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The legend of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
The big day on 17 March will soon be here and once again the world will be inspired to pay homage to St Patrick, Irish heritage and a sense of Irishness. Yet the larger-than-life figure behind the international St Patrick’s Day extravaganza is shrouded in mystery, with much of what is known about the ‘Apostle […]
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Ireland’s police force break out their dance moves
And… it’s out there – a video of the arresting dance performances of Ireland’s police force, An Garda Síochána, is lighting up social media. The dancing Gardaí have taken to scenic locations around the country to show off their moves in response to the Jerusalema Challenge craze currently sweeping the Internet. The challenge involves people around the […]
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Ireland’s leading Sean-nós dance artist showcases Connemara traditions worldwide under Lockdown.
World renowned dancer Emma O’Sullivan has been putting dancers through their paces during lockdown thanks to the wonder of technology! Best known for her street performance videos shared by over 20 million viewers worldwide, Emma is one of one of the many people in our creative and performing arts sector whose livelihood has been severely […]
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St Brigid’s Day, Celtic tradition and iconic Irish women
At the end of this particularly cold and gloomy winter the Irish are as eager as ever to mark the earliest signs of spring on St Brigid’s Day, 1 February. An iconic character in the culture of the nation, St Brigid was the first female and native-born patron saint of Ireland and remains a strong […]
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Heavenly highways: Five top road trips across the island of Ireland
The beautiful landscapes of the island of Ireland offer the road trip of a lifetime around every corner. Here’s just five that are sure to get your motor running. 1. The Wild Atlantic WayAt over 2,500 km long, and stretching from Malin Head in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, this spectacular route skirts the […]
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Fancy the job of a lifetime on an Irish island?
The dream job of working as a caretaker on a remote island off Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way is up for grabs. Two caretaking vacancies for the Great Blasket Island, which lies off the coast of County Kerry were posted on social media last week. Billy O’Connor and his partner Alice Hayes, who own four cottages and […]
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Landscapes that inspire the muse of Irish writers
Ireland’s dramatic landscape has inspired writers across the ages and continues to star in the work of the island’s contemporary novelists. From W.B. Yeats to Seamus Heaney, Joyce, Beckett and more, distinguished Irish literary figures have always employed the spectacular scenery and unique ambience of the island of Ireland in their work. And the stunning […]
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Immerse yourself in Welsh adventures
There’s no better way to experience Wales before you visit in person than with epic virtual reality 360° videos. Filmed on location with a state of the art 360° camera rig to capture all the action. Celtic Quest Coasteering, Pembrokeshire Cardiff International White Water, Cardiff Dolphin Dive Zip World Velocity, Bethesda Image Lead – © Hawlfraint y […]
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Scotland looks ahead
Visiting Scotland in 2021 will continue to look a little different. As tourism businesses across Scotland began to reopen their doors from 15th July 2020, many were putting in place protocols to adhere to health and safety guidelines, as well as creating new products and job roles to ensure guests and staff felt comfortable in […]
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The Man with the Golden Flute plays Danny Boy
Virtuoso flautist Sir James Galway is the star of a new Tourism Ireland video that features a beautiful rendition of one of the world’s most enchanting tunes. In the video, available here, which is aimed at encouraging visitors to Northern Ireland as soon as it is safe to travel again, the Belfast-born musician says that the Londonderry […]