Carlingford: the prettiest village in Ireland’s Ancient East
Nestled on the east coast of its eponymous lough, Carlingford is a small town with big charm right along the…
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A guide to The Troubles murals in Derry and Belfast
It is hard to believe my journey through Northern Ireland was several years ago. It is perhaps even harder to…
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Terrified of heights? Why you should still visit the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
Ireland is notorious for its unpredictable weather. In fact, I highly recommend carrying the following items with you at all…
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How to drink Guinness like the Irish
“Drink a Guinness” is never exactly at the top of my Dublin bucket list. I’ll be real honest: it’s just…
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The magic of the Dingle Peninsula
Whether it’s the call of my ginger-haired ancestors or my own personal appreciation for a well-poured pint, Ireland has always…
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Getting the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle
I was always intrigued by the famous, mysterious stone of eloquence at Blarney Castle. Not that I need an additional…
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Ireland’s most visited attraction – the Cliffs of Moher
As it usually is along the coast, the wind was bitterly cold on the Cliffs of Moher in Western Ireland….
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Ireland’s ancient East: why you should go and what you can’t miss
If you’ve been thinking about travelling to Ireland, surely you’ve considered the classics: the Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula,…
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Visiting the Aran Islands – the cradle of Irish culture
Think of a remote island. Isolated. Rugged. Untouched. Got it? Now, make that even more remote. THAT’s the Aran Islands….
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Mingling with giants at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland
For years, the Giant’s Causeway was just one of those places I only ever saw on rotating desktop wallpapers or…
