While Christmas is pretty much the same all over the world – presents, Santa and heaps of bubbles – there’s a few traditions that are unique to Ireland. Even though this year feels more than a little different, it’s nice to reminisce on what makes an Irish Christmas. Some of these traditions will be no […]

5 years ago

Ah, the Christmas work party. The Christmas work party is the one office event of the year that never fails to provide quality entertainment for weeks afterwards. Maybe you’ve booked the coolest new cocktail bar for your office to celebrate in and convinced yourself that this year will be the year of an interesting and […]

6 years ago

Did you forget to pop your bottle of wine for drinks this evening in the fridge, hmm? Or maybe, as has often happened to the best of us, the best value bottle in the off-licence wasn’t chilled — seems like only the more expensive ones are stored in the fridge. Well, never drink lukewarm vino […]

6 years ago

And what better treat is there than a weekend getaway to one of the most beautiful hotels in the country? Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Waterford, is a five star beauty that’s built into the rugged Earth of the Waterford coastline, and is one of the most striking scenes in the whole of Munster. […]

6 years ago

While the Cliffs of Moher make it on to every tourist’s (and local’s) travel bucket list for Ireland, there’s another cliff range that knocks Moher outta the park. What is it? The cliffs at Slieve League in Donegal are a lesser-known gem that are considered some of the finest cliffs in the whole of Europe, […]

6 years ago

You’ve seen the Eiffel Tower, you’ve strolled down Champs-Élysées (and spent an absolute fortune in Sephora), and you’ve eaten enough macarons to feed an entire Galway village. So what next to do in Paris? Whether you’re a return visitor to the so-called City of Love or simply strive to experience the true heart of […]

6 years ago

Our lovely country has been the backdrop of more Hollywood movies you could shake a wooden spoon at, and travelling to these ten would make the ultimate road trip around Ireland for any movie fanatic. Don’t forget to pack the popcorn! 1. Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Not only was this historic building the jail for real-life […]

6 years ago

Live out your wildest Tarzan dreams in this super cosy treehouse nestled in between the Wicklow mountains. With a wood burning stove and views that rival that of any you’d find abroad, we’re already trying to plan a sneaky getaway with our loved one to this gem. The tree house is a really special […]

6 years ago

Opening the wooden shutters to let the morning light shine into my hotel room, I lean out over the courtyard below and almost convince myself I’ve woken up on Juliet’s balcony. Not quite, but close. I’m in the five-star Palazzo Victoria, in the historic city centre of Verona where Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers met their […]

6 years ago

Ireland is chockablock with amazing sandy beaches and limestone caves, but one of the most dramatic settings of all is Murder Hole in Donegal. This hidden cove is completely private, and to get here you’ll have to trek across dunes and through more than a few fields, but the view is well worth it. Known […]

6 years ago

One of the absolute best things about spring is that venturing outdoors is actually enjoyable. Like, not freezing your ass off in lashing rain and wind as you cycle around in your ancient fleece jacket enjoyable. Ireland is home to plenty of incredible cycling routes, but one of the nicest ones I’ve ever done […]

6 years ago

There’s no better feeling than the sense of adventure you get when you pack your car full with your best mates, an amazing playlist and edible treats, and set off on a road trip to explore the country. You don’t need to travel far for spectacular views and new experiences, as one of the […]

6 years ago

Picture what pure paradise looks like in your mind, and we’re pretty sure that Cinque Terre in the north of Italy is the image you have in mind. A winding coastal trail of five connecting fishing villages, this six-mile stretch of heaven offers a simple lifestyle with incredible local food, organic wine, and the […]

6 years ago

While I love jetting off to somewhere far flung and exotic as much as the next person, sometimes a weekend getaway in our own country can be just as soothing for the soul. My favourite place to go? It always has been, and always will be, Roundstone in Galway. Roundstone is a popular village in […]

6 years ago

Ireland has a rich literary history, with some of the greatest writers ever born raised on this island. From James Joyce to Patrick Kavanagh, so many Irish novelists and poets have mentioned Ireland’s beauty in their work. They took inspiration from the ocean, the lush fields and the stunning colours in the countryside’s nature. Here’s a […]

6 years ago

Brooklyn is the kind of place you’ll never want to leave (trust me, I’m still heartbroken that I no longer live here) and the best part is amazing things just pop out in front of you, legit every day. Whether you’re clinking beers with your new bestie on a rooftop in Bushwick, strolling along the […]

6 years ago

Whether you’ve lived your whole life in Cork or have never been there before, chances are there’s something cool to do that you didn’t know about. Forget what the old printed guidebooks are telling ya – they’ll list off all the popular touristy spots sure, and that’s not saying they’re not worth visiting. The English […]

