“People of the Burren” Highlights Co. Clare
A documentary TV series produced by the Burren Ecotourism Network is featuring local people who live and work in one...
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May 5, 2021 / County Clare Attractions, The Burren
April 30, 2021 / County Mayo Attractions, Movie Locations in Ireland
North Mayo Looks Splendid in Hollywood Movie
The reviews weren't exactly kind but if you can put aside the botched-up job on the Irish accents, the Hollywood...
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March 9, 2021 / Irish Music, St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Virtually
Updated October 2021: While the celebration of Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day festivities didn't happen in person in 2020 or 2021...
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February 19, 2021 / Co. Kerry Attractions, Ireland's National Parks
Killarney National Park a Sister to US Park
Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry is the first national park in Ireland to join the United States’ Sister Parks...
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February 12, 2021 / Belfast Attractions, Belfast Tours
Belfast’s SoundYard Inspired by Historic Shipyards
Can you imagine what the Harland & Wolff Shipyard must have been like in the early 1900s as thousands of...
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Glass of Thrones Installation On Display
The Glass of Thrones installation, which is based on the popular "Games of Thrones" series is now on permanent display...
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December 5, 2020 / County Kerry Attractions, Food in Ireland
Dingle Food Festival Highlights Ireland’s Emerging Foodie Scene
The annual Dingle Food Festival has emerged as one of Ireland's most popular foodie events, attracting over 10,000 visitors and...
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November 18, 2020 / County Clare Attractions, Ecotourism Attractions
Burren Eco Tourism Network Wins Award
Lonely Planet, in its selection of up-and-coming sustainable tourist attractions around the world, has chosen the Burren Eco-Tourism Network as...
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November 16, 2020 / County Sligo Archaeology
Prehistoric Rock Art Found on Sligo Tomb
Prehistoric rock art found on a centuries-old monument in North Sligo is adding to the county’s already rich heritage of...
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November 15, 2020 / Ireland's Greenways
Ireland’s Greenways to be Enhanced
With an increased interest in walking and cycling throughout Ireland in recent years, it’s no surprise that Ireland’s greenways are...
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