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It is one of Ireland’s most photographed castles, yet its future hangs on a particularly complex set of circumstances. In Kinvara, County Galway, Dunguaire Castle has been closed to the public for several years.…
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Organising a school trip to Ireland is largely a matter of planning ahead: first the educational project, then the formalities, transport, accommodation, budget and supervision. Well planned, this trip offers pupils far more than…
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It is one of the most precious written records of medieval Ireland. The Annals of Inisfallen, a manuscript comprising 57 vellum leaves and closely associated with the monks of Killarney, have returned to Ireland…
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Just a few steps from O’Connell Street, behind the stalls and shopfronts of one of Dublin’s oldest shopping streets, four houses tell the story of the final hours of one of the defining events…
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He had become a true legend in Dingle. For nearly four decades, Fungie swam in the waters of County Kerry, accompanying boats and spontaneously approaching people. After disappearing in October 2020, the celebrated dolphin…
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Animal bones, medieval pottery, a mysterious circular kiln and a large cesspit: work at Ardee Castle in County Louth has revealed part of the history buried beneath the castle. Some of the discoveries date…
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Tourists are returning to Ireland. After a more difficult year for the sector in 2025, overseas visitor numbers have risen sharply since the start of 2026. Between January and July, nearly 3.9 million overseas…
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It measures just 2 millimetres, but it could delay one of Donald Trump’s projects in Ireland. In Doonbeg, County Clare, the presence of a tiny protected snail is complicating plans to build a new…
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A brand-new festival is set to take over Dublin’s quays in September 2026. On 12 and 13 September, the Irish capital will host the first Dublin City Council Liffey Festival, a largely free event…
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U2 pay tribute to one of the great figures of Irish music. Bono’s band have just unveiled their own version of Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, a Shane MacGowan track recorded by The Pogues…
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