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On 18 September 2026, Ross Castle will reclaim for one evening some of the atmosphere that once filled its Great Hall. As part of Culture Night, traditional musicians Dean and Brandon Griffin will perform…
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For one day, the banks of the Boyne will be transported back to the 17th century. Musketeers, artillerymen, pikemen, barber-surgeons and costumed soldiers will take over Oldbridge Estate in County Meath on Sunday 13…
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From 28 September 2026, several ferry operators will tighten their boarding requirements on routes between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. On certain Irish Ferries and Stena Line services, all passengers will now…
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Passengers on a sea excursion off Achill Island in County Mayo were treated to a most unusual encounter. As their boat was returning from Achill Head, a sunfish, or Mola mola, surfaced near Keem…
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In Belfast, one of the most spectacular settings associated with the Titanic has regained its full splendour. On 9 September 2026, Titanic Belfast announced the reopening of its Titanic Suite following an extensive refurbishment.…
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It is a heist that could almost have come straight from a British comedy: nearly 900 kegs of Guinness disappeared after two trailers were stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The cargo,…
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Brittany Ferries has launched a new offer for families: children aged 15 and under can travel free on crossings departing between 16 October 2026 and 22 February 2027. The promotion includes travel to Ireland…
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In Galway, oysters are no longer simply shucked in seconds to applause: in 2026, they will be enjoyed as ice cream too. The Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, a long-standing fixture on Ireland’s…
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An archaeological discovery announced in early September 2026 could profoundly alter what was thought to be known about Ireland’s earliest inhabitants. In eight caves in the south-west of the country, an international team says…
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In a quiet residential area of south Belfast lies a building that would be easy to overlook. Yet behind its 1.5-metre-thick concrete walls is a former bunker designed to coordinate Northern Ireland’s response to…
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