Our own journeys around Ireland

Reviews of destinations and events in Ireland

We love to travel around Ireland as much as anyone. Here is a sample of our own travels across the Emerald Isle.

O'Neill's bar on the Beara Peninsula
A Weekend on the Beara Peninsula

Escape to the country and get away from it all in this peaceful region of Ireland's South West.

A boat on Kenmare Bay
Spend a Day on Kenmare Bay

Plan your escape to this wonderfully remote area on Ireland's rugged west coast.

Dublin tourist attraction, Guinness Storehouse
How to do Dublin in Just One Day

Get the most out of just 24 hours in Ireland's most visited and vibrant tourist hotspot.

Locals on Inishturk Island
An island with 53 inhabitants

Inishturk Island. The school has just 3 pupils but the locals can still field a GAA team.

The Lake Distinct in England
The English Lake District

Our journey to find the location of a framed landscape photo given to us as a wedding gift.

Ice cream in Bray, Ireland
Ice cream on the beach in Sunny Bray

An ideal day trip destination for anyone looking to escape the bustle of busy Dublin.

Hook Head in County Wexford
Wexford in the Sunny South East

Glorious beaches and quaint villages make Wexford a treat for anyone wanting to unwind.

West Cork Model Railway Village
Clonakilty's Model Railway Village

Young and old will be fascinated by this impressive network of model villages and railways.

Westport, County Mayo
Westport on the Wild Atlantic Way

Welcome to Pirate Country! See the 365 islands of Clew Bay and enjoy unspoiled sandy beaches.

St Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland
St Patrick's Day 2023

Our journey to the town of Ballincollig, County Cork for Paddy's Day 2023.

Dragon of Shandon, Cork, Ireland
Halloween Dragon of Shandon

Images of the Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork, held every year to celebrate Halloween.

Image of St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day in Pictures

See St Patrick's Day as it is celebrated around the world (19 hilarious images)

Storm Ophelia Cork City
Images of Storm Ophelia

Images of the devastation as Ireland is battered by winds speeds in excess of 156 km/h.

Skiing in the Galtee Mountains, Ireland
Skiing the Galtee Mountains

After Storm Emma brought heavy snow to Ireland, we went skiing on Galtymore mountain.

Snow in Cork, Ireland
The Beast from the East

Heavy snow reaches Cork City as the infamous Beast from the East Storm makes landfall.

St Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland
St Patrick's Day 2018

Cork City and rural Co. Kerry host two very different parades on St Patrick's Day 2018.

Franciscan Well Brewery, Cork City
Franciscan Well: A Modern Irish Brewery

Take a tour and sample the goods on a visit to Cork's own Franciscan Well Brewery.