Here at the Best of Ireland Series, we produce visitor guides and along with generic information, we feature hundreds of businesses across our suite. This news will be welcome among both readers and those profiled. If you’ve ever had a bad experience while on holiday, a day-trip or weekend away, you’ll know that little things … More Ireland leads way in tourism standards with international award
There’s a tiny hint of spring in the air and maybe even a spring in the steps of couples in love with the impending arrival of Valentine’s Day. Yes, 14 February smacks a bit of ‘Designated Love Day’ when romance has to be engineered (or risk the doghouse, in some cases). But it’s also a … More Top 5 Picks: Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
January is generally a quiet and somewhat gloomy month where the Christmas come-down is most potent but it will end on a high as one of Ireland’s premier celebrations of traditional and folk music will take place later this week. The annual TradFest Temple Bar is taking place from 27 to 31 January and our … More Top 5 Picks: Trad Music Festivals in Ireland 2016
Do you ever watch cookery programmes and wish that you could dish up fabulous cuisine like the chef on screen? If so, there are plenty of places all over the country where you can learn a few recipes from the best AND maybe even get a weekend away out of it too. Below is our … More Top 5 Picks: Culinary Breaks with Cookery Schools
Whether it’s going back to the gym or cutting back on the coffee, swearing off alcohol or vowing to yourself that you’ll finally master that musical instrument, what’s the New Year without resolutions? Instead of making that half-hearted promise to travel more, the Best of Ireland Series has some specific resolutions for you to consider … More Top 5 Travel Resolutions for 2016
Christmas Day is nearly upon us and by now, you’ll be getting your fill of wrestling with wrapping paper and sticky tape, cheesy festive songs, mice pies and all the rest. But come 27 December, many of us will be struggling with an overdose of dodgy television, a serious Cadbury Roses hangover and the looming … More Top 5 picks: Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2015
We love a good Christmas Market; who doesn’t? There’s something extremely special about them, from the handmade local crafts and foods to the warming hot chocolate bobbing in gloved hands, all set to the theme tune of jolly Christmas tunes or the sound of a choir somewhere in the distance. From their earliest incarnations all … More Top 5 Christmas Markets
T’is the season for long queues, sweltering shops and festive songs on replay as you try to get the perfect gifts for family and friends. Love it or hate it, the Christmas shopping is a ritual we have to go through. The worst of it is that it’s hard to find something truly unique but … More Top 7 Picks: Christmas Craft Shopping
The Irish are sticklers for traditions and rituals. We love them. Sunday dinners are treated like an almost religious experience (and like Mass, you’ll be talked about if you miss it) and don’t dare trying to change channels during The Late Late Show. Of course, this love of tradition extends to Christmas. In honour of … More Top 10 Things Every Irish Christmas Should Include
Far too often seen through the car window on the way to somewhere else, Ireland’s midland region can get a raw deal in terms of visitor numbers. But the midlands is a real hidden gem when it comes to weekends away or short holidays so it’s perfect for a rejuvenating winter break. In this week’s … More Top 5 Picks: Winter Breaks in the Midlands
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