7 Day Northern Ireland Road Trip (Belfast, Antrim Coast, Derry + Down)
Welcome to my tried-and-tested 7 day Northern Ireland Road Trip that takes in everywhere from the Antrim Coast and Derry to the Mournes and Belfast …
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7 Day Southwest Ireland Road Trip (Kerry + Cork)
Welcome to my tried-and-tested 7 day Southwest Ireland Road Trip that takes in the best of Kerry and Cork. This guide is part of my …
Where To Stay In Belfast (The Best Areas With Map)
Deciding where to stay in Belfast can be tricky – the quick answer? The two best places to stay in Belfast are the Cathedral Quarter …
Demystifying Car Rental at Dublin Airport (2026 Guide)
Getting your head around car rental at Dublin Airport can be both confusing and stressful. In fact, renting a car in Ireland, and anywhere else …
Guinness or Jameson Tour? Here’s A Locals Opinion!
I’ve done the Guinness Storehouse and the Jameson Distillery tours more times than I can count over the last decade, and there are clear pros …
The New Dublin Loves Christmas At The RDS
I really want to be enthusiastic about the new Dublin Loves Christmas event, but, like many Dubliners, I’m wary of any new festive attraction that …
TwinkleTown Dublin: The New Smithfield Christmas Market For 2026
The Smithfield Christmas Market relaunched last year and, while it didn’t come close to the big European markets, it was still a welcome addition to …
7 Christmassy Pubs In Dublin For A Festive Pint
There are some fantastically Christmassy pubs in Dublin that range from subtle Victorian interiors with a few well-placed garlands to full buildings transformed into festive …
Wicklow Wrapped: The New Wicklow Gaol Christmas Market
Like many, I was greatly disappointed when Wicklow Gaol closed its doors earlier this year, but this December, it reopens temporarily with a brand new …
66 Old Irish Proverbs and Meanings (Irish Wisdom)
As a young lad growing up in Ireland, I’d often hear my family’s older generation use what they called Seanfhocal – the Irish word for ‘old …