6 years ago

First things first, we know you’re not silly enough to be going on the sun beds, yeah? Let’s get that out of the way: if you want to be bronzed AF then chances are with pasty Irish skin that the only safe way to do that is to use fake tan. So whether you’re a […]

6 years ago

Climbing up a sand dune on a sunny evening to look out at the ocean before walking the 10 minutes back to my hotel has to be a highlight of staying at Inchydoney Lodge & Spa. Located quite literally on the beach, this remote hotel is one of the most relaxing places in Ireland. Fact. […]

6 years ago

Everyone loves a night out at the movies – you get to eat your body weight in popcorn, gaze at beautiful actors and if you just so happen to doze off a bit, it’s grand ‘cos you’re in the dark. After a while though, chain multi-plex cinemas can start to feel a bit meh. […]

6 years ago

So. You’ve gotten through the first date, meeting her brother and the first hollier away together. Things are going good. So good, in fact, that you make the bold move to stop stressing over whether you’ve clean socks in their place and where to spend Saturday nights and just get your own gaff together. No […]

6 years ago

Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to live on an island with so many gorgeous little towns dotted that are just made for an impromptu visit. With local pubs for a pint of the good stuff, quaint restaurants and stunning scenery everywhere you glance, these towns will restore your soul and prepare you for […]

6 years ago

You’ll always find somewhere great to eat in any town in Ireland, but one place is ruling the roost thanks to their organic focus and incredible local producers. Kinsale in West Cork, take a bow. Whether you’re heading to the beaut harbour town for a weekend of peace or debauchery (the craic in local pubs […]

7 years ago

If you think you have to have an expensive camera to take a stellar photograph then you clearly haven’t been keeping up to date with the latest and greatest phones on the market. Everyone went mad over the iPhone X, which has a dual 12MP rear camera and takes fab snaps, but a new phone […]

7 years ago

Heading to New York anytime soon? First of all, we’re jealous. Take us with you? And second of all, please, please do not settle for any mediocre food while you’re over there. It’s easy enough to fall into the trap of roaming around a city until you’re ravenous and are so weak at the knees […]

7 years ago

Note to fellow fools thinking it’s easy to book a hotel in Cork city days before you arrive: it’s not. Hotels get booked up fast. So on a recent solo trip to the Rebel County I was beyond thrilled when a last minute room popped up at The Imperial Hotel for €160 for a […]

7 years ago

You’ve booked all the flights, the walking tours and the romantic hotel, and now the time has come. Your very first holiday away together as an official couple. <3 In your head it’s gonna be all skinny dipping in the sea at midnight, breakfast in bed, and long walks along the pier where you share [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Limerick city probably isn’t the first thing you think of when you hear the words “romantic wine bar” but your mind is about to get changed. Let us introduce you to a thing of pure beauty: The Copper Room, an underground, red brick and candlelit haven of all things excellent in grape. There’s exposed beams, [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Keen to explore the Rebel County but at the same time you’ve to count those penneys? We hear ya. We feel your pain. Cork actually has heaps of amazing stuff to check out that’s F-R-E-E. What a buzz! Here’s 10 things to do in Cork city that won’t cost a single shiny cent. We know, [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Hand-feeding rescued elephants, sailing through an ancient bay with a cocktail in hand and learning how to cook authentic Vietnamese food is probs on everyone’s bucket list. But what if, like most of us, you’re kinda stuck for time? It’s fairly tough to go long-distance travelling without taking annual leave from work, but if you [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Snuggled up in an old lodge on the outskirts of a fancy estate with the fire burning… Sounds ideal, doesn’t it? Well, thanks to the Irish Landmark Trust you can book such a property and experience a piece of Irish history on your holiday. Each of their thirty properties has its own unique story [&hellip;]

7 years ago

20 years after the last episode of Father Ted aired, it remains arguably Ireland’s most-loved TV show ever. Like, in the entire history of the nation. And you know what? We don’t think it’ll ever be topped. The creative geniuses of Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews took a keen look at society in Ireland at [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Praise the flame-haired Gods: turns out all ye fiery redheads have a reason to be so smug about the rareness of your MC1R gene mutation (known as the ‘redhead gene’)… The Big Redhead Book: Inside the Secret Society of Red Hair, notes that gingers are “the unicorns of the human world”, with science making quite [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Hello, fellow sufferer of that dreaded Netflix disease where you can’t find a single thing to watch and end up flicking through old episodes of Friends, weeping gently as you think of all the wasted documentary series you just can’t commit to. We’re about to cure you. Yes. Really. A secret list of Netflix codes [&hellip;]

