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If you have a camera — or even a dream where you’re accepting the award for Shot of the Year from National Geographic — the Emerald Isle is for you. It’s the magic, the promise and the power of the landscape: it changes, shifts and transforms. Its rock faces are harsh, steep and unforgiving. Its flora and fauna are beautiful, […]

Ireland’s Attractions – Beaches While on your self drive tour of Ireland why not take in some of Ireland’s best known and loved attractions – Irish beaches. Ireland has hundreds of beaches that you can explore while on your self-drive tour of Ireland. Just in the last few days Tripadvisor has announced its top ten […]

As you may be aware, 2016 is a big year in Ireland. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 Rising, a pivotal point in Irish history. The 1916 Rising lit the fuse that eventually led to 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland getting their independence from Britain. The Rebellion took place […]

Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s top attractions with thousands upon thousands flocking here every year. The current castle, which replaced two previous castles on the same site, was built in 1446 by the King of Munster, Dermot McCarthy. The history of the ‘Blarney Stone’ itself is a bit more difficult to decipher. Some say […]

Ring of Kerry is something to remember forever. The most famous must see attraction in County Kerry – The Ring of Kerry is going to be something you will remember forever. The stunning scenery will live forever in the mind those who travel the Ring of Kerry, views such as the image below taken at […]