The Pearse Lyons Distillery: The Tours + Its History
The Pearse Lyons Distillery is arguably one of the most beautiful distilleries in the world. It is, without any doubt, the most impressive of the many …
James March
About
After spending years in soul-sapping office jobs, James finally took the plunge into full-time travel writing in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since.
Since then he’s covered destinations such as France, Spain, Tunisia, Slovenia, Colorado, Barbados and, of course, Ireland for publications across four different continents around the world.
Experience
James has been writing for over four years and in 2022 was nominated for the TravMedia Awards’ ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award (which he didn’t win, in an outrageous miscarriage of justice).
James has written for publications including Nat Geo Traveller, Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times and BBC Travel, as well as contributing chapters for three Lonely Planet guidebooks.
He’s been to Ireland many times over the last ten years, most recently in the summer of 2022 on a jaunt to tackle some of the best walks in Glendalough!
Favourite places in Ireland
Taking in the coastal views from the charming village of Ballycotton in Cork is one of James’s favourite Ireland memories.
However, he’s just as happy sat in Dublin’s Long Hall with a pint of Guinness and a dram of Redbreast 12.
His most popular guides
James has penned some of the most popular guides on The Irish Road Trip. Here are some of his most read articles:
- 17 of the finest whiskey distilleries in Ireland
- 6 Best Dublin Mountains Walks To Tackle This Weekend
- 95 of the best festivals in Ireland in 2023
- The Definitive Guide To Irish Whiskey
- 7 Of The Oldest Pubs In Dublin That Boast History, Charm + Character
- The Key Differences Between Northern Ireland VS Ireland In 2023
- The 1916 Easter Rising: A 5 Minute Overview
- 15 Of The Best Irish Whiskey Brands Worth A Sip
- Everything You Need To Know About The Mourne Mountains
- 13 Pubs In Temple Bar Worth A Visit
The Story Of Molly Malone: The Tale, Song + The Molly Malone Statue
Oh, sweet Molly Malone. A name known by millions the world over. But is it all a bit of Irish folklore? Or is the Molly …
St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin: Tours, History + Mass
Founded in 1191, the outstanding St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin seamlessly blends rich history with breathtaking architecture. Although larger than its arguably more famous neighbour, …
Marsh’s Library: History, Tours + The Ghost
You’ll discover the ancient Marsh’s Library next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, where it has been since 1707. Cages, bullet holes and ancient books …
Rossglass Beach In Down: Parking, Swim + Handy Info
With the soaring shapes of the Mourne Mountains in the distance, Rossglass Beach in County Down is a quietly impressive spot to find yourself. This …
Port Beach In Louth: Parking, Swimming + Things To Do
Port Beach (aka Lurganboy Beach) is one of the most popular beaches in Louth for good reason! One of County Louth’s longest beaches, Port Beach …
Annagassan Beach In Louth: Parking, Swimming + Things To Do
Annagassan Beach is arguably one of the most overlooked beaches in Louth. Once the scene of marauding Viking invaders, Annagassan Beach is a far more …
Termonfeckin Beach In Louth: Parking, Swimming + Things To Do
Termonfeckin Beach (aka Seapoint) is one of the more popular beaches in Louth. Home to a shipwreck and boasting a Green Coast Award and long …
The Mount Leinster Walk: Parking, The Trail + Views Galore
Mount Leinster is the highest of the magnificent Blackstairs Mountains. You’ll find it straddling the border between counties Wexford and Carlow where it offers breath-taking …
The Croke Park Tour (GAA Museum, Skyline Tour + Bloody Sunday)
If you’re looking for interesting places to visit in Dublin, Croke Park is a good place to start. Although the Aviva Stadium might be the …