Ireland

McIlroy returns to his roots for 2024 Amgen Irish Open   Four-time Major Champion Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will play in the Amgen Irish Open which this year takes place in his home county in Northern Ireland. This September (12–15), Royal County Down,...

New distillery opens in historic Belfast prison   One of the oldest names in Irish whiskey has been revived with the opening of a new distillery in Belfast’s historic Crumlin Road Gaol. A 250-year-old whiskey brand, a historic listed building and a...

Head to Ireland for the ultimate wild swimming challenge   If you’re looking for the ultimate swim challenge, sign up for the Great Gaelforce Swim Trilogy and experience the thrill of wild swimming in spectacular Irish locations.   The Great Gaelforce Swim...

Caravaggio paintings to be reunited at Ulster Museum   Two masterpieces by Caravaggio will go on show in May in the Ulster Museum, Belfast, the first time they’ve been seen together since the 17th century. The Supper at Emmaus and The Taking of Christ, painted in...

Trad on the Prom celebrates 20 years of song and dance magic   The electrifying Irish music song and dance show – Trad on the Prom – celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year in its Galway home.   For twenty years the Trad on the Prom show in Salthill,...

Ireland’s whiskey distilling heritage traced back 700 years in medieval manuscript   What is your favorite whiskey distillery visit? Did you know that Ireland’s whiskey distilling heritage, traced back 700 years, is documented in the medieval manuscript known as...

Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we'll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you're planning...

Ireland designates its first marine national park   Ireland’s first marine national park is an area of exceptional habitat and wildlife variety and includes some of the island’s iconic sites.   Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara on the Wild Atlantic Way has been...

The world heritage agency Unesco has confirmed that the Flow Country, the planet’s largest blanket bog, which covers the far north of Scotland, has been made a world heritage site.The Flow Country, which covers about 1,500 sq miles of Caithness and Sutherland, is one...

Tee time at Portmarnock as top Irish golf links course remodeled   Portmarnock Resort has completed a multi-million-euro renovation of its championship Jameson Golf Links, adding to the island of Ireland’s premier golfing credentials.   Just 30 minutes from...

Lost area of Welsh rainforest to be returned to ancient glory Site in Pembrokeshire currently grazed by sheep will be planted with a range of species and reconnect to Celtic past. A lost piece of Celtic rainforest in the far south-west of Wales is to be restored to...