Should you have a few extra Euro spare, then these would be the places to check out. Sometimes you just want to treat yourself to something a bit lavish, spend a night or two in the lap of luxury, away from home, in some of the most beautiful spots in the country. To that end, […]

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One Irish sight in each county? Challenge accepted. Updated September 23 2020 On the surface many of Ireland’s counties can be a bit, how can I put this delicately, samey. Some counties can seem to blend into one another with no apparent distinction. In fact, we’d bet there are plenty of counties you’ve never ever […]

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Sligo seduces with its stunning Wild Atlantic Way scenery, surf and setting nestled beneath the beauty of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea. It is a place of great legends and literary giants, where Queen Maeve stands guard and Yeats lays resting. Its spectacular waves welcome surfers and its wild ways welcome walkers whilst its majestic mountains […]

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County Clare is an adventure playground for lovers of the outdoors. It is home to the longest cave system in Ireland, the most visited natural attraction in the country and The Burren UNESCO Global Geopark which brims with brilliant things to do. With its dramatic location along the Wild Atlantic Way the scenery is stunning […]

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Home to a number of furry friends, Wild Ireland counts wolves, lynx and wild boar amongst its residents. Along with three brown bears – the first bears to return to Ireland in over 2,000 years. A 23-acre wildlife sanctuary in Donegal, Wild Ireland has quickly become one of the country’s most popular attractions. Run by […]

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Hugging the River Shannon, Limerick is a lively, rejuvenated city brimming with historical and heritage hotspots as well as super shopping and sporting experiences. Limerick impresses with its medieval and Georgian architecture, marvellous museums and ancient castles. Fusing harmoniously with this rich culture is all things edgy; street art sits alongside galleries, traditional food markets […]

6 years ago

Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim is one of Ireland’s most popular inland resorts and as a result, it is well geared up for holidaymakers of all types and all ages. Nestled in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, it makes the most of its enviable position on the banks of the River Shannon, offering a whole host of water-based activities […]

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Ever had a champagne picnic on the edge of The Burren? No, but now I want to. I stumbled across this Instagram page a few weeks ago and I put it straight onto my staycation bucket list. This is probably the most unforgettable and instagrammable picnic you will ever have. Grá Picnics will set up a […]

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2020: year of the staycation… year of a lot of other things as well but let’s not go there. With all eyes on Ireland, everyone is trying to figure out where best suits their needs in terms of a holiday this year – something that varies from person to person. Some prefer active adventures, some […]

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Wildlands is a new adventure centre in Moycullen Galway. Set to open later this week, it offers adventure, accommodation and food. With the vast majority of Irish people looking towards staycations this year, a trip out wesht is just what the doctor ordered. Finding new and fun things to do – be that with friends […]

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What’s so great about living on this little island? Well, there are some wonderful day trip adventures to be had in every corner of the country. From the drama of the Wild Atlantic Way to the breathtaking natural beauty of the midlands, there are loads of amazing spots you can get to and from within […]

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Siobhan McSweeney has been showing her love for Supermac’s. Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney is in Galway at the moment. There as part of the Galway 2020 celebrations, she’ll partake in the Wild Atlantic Women series of events organised in honour of International Women’s Day. Beloved for her portrayal of the hilarious Sister Michael on […]

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