Ballinasloe Horse Fair is one of Europe’s oldest and largest Horse Fairs, dating back to the 18th century.  In recent years there had been talk of police shutting it down after trouble at the event but it was in full swing this last week.  Some of the photos shared on Instagram show 100s of horses […]

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The 2017 Gold Medal Awards took place in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny yesterday.  And while there were plenty winners all around, it was Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Co. Wexford that stole that won big – they took home the ‘Gold Medal Supreme Winner’ award AND were also named ‘Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel’.  Ashford Castle walked away […]

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The Sky Bar Awards took place in Dublin in August. And after searching the country high and low, Tribeton in Galway was crowned Ireland’s ‘Best Gin Bar’.  The beautiful bar and restaurant boasts over 146 different domestic and international gins, and their own Galway Gin takes pride of place in their massive collection.  The win […]

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One of the most amazing things about Airbnb is the wide variety of houses and unique places that you can stay in when traveling.  This cottage is slap bang on the Ring of Kerry and has to be one of the prettiest places you can stay in the country. Costing just €110 a night and […]

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When it comes to little quirks and unusual aspects, us Irish are renowned for it. There are some things that you will ever only see when you are in Ireland. We take a look at 15 hilarious #OnlyinIreland tweets that are bound to give you a good laugh. 1. Finding road signs to direct you to […]

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Prawns, calamari, mussels, lobster… We want it all. Seafood is the key to our greedy souls, and nothing makes us happier than a huuuge platter of fresh little sea creatures ready to gorge upon (preferably washed down with a nice chilled glass of vino obvs.) Luckily then, that Ireland is seriously one of best places […]

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Today marks the first of the 2017 All-Ireland football semi-finals and if this RTÉ promo is anything to go by we’re in for a cracker. Kerry take on Mayo in a game dubbed as the battle of the Wild Atlantic Way and while The Kingdom are the favourites, it would take a heart of stone […]

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It’s the calm before the storm.  We woke up to a bright, sunny morning and no one would except at first glance that come evening time, we are set for a lot of rain. Why, Hurricane Gert? It’s a night to stay in and watch movies and avoid going outdoors at all costs (unless it’s opening the […]

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House prices, weather, things to do, scenery and general craic. When it comes to picking a place to live, a lot of factors come into consideration. Which Irish county is the right one for you? We’ve ranked all 32 based on the above factors and more and here’s what we’ve come up with. Agree with […]

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When we think of rest and relaxation, we think of somewhere by the sea away from the madness of city life. If you’ve been thinking of making the big move, then this beautiful home in Dingle will definitely be of interest. 9 An Ghraig is located at Inch Beach on the Dingle Peninsula, so you […]

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When people leave restaurant reviews on TripAdvisor, it’s usually to either praise or complain about the food and/or service. One thing that isn’t usually mentioned is the restaurant’s ability to post lost items efficiently and swiftly. That’s exactly what happened to a Sligo restaurant owner. An Australian couple visited Eala Bhán in Sligo town and […]

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At Lovin.ie, we love to share some of Ireland’s hidden gems and help you to make the most of your staycations. And this week, we’ve got something particularly special for you. West Cork is one of Ireland’s most stunning areas and while there are many ways to explore the region and enjoy the wildlife and […]

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