 2020

The luxurious Adare Manor Hotel has been named Ireland's best hotel for the third year in-a-row.

Culture

The six most popular breakfasts in all of Ireland

What's your favorite Irish breakfast?

Moving to Ireland

How to move to Ireland - visas, immigration, residency, and citizenship

Here is an overview of information and options about moving to Ireland from the US as provided by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).

Buy Irish

Not traveling to Ireland this year? Bring the Emerald Isle to you!

Let IrishCentral "rise up and meet you" with The IrishCentral Box, our way of keeping you connected to Ireland.

News

COVID could kill Ireland's Christmas travel plans

Fresh doubts have been raised over Christmas homecomings for Irish people overseas.

Moving to Ireland

How to apply for an Irish passport if you live in the US

Resources from the Embassy of Ireland, USA and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs on how to apply for an Irish passport.

Travel

Magical natural event captured at Cliffs of Moher

A magical light display in County Clare from the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way. Isn't nature magic!

Travel

Win a subscription to Ireland of the Welcomes for the holidays!

Just in time for the holidays, enter our competition to win a print subscription to our sister magazine, Ireland of the Welcomes.

News

American businessman plans to lead Titanic expeditions next year

Would you pay $125,000 to see the wreckage of the Titanic?

Travel Tips

All Saints Day: Ireland's saints and their blessed sites

While you're unlikely to be traveling anywhere this year for All Saints Day, here's a look at some of Ireland's most famous sites associated with saints.

History

The most haunted spots in Ireland to visit this Halloween

Not only is Ireland the home of Halloween but an ancient history filled with wars and massacre has left the land scattered with seriously spooky haunted buildings for you to visit this Halloween.

Culture