7 years ago

A hotel that the whole family will actually fall in love with? It’s a rarity that kids will be just as happy in a hotel as a couple looking for something mega romantic, but that’s exactly what Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Wexford offers. I’d heard only amazing things about this place – one friend insists [&hellip;]

7 years ago

American tourists in Ireland get a lot of slack. We slag them off for their bootcut jeans and doe-eyed earnestness, their Celtic Store shopping bags stuffed with leprechaun fridge magnets and ‘Póg mo thóin’ t-shirts. But a video on Youtube by travel blogger Mark Wolters of Wolters World travel site has us equal parts [&hellip;]

7 years ago

All we can say is that we’re SO glad Facebook wasn’t around when we were kids, because if we’d seen all the hullaballoo that’s going on about hamster hibernation right now we’d have had a heart attack and refused to ever bury our pets. Did you ever have a pet hamster that died? Sorry to [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Ahhh Meath, the Royalist (he he) county in all the land and undoubtedly the green heart of our little island. It often gets overlooked when compared to its bigger and brassier neighbour Dublin, but majestic Meath has a lot of qualities that those inside The Pale should be very jealous of. Amazing local produce, [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Your wedding day will be special no matter what – all that stressing about flowers and who’s sitting beside who and what particular shade of ivory your veil is really won’t matter once you say “I do”, but you’ll obviously remember the day forever. And don’t you want to look back twenty years from [&hellip;]

7 years ago

You might have your county flag flying high outside your gaff when the All-Ireland’s roll around (or all year round if you’re a true supporter) and yep, more than likely you’ve owned a country jersey at one point in your life but do you know the REAL name of the county you’re living in? [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Planning a trip to Cork city? Don’t be stressing out over which bars to hit up and where to get your cocktail fix – we’ve got that all sorted for you. We’re sound like that, y’know? Less time wandering = more time boozing. Happy days! Swing by these eight cocktail spots (maybe not in one [&hellip;]

7 years ago

For a weekend with a difference, you need to put Galgorm Resort and Spa on your wishlist. I spent an entirely peaceful weekend there recently and I’m still dreaming about its spa. Nestled on lush parkland with a river flowing through it, Galgorm Resort recently had a £15m expansion of its indoor and outdoor [&hellip;]

7 years ago

“Once in a lifetime.” That’s what the translation of Ichigo Ichie, Cork’s newest fine dining restaurant means, and it delivers just that. An experience so special, you’ll be thinking about it for weeks afterward. The most eagerly anticipated restaurant opening of the year, Ichigo Ichie is a dream that’s finally come to light for Japanese-born Takashi Miyazaki, [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Don’t bother trekking off on a flight with your tiny toiletry bottles and overpriced sambo when you can just hop in the car to one of Ireland’s most stunning seaside towns for a relaxing but wild weekend. Mountain views, fresh seafood, Instagram-worthy cycle routes and the best craic you’ll ever have in a local bar. [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Forget about sippin’ overpriced cocktails on some crowded beach in Malaga or jostling along with a load of tourists in Bangkok, we’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful places in the world that probably aren’t on your bucket list. But they really, really should be. One of these destinations could soon become your new [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Not quite breakfast, not quite lunch, brunch is the ultimate creation from the generation who want it all. The freedom to eat three meals before 2pm? YES PLZ. While it may have first taken off in the Big Schmoke, the rest of Ireland ain’t doing too bad on the brunch front. And by not too [&hellip;]

7 years ago

The sun is here to stay but the weekends come and go far too quickly. Make the most of it and hightail it somewhere in the country for a last min Costa del Irlanda escape. We can almost smell the seafood from our desks… Here’s some suggestions of getaway destinations that will make you feel [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Dressed in a snuggly white robe and reading a gloriously glossy magazine by a roaring fire – yep, that’s a perfect Saturday afternoon in my eyes. A painfully long bus trip up to Donegal off in that I spent one of the best weekend breaks I’ve ever had in Ireland, staying in (what I’m now [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Mountain walks, sightseeing and trips away are all on my agenda for 2019, so a recent getaway to Galway with my main gal was the perfect way to kickstart my plan. Rightly known for being one of the buzziest cities in Ireland, Galway has an incredible food scene and its nightlife will make even [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Could this be the most perfect Airbnb in Ireland? The Boat House is located right on the beach on the island of Valentia off the coast of Kerry, a 250 year old natural stone building. The large window looks right out at the beach, and it’s one of the best views you’ll ever see. [&hellip;]

7 years ago