Craft BREWERIES and DISTILLERIES in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
County Antrim hosts several chief craft breweries and distilleries that form part of the local…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Travels PAST: Ireland’s county Antrim in the 1846 Parliamentary Gazetteer
County Antrim is a maritime county in the extreme northeast of Ulster. It is bounded…
SONGS from Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Carrickfergus: A melancholic folk ballad expressing longing for the coastal town of Carrickfergus in County…
ADVENTURE tourism locations in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
County Antrim, located in the north-east corner of Ireland, offers a wealth of adventure tourism…
HUNTING & shooting in Ireland’s county Antrim
County Antrim, located in the north-east of Ireland, is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including…
Emerald Kaia completes ship’s sea trials in Halong Bay
Emerald Kaia has completed sship’s sea trials in Halong Bay, Vietnam, confirming performance, maneuverability, and…
Galway’s Blackthorn Restaurant in Barna added to Michelin Guide
Another Galway restaurant Blackthorn at the Twelve Hotel in Barna has joined the Michelin Guide.…
HERE are the Travel Industry Golf Society outings for 2026
Travel Industry Golf Society has announced its programme of outings for 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids…
‘An utter idiot’– Elon Musk takes aim at Michael O’Leary
https://youtu.be/pA0xUX1BWSk Elon Musk has called Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary an “utter idiot” who should be…
WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Miriam O’Callaghan
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WATCH: Travel Department at 30 – Bob Haugh
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Tipperary’s Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival launched by John G O’Dwyer
Tipperary’s annual Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival launched by John G O’Dwyer The Glen…
Filming takes place for haunted Ireland TV Series by Martin and Roman Kemp
English broadcasters Martin and Roman Kemp have filmed for a brand-new, three-part TV series in…
Dublin City appoints SIX historians in residence
Dublin City Council has appointed six Historians in Residence who worked across the city throughout…
Dunluce Lodge launches Valentine’s Retreat offers
Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge is offering couples an elegant escape on the Causeway Coast for Valentine’s,…
Straffan’s Barberstown Castle launches Valentine’s Escape offers
Kildare’s Barberstown Castle in Straffan is inviting couples to linger with a Romantic Escape, available…
LISTEN: Keith Glatz of A4A on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/4BoWiwSK3is Keith Gatz of Airlines for America has told interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that…
LISTEN: Tourism minister Peter Burke on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/fQdUDGuvx7I Minister Peter Burke has reassured interviewer Ciara Kelly of Newstalk that the government intends…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Dublin airport passenger cap
https://youtu.be/dTLxPC2mP6c Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that the situation with…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary on Elon Musk
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told Newstalk interview Ciara Kelly that Ryanair will not install the…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Derry
Brook Hall Estate: Located on the River Foyle, an exceptional private demesne near Derry city…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Donegal
Glenveagh Castle Gardens: Located within the vast Glenveagh National Park in the Derryveagh Mountains, these…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Down
Mount Stewart: Voted one of the top ten gardens in the world, this magnificent National…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Dublin
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin; One of Ireland’s premier botanical institutions, these renowned 19.5-hectare gardens lie…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Fermanagh
Florence Court Gardens: This magnificent National Trust estate features sweeping parkland, native woodland, and a…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Galway
Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden:This iconic estate in Connemara boasts one of Ireland’s most…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Kerry
Muckross House and Gardens: Located in the heart of Killarney National Park, this magnificent Victorian…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Kildare
Irish National Stud & Gardens (including Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra’s Garden): This premier attraction…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Kilkenny
Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum: Located in the picturesque village of Inistioge overlooking the River Nore…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Laois
Heywood Gardens: This enchanting site near Ballinakill combines an 18th-century romantic landscape by Frederick Trench,…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Leitrim
Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens: This magnificent 300-acre estate near Mohill surrounds a luxurious…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Limerick
Coolwater Garden: This enchanting boutique garden near Fedamore is a half-acre haven of horticultural creativity…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Longford
Edgeworthstown House Grounds and Restored Walled Gardens: Part of the Edgeworth Literary Trail in Edgeworthstown,…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Mayo
Westport House and Gardens: This iconic 18th-century estate, known as one of Ireland’s most beautiful…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Meath
The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh. A satellite garden of the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin,…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate Grounds: This magnificent 1,000-acre estate near Glaslough features ancient woodlands, glittering lakes,…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Offaly
Birr Castle Demesne: This award-winning historic demesne spans 120 acres of magnificent parklands and gardens,…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Roscommon
Strokestown Park Walled Gardens: This magnificent six-acre Georgian walled garden, fully restored to its original…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Sligo
Lissadell House & Gardens: This historic neo-classical estate on the shores of Sligo Bay features…
GARDENS to VISIT in Ireland’s county Tipperary
Fancroft Mill & Garden: This enchanting restored mill garden near Moneygall features a magical blend…