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Date 15 September 2025

Conor McGregor Withdraws from Ireland’s Presidential Race

When Conor McGregor, the global MMA superstar, announced earlier in 2025 that he intended to run for the presidency of Ireland, many thought it was a publicity stunt or a joke. But the announcement was serious: the multi-title UFC champion … [...]




Matt Damon stuck in Ireland since containment began

13 April 2020
Confinement in Ireland delivers its share of funny situations every day. And Matt Damon won’t disagree! Indeed, the Hollywood star, who was due to shoot the film “The Last Duel” in Ireland, was forced to stay on location in the … [...]




A whale spotted swimming in Dublin’s waters!

1 April 2020
It’s a rare event: this morning, many Dubliners were able to witness a whale calmly evolving in Dublin’s waters! The 13-meter-long animal is believed to have been lost in the Liffey, the river that flows through the Irish capital, and … [...]




Killarney National Park: fire ravages 60 hectares

30 March 2020
A devastating fire has engulfed more than 60 hectares of Ireland's Killarney National Park. The fire was brought under control within 4 hours. [...]




Dublin learns more about its Viking past

29 March 2020
Dublin is a city with Viking origins. New archaeological digs provide answers about the existence of the Viking Black Pond. [...]




Kylemore Abbey lights up green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and 100 years of the Benedictine Order

11 March 2020
Kylemore Abbey celebrates St. Patrick's Day and the centenary of the Benedictine Order... by lighting up its buildings in green! [...]




Guinness Storehouse inaugurates its new Gravity Bar

9 March 2020
Discover the new Gravity Bar, the panoramic terrace at Guinness Storehouse that's been given a facelift! And we're glad to hear it! [...]




Tourism Day: more than 100 tourist sites will be exceptionally free this April 17

28 February 2020
For the first edition of "Tourism Day" (Journée du Tourisme in French), to be held this April 17, Ireland will be making over 100 of its most important tourist sites free of charge. It's a one-day initiative, but one that could easily convince you to pop over to the Emerald Isle for a short break! [...]




Derry Girls: a Derry hotel launches a themed tour dedicated to the series!

25 February 2020
The incredible success of the Derry Girls series has been the talk of the town, as the program has met with widespread public approval. This powerful series, also available on Netflix, revisits Derry in the 1990s, against a backdrop of crazy teen stories. A program full of humor and gritty tones, depicting the city of Derry at the time of the Northern Irish conflict. [...]




Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Dublin at the Guinness Storehouse!

25 February 2020
How about spending St. Patrick's Day 2020 at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland? Ireland's number 1 attraction has an exceptional program planned! [...]