Scotland. A Spirit of its own: Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Scotland has a spirit of its own. It’s not something you can put in words, but its presence is undeniable. In 2017, Year of His...
Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign has won another award – this time for ‘Best Use of Social Media’, at the annual Travel Marketing Awards, which took place recently in London. Beating off sti...
Alan Kavanagh is a singer-songwriter from the small town of Ashbourne, Ireland. He is currently based in Canada, where he has gone viral with his rendition of the late, great Leonard Cohen’s &#...
“My favourite place to play golf is in Ireland,” says Bill Murray. “It’s the most beautiful country to play golf in. And when you come as a guest, you’re treated like a king.” After ...
The Dubliners’ Dublin The founder of The Dubliners’ Ronnie Drew, takes you on a guided tour through his city, Dublin, mixed up with great songs and rare interviews with each member of The ...
Highland games once saw clan members go head-to-head in fierce competition – and you’ll still see this enthusiasm when clans muster all their might in a tug-war. These days, clan attendanc...
For many, one of the most memorable sights of the Highland games is the massed bands, when hundreds of pipers and drummers from different groups come together to play and march in unison. Look out for...
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the 17th March, better known as St. Patrick’s Day, is our national holiday. Every year, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade helps to organise ove...
As we move into spring with buds starting to blossom and birds chirping happily, we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This calls for fresh new styles and colours to brighten our day...
