Ireland

The Republic of Ireland (or Éire in Irish Gaelic), is also called the Emerald Isle due to the national symbol of the Shamrock, which is a type of clover. The Republic of Ireland is filled with castles, ancient history, incredible wild spaces, bustling cities and of course Guinness. Here...

Green fields, rolling hills, cosy pubs, Guinness, Irish dancing and singing are the things that make me think about Ireland. However, Ireland has also had a sad and troubled past. In the 19th century, there was The Great Famine, and the 20th century brought about the rise of the...

Ireland is separated into two main regions; the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The history of both regions has been fierce and often bloody, however, more recently, the two have joined together to welcome visitors from all over the world to Ireland. In Northern Ireland, the currency is...

Dublin, the capital and the largest city in Ireland, has become a very popular city year-round. The infrastructure is all you would expect from a popular city and the rural nature of the country means there are also plenty of day trips, especially from spring onwards. If you want...

Often referred to as the Emerald Isle, Ireland's nickname is for obvious reasons; it is very green. The British departed from Ireland just over a century ago, but the province of Ulster in the northeast remained within the United Kingdom. For virtually all practical purposes, other than government, the...

Tucked away in the South-West of the country, Cork is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Even so, its compact city centre and relaxed vibe somehow makes it feel more like a large town than a big city. But, that’s not to say it isn’t jam-packed with...