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Ireland's top hotels & spas crowned at 2025 Gold Medal Awards

Hayfield Manor in Cork took home the impressive title of 'Supreme Winner'.

Travel • 29 Jan 25

Irish spot named among the best city breaks in Europe for 2025

TimeOut magazine has listed it's top city breaks in Europe for 2025.

Travel • 16 Jan 25

Irish hotel named as 'Worldwide Sustainability Champion' for 2024

An Irish hotel has been awarded from their sustainability efforts at the 2024 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala.

Travel • 04 Dec 24

Condé Nast names Co Clare in list of 25 places to visit in Europe

Among spots like the Faroe Islands and Vienna, Austria was our own Co Clare, which was spotlighted for its eco-conscious stays and immersion in traditional crafts.

Travel • 18 Nov 24

"Well, my name is Brinsley McNamara and welcome to Weird Ireland."

Meet the man sharing stories of 'Weird Ireland'

"The man behind the Weird Ireland social media accounts talks about unusual histories and his new Weird Ireland book.

Highlights • 12 Nov 24

Cork listed as one of the best places to visit in 2025 by NatGeo

Immerse yourself in an emerging urban renaissance.

Travel • 26 Oct 24

Irish hotel listed as 'Best Resort in Europe' by Condé Nast

Adare Manor in Co. Limerick has been voted as the 'Best Resort in Europe' by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

Travel • 01 Oct 24

Review: Seaweed wraps and beachside yoga in West Cork

Charlotte Ryan headed to food-loving West Cork to visit Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, to review its thalassotherapy treatments.

Travel • 03 Sep 24

Bray named by Time Out as one of world's 24 most underrated spots

Bray has been named by Time Out magazine as one of the most underrated destinations in the world for the second time in a row.

Travel • 17 Jul 24

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Camden Street makes Time Out's Coolest Streets in the World list

Camden Street has made it to the 'cool list'.

Travel • 15 Mar 24

Now could be your best time to see the northern lights

Increasing activity caused by the sun's 11-year cycle has resulted in displays as far south as Cornwall. Follow this advice to witness the magic.

Travel • 06 Mar 24

Mayo beach named among the top 100 beaches in the world

Mayo beach named among the top 100 beaches in the world by Lonely Planet

Travel • 26 Jan 24

Waterford selected as European City of Christmas 2024

Waterford has outdone itself when it comes to spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear.

Travel • 15 Dec 23

Irish hotel makes it to Condé Nast 'Gold List' for 2024

The Tipperary spot made the 2024 Gold List.

Travel • 15 Dec 23

Wexford & Waterford make Condé Nast's 'Best Place To Go' list

Mount Congreve Gardens listed by Condé Nast Traveller in their 'Best Place To Go' 2024.

Travel • 15 Nov 23

Ireland makes it to NatGeo's 'cool list' for 2024

The Wild Atlantic Way and Belfast made it to NatGeo's 'cool list' for 2024.

Travel • 13 Nov 23

Lonely Planet names Donegal as 'fourth-best region to visit'

Donegal was dubbed the best-kept secret on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Travel • 25 Oct 23

An autumnal trip exploring Ireland's Ancient East

If you thought staycations were reserved for sunnier months, you've been sorely mistaken.

Travel • 20 Oct 23

Guinness Storehouse named Europe's top attraction for 2023

The awards took place in Batumi, Georgia on Friday and saw the Dublin destination beat out competition from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Buckingham Palace in London and more.

Travel • 29 Sep 23