Gardens and Green Spaces of Ireland

Information on some of the gardens and green spaces in Ireland that are there to be enjoyed by the whole family.

The Art of Shopping as a Tourist in Ireland

If you have devoted any length of study to the amenities an attractions that await you in Ireland, you should by now be aware that Ireland is a first-rate shopping destination, surpassing many other locations around the world with its eclectic mix of modern and cutting-edge and the truly delightful products of the old cottage [...]

Cape Clear Island

The island of Cape Clear is situated off the south coast of Ireland and to the south west of Cork City. The island is roughly 3 miles long and 1 mile wide and lies roughly 8 miles off the coast of Ireland. The ferry to Cape Clear Island takes 45 minutes from Baltimore or Schull [...]

Saint Stephens Green

Saint Stephen’s Green (or Stephen’s Green, to Dubliners) sits just off the top of Grafton Street. It is a calm green area in the centre of Dublin. Not quite Central Park, but 27 acres nonetheless of calm, away from the traffic and bustle of the city center. The Green makes a good place to take [...]

History and Heritage in Dublin

In a country such as Ireland, with such a rich and impressive history, it is easy to understand why such efforts are underway to both preserve and promote the heritage of the country. Ireland’s story dates back to the prehistoric, with rich archaeological deposits found all over the country. Visitors to Dublin are in a [...]

Castles and Fine Homes of Dublin

The Dublin region is rich in history and heritage, and its culture reflects a history that stretches back for centuries. While many North Americans consider anything over one or two hundred years of age positively ancient, in Ireland this is little more than a drop in the bucket. Homes still occupied today are as many [...]

Trim Castle

Information on Trim Castle in County Meath.