Ireland

16 Cool Things to Do in Dungarvan and Nearby (Including the Iconic Waterford Greenway)

Dungarvan is a town in County Waterford, Ireland with a population of approximately 10,000 people. Nestled along a picturesque harbour, we found during the 12…

Scenic view of the River Shannon in Athlone, Ireland, featuring pleasure boats moored at the marina with dramatic cloud reflections on the water.

15 Fun Things to Do in Athlone and Around Ireland’s Midlands

Nestled along the River Shannon, this Irish town is often overlooked, but totally worth visiting.

A pink Georgian door in the background with a tree laden with cherry blossoms in the foreground left of center.

Dublin in April: 17 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Dublin in April? I lived in Ireland for 12 years, close to Dublin City Centre and had the…

A low-angle shot of the weathered stone walls of St. John's Castle, featuring narrow slit windows and a small arched entrance. The foreground is filled with vibrant pink foxgloves and green foliage under an overcast sky.

How to Plan the Best Road Trip to Carlingford Lough from Dublin

Carlingford Lough is an area of great natural beauty located less than a 2-hour drive north of Dublin and one of our favorite hidden gems…

A narrow, winding asphalt road curves through the lush green, rolling hills of the Irish countryside. Low stone walls and wooden fence posts line the road, leading past scattered white cottages toward a deep blue sea under a soft, cloudy sky.

12 of the Best Ireland Self-Driving Tours (A Local’s Guide)

I lived my expat life in Ireland for 12 years and during that time I did a lot of road trips. Are you planning an…

Low-angle shot of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin, featuring its sharp, angular glass and steel facade pointing toward a clear blue sky. To the right, the modern checkered pattern of the Marker Hotel creates a geometric contrast against the theatre's tilted glass walls.

Dublin in May: 21 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Dublin in May? I lived in Ireland for 12 years, close to Dublin City Centre and had the…

A modern glass pedestrian tunnel decorated for St. Patrick's Day with large green, white, and orange balloon arches following the curve of the ceiling. Three large green shamrock cutouts hang from the center of the walkway, leading toward airport directional signs in the distance.

Dublin in March: 14 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Dublin in March? I lived in Ireland for 12 years, close to Dublin City Centre and had the…

A scenic view of a shallow, rocky stream in the foreground with the historic stone round tower and ruins of Glendalough nestled among green trees and rolling hills in the background.

Dublin Day Trip Ideas: A Local’s Guide

Ireland is a relatively small island that is easy to get around by train, bus, or car. While I do recommend taking a proper Irish…

The famous bright red exterior of The Temple Bar in Dublin, adorned with lush hanging flower boxes and traditional gold-leaf signage on a cobblestone street corner.

88 Pictures of Dublin That Will Make You Feel Like You’re There

Are you in need of a virtual tour of Dublin to inspire your next trip? Pictures of Dublin are worth a thousand words and will…

The modern, geometric white checkered facade of The Marker Hotel reflected in the calm waters of Grand Canal Dock, representing contemporary luxury accommodation in Dublin.

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The exterior of Devitt's Lounge Bar at night, covered in a wall of fairy lights and featuring a sign that reads: "Christmas Time Is Guinness Time."

Dublin in December: 11 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Dublin in December? I lived my expat life in Ireland for 12 years, close to Dublin City Centre…