Saddle up for Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival Mountain biking through the gorgeous scenery of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is the perfect way to spend a spring weekend. Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival (26–27 April) is Ireland’s premier endurance mountain bike...
Island Keepers: The Dreamlike Life of Great Blasket’s Caretakers The Great Blasket Island Experience Imagine waking in the morning to the sound of a gentle breeze and the nearby ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean. As you stand there looking out from the half door of...
Get set for a visit to Ireland’s cinematic landscapes You’ve seen Ireland through the lens of many Oscar-winning movies, so why not visit the shoot locations to experience your very own close-up. The island of Ireland’s spectacular landscape, impressive architecture...
The spirited females at the forefront of Ireland’s whiskey industry With both International Women’s Day and International Whiskey Day coming up, it’s timely to celebrate Irish women blazing a trail in the whiskey industry. In Ireland, the world of whiskey has...
Northern Ireland’s camino celebrates 10th anniversary 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of St Patrick’s Way, a walking trail that connects key sites relating to the saint and Christian heritage. The 130km (82-mile) St Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk stretches from...
Find the true spirit of St Patrick at Armagh city’s festival Armagh city will celebrate its culture, heritage, and spiritual significance with a fantastic nine-day St Patrick’s festival. Armagh is Ireland’s ecclesiastical capital and this year the city is pulling out...
In America, “The first recorded celebrations of March 17 took place in Boston in 1737, when a group of elite Irish men came together to celebrate over dinner what they referred to as ‘the Irish saint,’” wrote Mike Cronin, a historian and the academic director...
Explore the life and genius of Oscar Wilde in Dublin Trinity College Dublin is marking the 125th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s death in 2025 with a new exhibition about the writer’s life. ‘From Decadence to Despair’ charts the rise and fall of Oscar Wilde through...
Come to County Kilkenny – Ireland’s capital of craft Medieval Kilkenny city has long been associated with design excellence in Ireland hosting a vibrant community of designer-makers and home to the renowned Kilkenny Design Centre and Ireland’s only dedicated design...
In 1835 an Irish Carmelite by the name of John Spratt was visiting Rome. Apparently his fame as a preacher had gone before him, no doubt brought by some Jesuits who had been in Dublin. The elite of Rome flocked to hear him and he received many tokens of esteem from...
Colin Farrell, nominated in best limited TV series for The Penguin, has won his third Golden Globe award at a lively ceremony in Los Angeles. With his rugged good looks, unforgettable charm, and a career filled with both high-octane action and deeply moving...
Embrace the spirit of St Brigid at an Irish festival St Brigid’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, a day to honor women and remember the saint’s message of inclusion and harmony. Referred to as ‘Ireland’s matron saint’, St Brigid is a beloved figure in Irish...