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The Smithfield Christmas Market returned on November 25th and, while it won’t contend with the big European markets, it is a very welcome addition to …

I’ve lived in Ireland for 35 years and, let me tell ya, much of off the beaten path Ireland is consistently omitted from shiny tourist guidebooks. …

Old Irish Thanksgiving blessings come in many shapes in sizes. And, as is the case with many Irish blessings, they range from formal to nice and lighthearted. …

Deciding where to stay in Dingle can be tricky if you’re not familiar with the area. I’ve visited this corner of Kerry over 15 times, …

Although I’ve visited the Dingle Peninsula on many occasions, it wasn’t until last year that I first took a trip down to Minard Castle and …

Dingle’s Eask Tower is one of the peninsula’s most unique landmarks and it can be found at 600ft above sea level on Carhoo Hill. Constructed …

At 797 ft/ 248 meters above sea level, the Skellig Ring’s Coomanaspig Pass is one of the highest points in Ireland that’s reachable by car. …

Many tourists who’ve driven from Galway to Connemara have described their experience to me as underwhelming. Which is always disappointing to hear, as this road …

The Burren Scenic Drive is a 1.5-hour route that covers 64km and that has numerous different versions. This is a corner of the Wild Atlantic …

The drive from Dublin to Galway is one that many visitors to Ireland do within their first few days of arriving to the country. You …