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BT Young Scientist Exhibition
A hugely popular annual Science Fair for secondary School (ie High School) students, who display their scientific knowledge though projects which cover all scientific …
Music for Galway: Midwinter Festival
This is not really a festival, more a year long series of events, which since 1981 has taken a theme for each year and presented Classical …
Temple Bar Tradfest
Traditional music takes Dublin over at the end of January for this festival that celebrates the music session. Most of the events are free, …
Brigid of Faughart Festival
An unusual event which celebrated both the Catholic feast day of St Brigid and the ancient Pagan Winter festival of Imbolc, with a seasoning …
Places to See »
Brú na Bóinne
The cluster of ancient structures around Bru na Boinne are designated as a World Heritage Site pre-date the pyramids and are extremely sophisticated in …
Charles Fort & James Fort
Charles Fort is a massive structure, with walls up to 6m thick and five defensive bastions around its perimeter. Its star shape provided better …
Ailwee Caves
Ailwee Caves are Ireland's largest cave system, deep beneath the Burren in Co Clare, and can be explored during a guided tour. There is a …
Skellig Michael
Skellig Micheal is a World heritage site, site of an ancient Christian monastery and an important wild bird sanctuary. And now a Star Wars …
Things to Do »
Killary Adventure Centre
Located on the shore of the remote and lovely Killary Fjord, this busy and popular adventure centre offers, among other things, kayaking, wind surfing, …
Errislannan Manor
Connemara ponies are a favourite all over the world, and it's not surprising, they are well-mannered, versatile and very beautiful. There is little to beat …
When & Where to Fish in Ireland
Despite declining stocks of some fish, Ireland remains an excellent fishing destination, whether you are an angler in search of trout and salmon or …
Delphi Activity Centre
Delphi Adventure centre is located in one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Ireland and provides a range of water sports and …
Touring Ireland »
The Heritage Card
If you are touring Ireland for more than a couple of days, this card will certainly save you money, possibly quite a lot of …
The Dublin Pass: Is it worth it?
The Dublin Pass is a widely advertised card which gives free entry to many of Dublin's major tourist attractions. At first glance it seems …
A Guide to Touring Ireland with Kids
Children are welcomed almost everywhere in Ireland, but touring anywhere as a family can have its moments! We've loads of advice and tips here to …
10 Money Saving Tips for Visiting Ireland
Your precious vacation is for enjoying treats, having a little more luxury than normal and being able to relax – you don’t want to …
Ireland & the Irish »
Traditional Foods of Ireland
From Irish stew to soda bread, black pudding to drisheen, these are some of the dishes and recipes that Irish people have cooked for …
Origin & Meaning of Irish Surnames
Although many of the most common surnames or family names in Ireland have a history that stretches back to our Celtic ancestors, quite a …
Irish Place Names
The origin and meaning of place names in Ireland can be tricky to decipher, but they are a vivid reminder of our varied past, …
Hurling: A traditional Irish Sport
Hurling is a traditional Irish sport whose origins go back more than 700 years and which is still hugely popular today. Its a fast paced …