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Boyne Voyage: Getting the best of Ireland's Ancient East and Newgrange

Exploring the riches of Ireland's Ancient East without a car is surprisingly simple, as Rebecca Daly discovers

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Winter walks in Ireland: 10 places to get out and stretch your legs

Get out hiking and check into cosy places to stay with our essential guide

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Ballybunion Golf Club took in a record €8m this year

Golf legend Tom Watson, who has a long association with Ballybunion, visited Kerry last week to inspect work on the Cushen Course he designed

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Adare Manor: The 12 steps to Christmas at a five-star hotel

A three-night Christmas package at Adare Manor starts at €8,000 a room. But what exactly can guests expect at one of Ireland’s most exclusive hotels? From erecting the 21ft foot tree in The Great Hall in the dead of night, to this year's chocolate theme, right down to the menu, the team reveals their process

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Art at The Park Hotel, Kenmare: The Tate Gallery of Ireland's hospitality world

Bryan Meehan has transformed the artwork at The Park Hotel, removing the traditional gold frames to make space for pieces from his very own collection – including several by Dorothy Cross. Ellie O’Byrne meets the artist and hotelier in Kenmare

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Irish castle breaks: keep the holiday magic alive with these 15 getaways

From bijou to bling, channel your own Gothic drama with a wintry castle break, writes Thom Breathnach

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

An Irish welcome: Restaurant pro Declan Maxwell's revealing staycation

What happens when the country's most celebrated restaurant manager, Declan Maxwell, takes a holiday around Ireland? Would the food and hospitality meet his own Michelin-honoured standards?

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

15 cosy autumn escapes in Ireland

As the leaves turn golden and the chill creeps in, book a break in a calm and comfy country hideaway, writes Georgina Campbell

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

S 21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets

Grab your favourite people and check into one of these self-catering stays for an intimate and pocket-friendly group get-together with friends or family

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

S Hotel review: This residents-only West Cork escape feels like exclusive luxury

This impeccably restored West Cork escape offers sublime breakfasts and makes for an aspirational Kinsale stay

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

The best places to eat and experience near Croke Park for the final — and on the road back home

Navigate Croke Park’s neighbourhoods like a local with Sian Conway’s tips for great eating, drinking and activities nearby

Sun, 21 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: The volume of tourists arriving at popular destinations must be managed

A reader with expertise in the area responds to Eoghan Corry's article in the 'Irish Examiner' about the growing global push back against 'overtourism'

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Eoghan Corry: Why tourists aren't that welcome any more

People in some of the world’s most-visited destinations are staging a backlash and saying no to 'overtourism'

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

The Insider's Guide to Waterford: 55 things to see, do and experience — and the best places to stay

The Déise is a dazzling and diverse destination, writes Thom Breathnach

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

melting Ice cream at Fistral beach, Newquay, Cornwall on a bright sunny June day.

50 free family days out in Ireland — and 12 worth shelling out for

Looking for ways to entertain the family without breaking the bank this summer? Ciara McQuillan has it figured out, so you don’t have to

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

S Hotel review: What it's like to stay at Limerick's Adare Manor — a perfect 10

Impressive and opulent with wonderful staff, this luxurious hotel wants you to have fun while enjoying serious comfort

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

'I quit my job four times': How one Irish woman is trying to tackle our problem with burnout

Rosanna Irwin gave up her high-flying career in tech to set up an off-the-grid nature retreat. Ciara Byrne checks in and chills out

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

An insider's guide to Galway: 60 things to experience — and the best beaches

Plan well to get the most out of the Tribal city and county, writes Yvonne Gordon

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Harbor at the Coast of Dingle in Ireland

The insider's guide to North Kerry: 62 things to experience — plus reader recommendations

From cliff walks to castles, boutique B&Bs to cinnamon buns, Yvonne Gordon reveals some of the Kingdom’s finest draws

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

The insider's guide to East Cork: 50 things to experience — plus unmissable seaside hotspots

"Local pillars and pioneers, such as Ballymaloe House, have inspired the food movement in a region now synonymous with it, while in more recent years resorts at Fota and Castlemartyr have brought a luxury cachet to the area."

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

S The kingdom of South Kerry: 52 things to experience — plus your reader recommendations

From seafood to saunas and sunsets, Yvonne Gordon shares the Southern Kingdom’s secrets

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

S Hotel review: This Burren hideaway may just be Ireland's coolest country house

Luxurious, cosy and boho, this chic Burren country house is the ultimate Irish hideaway.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king

The Na Fianna Force brings a new standard for rollercoasters in Ireland, writes Caitríona Redmond

Sat, 25 May, 2024

S Hotel Review: Staunton's on the Green is good value in Georgian Dublin

"A boutique guesthouse on St Stephen's Green, check-in for the art collection and good value in the centre of Georgian Dublin"

Sun, 19 May, 2024

S Hotel review: The Gougane Barra Hotel has breathtaking views of an iconic West Cork landmark

"Peak West Cork hospitality in an iconic location, this historic Gaeltacht getaway is a destination property loaded with grá."

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Girls' trip: 12 weekend breaks across Ireland for you and your best friends

What's in store at this year’s Wander Wild festival in Killarney

Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy

15 of the most romantic escapes across Ireland — with some great value options

Hotel review: We don’t get off on the best foot at this Dublin five-star

The insider's list: 21 of Ireland's most remarkable and noteworthy stays