News in Ireland


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Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




Irish tattoos: the most inspiring ideas

15 October 2024
Ireland has always been a source of inspiration when it comes to tattoos. Drawing on Irish culture to create magnificent works of art! If you too are looking for ideas for an Irish-style tattoo, you’ve come to the right place. … [...]




Top 8 of Ireland’s most haunted castles!

14 October 2024
Did you know? Ireland has thousands of castles! Sometimes intact, sometimes in ruins, some are the bearers of myths and legends, often frightening! Some even seem to be haunted! Curious to know which ones? Don’t worry: here are the top … [...]




Northern Ireland: the Northern Lights put on a show last night!

11 October 2024
Every year, Northern Ireland is the scene of the marvellous Northern Lights, coloring the sky in every possible way. And last night was no exception! Thanks to a marked increase in solar activity, all the atmospheric conditions were ripe for … [...]




Alcoholism in Ireland: cliché or reality?

7 October 2024
It’s a well-known fact: Ireland wouldn’t be Ireland without its traditional beers, its whisky expertise, and its countless Irish pubs per square kilometer! But is this image of an Ireland where every inhabitant presents himself with a glass in hand … [...]




Renting an apartment in Dublin for a holiday: is it a good idea?

7 October 2024
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, lively culture, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or an extended stay, one of the questions many travelers face … [...]




Ireland: a farmer discovers 5,000-year-old butter buried under his land!

3 October 2024
Nothing could have foreshadowed the discovery made by Michael Boyle, a farmer living in Donegal, Ireland. While digging on his Irish farm, he discovered a 22-kilo slab of bog butter! Over 5,000 years old, in excellent condition! Peat butter, a … [...]




Scotland’s First Minister believes in a reunited Ireland in the years to come

19 September 2024
Ireland and Scotland in the same fight? Humza Yousaf, recently elected First Minister of Scotland, has said that if Scotland gains independence, he will actively support the reunification of Ireland. In a speech to the annual conference of the Scottish … [...]




Ireland – It’s already time to plan your Saint Patrick’s Day 2025!

17 September 2024
If you too dream of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, the original home of the festival, then it’s already time to get started! September is the perfect time to start planning the event, and do things the easy way. … [...]




Ireland – Three mysterious shipwrecks discovered on a beach in Portmarnock

10 September 2024
It’s an unexpected discovery for the small village of Portmarnock in County Dublin: last July, drone operator Nigel Motyer detected the presence of outcropping remains in the sand on the local beach. Very quickly, 3 separate wrecks were uncovered, and … [...]