Did you know that you can join in free guided hikes in the Dublin Mountains? This great initiative is part of the Dublin Mountains Partnership and is perfect if you’re getting into hill walking or just enjoy the social aspect of walking with a group. Read More
If you haven’t made in to Dublin city yet to check out Winter Lights Dublin, don’t worry, there’s still time! This festive event by Dublin City Council runs until New Year’s Day. So if you’ve been avoiding the pre-Christmas madness of the city, you can head in between Christmas and New Year and enjoy the lights when it’s marginally less crazy. Read More
Unless you’ve been avoiding all forms of social media for the last few years, you’ve probably seen a photo or video featuring Ireland’s Stairway to Heaven. It’s certainly been getting its fair share of attention and deservedly so!Read More
We went to check out the Dublin Castle Christmas market over the weekend. It’s the first year that there has been a Christmas market at this iconic location, so we had to go and see if it’s worth a visit!Read More
Mizen Head is one of the Signature Discovery Points on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, making it a must-see sight along this spectacular driving route. It is Ireland’s most southwesterly point, so you’ll need to journey along the narrow winding roads of the the Mizen Peninsula to make your way here. Remote, rugged and often wild, the breathtaking scenery along the way makes it a journey well worth taking. Read More
Gougane Barra Forest Park is a place you can only describe as idyllic. Ok that’s not true, you can describe it as a lot of things but I think idyllic suits it best! This is particularly true when you visit off-season and pretty much have the place to yourself, as I did.Read More
Updated: 4th December 2019
Like most cities, Dublin sparkles at Christmas time! It’s the best time of year for a good ramble around the city, taking in all the Christmas lights and soaking up the festive vibes.Read More
Yes, it’s that time of year again! So we’ve put together another list of gift ideas featuring some fab products from Irish creatives and small businesses. And just like last year, we’ve tried to focus on some of the more sustainable and eco-friendly gifts out there.Read More
Update: This post was originally published on 28 November 2018 and updated on 31 October 2019.
Galway is a fantastic city to visit at any time of the year but of course it’s even more magical at Christmas time, particularly when the Christmas Market is in full swing. This year the Galway Christmas Market kicks off on November 15th and runs until December 22nd. So, if you’re looking to soak up some festive vibes, then a visit to the Christmas Market is sure to do the trick. It’s Galway’s very own winter wonderland!Read More
There are places you can visit once and be happy with that. Then there are other places, you find yourself returning to over and over. Cobh is one of those places for me. There’s just something about this town on Ireland’s south coast that keeps me coming back for more!Read More
