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Sustainable travel has become an important facet of Ireland’s tourism industry, and is heartily embraced by communities, hospitality venues, small businesses, environmentalists and political leaders. It is a modern-day mindset that protects the island from short and long term damages, while offering visitors a respectful and responsible way to enjoy this precious island and leave…
Belfast, a city of undeniable musical chops and outrageously gifted musicians, has been officially named as a UNESCO City of Music in November 2021. The prestigious honor puts Belfast in the company of musical bastions like Glasgow, Liverpool, Kingston, Havana and Kansas City, and confirms what many of us already know: this city rocks! World-renowned…
Did you know that 70 million people around the world claim Irish ancestry, including 30 million in the U.S. alone? The Irish Diaspora is a testament to the intrepid Irish who by necessity or adventure bravely explored new frontiers. There are countless joys to visiting Ireland but researching your family tree is clearly one of…
Ireland is a moveable feast of delicious home-grown produce, dairy products, meats and fish, all native to the island. Here’s just a sampling of nine cool food treks you can enjoy while also taking in the beauty of coastal fishing ports, cities and tucked-away towns. 1. Moran’s Oyster Cottage, County Galway Located in a 250-year-old cottage…
Visitors to Ireland have long savored the island’s incredible food and drink products, through culinary tours, restaurants, farmer’s markets, food festivals, farm visits, brewery tours and seafood festivals. And lately, tourists are enthusiastically adding Irish whiskey to their travel itineraries. Currently there are more than 30 distilleries in Ireland, and 17 of them have visitor…
HBO’s wildly popular Game of Thrones has thrilled audiences around the world, and even though the last episode was aired on May 18, 2019, the spirit of the show lives on in Northern Ireland. That’s because many of the show’s 72 episodes were filmed there over the past decade, and Northern Ireland’s historic and dramatic scenery is…
For visitors looking for an urban experience, Ireland has two cities you can’t miss. Dublin, the Capital of the Irish Republic, and Belfast, the Capital of Northern Ireland, are amazing places that blend together proud histories, bustling downtowns, and a distinct blend of history, culture and natural beauty that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. …
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