Things to do in Ireland

The Carrickgollogan Forest Walk is a great little weekend ramble in the Dublin Mountains. It’s not too hard on the legs and it offers some …

Derrynane Beach in Kerry is a showstopper – a dazzling arc of white sand kissed by turquoise waters and framed by rolling dunes. Tucked within …

There are two versions of the Tomies Wood Walk – a long forest loop with lake and mountain views, and a shorter out-and-back trail that …

This is a collection of the hikes in Ireland that I’ve enjoyed most over the last 10 years, from Carrauntoohil (1,038m – Ireland’s highest peak) …

A visit to the excellent Wexford Lavender Farm is one of the most overlooked things to do in Wexford. Set in the beautiful North Wexford …

The historic fortress of Dublin Castle was established during the 13th century on a site that was once a viking settlement. One of the more …

Ballymoney Beach is another of the more popular beaches in Wexford and in this guide you’ll discover why. Located a stone’s throw from Gorey, Courtown …

Remote Valentia Island lies just off the Iveragh Peninsula in southwest County Kerry. The island is accessible by a road bridge from Portmagee or by …

The Cushendun Caves were formed over hundreds of millions of years. However, it wasn’t until they appeared in Game of Thrones that they really became …

If you’re looking for forest walks in Wexford, get yourself down to Courtown Woods. For a small seaside fishing village, Courtown has got a lot …