Check out our articles, tips, and inspiration to help you plan your trip to Ireland.
On the banks of the Boyne, the outline of Trim Castle remains one of Ireland’s defining medieval landmarks. But travellers hoping to pass through its gates this winter will need to revise their plans:…
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Two names on the same bill, bringing an entire world of guitars back into view. Scorpions and Europe will come together in Dublin on 30 June 2027, with the former headlining and the latter…
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A language can carry memory without being confined to the past. With Kneecap, Irish now takes the form of rap that asserts its place in today’s world. For some young people, cultural belonging also…
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An event outside City Hall, voices rising into the night and an entire city entering the festive season: Belfast is preparing for its big Christmas lights switch-on. On Saturday 14 November 2026, the ceremony…
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For U2 fans, the countdown is gathering pace. After the announcements and the dates to compare, it is time to choose a city and prepare for ticket access. The first European presales for The…
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A journey can begin on a ring road, long before the cliffs and winding Atlantic lanes. Leaving Dublin, with left-hand driving still unfamiliar, purple signs are a reminder that a road trip also requires…
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A semester in Ireland often begins long before the first class: finding accommodation, gathering documents, then booking a flight without throwing a student budget off balance. For eligible members of the Erasmus Student Network,…
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In Derry, the journey begins in a pub. Bennigan’s Bar is hosting The Coffin Ship, a theatrical experience inspired by voyages during the Great Famine. Presented as part of Derry Halloween, this new production…
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In Cork, Halloween has a silhouette that can be recognised from afar. A long dragon, outsized forms, a procession that turns the street into a stage: the Dragon of Shandon returns on 31 October…
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The Titanic is recognisable by its silhouette. In Belfast, however, one experience invites visitors to approach it through a sense less often used in museums: smell. Announced as part of Titanic Belfast’s autumn programme,…
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