Though often overlooked for the more well known tourist spots, Ireland’s midlands have a lot to offer visitors. One of the many gems waiting to be explored is Birr Castle Gardens. We’re lucky to live not too far from Birr…
Though often overlooked for the more well known tourist spots, Ireland’s midlands have a lot to offer visitors. One of the many gems waiting to be explored is Birr Castle Gardens. We’re lucky to live not too far from Birr…
It’s no secret that we’re pretty big on whiskey here in Ireland. Uisce Beatha, the Irish for whiskey, means ‘water of life’, which says it all really. People claim that Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey and while I’m no…
Ireland might be small, but it’s full of surprises! Despite having visited every county and following heaps of other Irish travel accounts online, I still come across lots of places and attractions that have managed to escape me. Last year,…
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…
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…
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!
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.
We took a day trip to Carlow recently and our first stop was Huntington Castle. It’s a place I have been wanting to visit for some time now. Located in the picturesque village of Clonegal, we almost missed the rather…
Whenever we visit Kilkenny, I always admire Rothe House on the Medieval Mile. This late 16th century merchant’s townhouse is the only one of its kind in Ireland and an important part of our national heritage.
Guinness! You’d have a hard time to find someone who hasn’t heard of the famous black stuff. Love it or hate it, Guinness is a massive success story and one of the most well known breweries in the world. There’s…
