Category Archives: Irish History

Top Spots to Explore Ireland’s Potato Famine Past

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Irish Tourism

The Irish Potato Famine had a huge impact on the country, reducing our population by about 20%. Learn where to experience its legacy first-hand in Ireland. Continue reading →

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Unique Puck Fair: Want To Crown A Wild Goat King?

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Ireland loves a wacky festival. The Puck Fair, where we crown a wild goat king, is one you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

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Have Fun in Ireland: Top Dingle Festivals

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Dingle is one of Ireland’s top spots for festivals! So go on—mark your calendar. Dingle has something for everyone! Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things to Do in Belfast – Discovering Ireland

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Irish Tourism

If you’re in Dublin, don’t rule out a trip to Belfast city! It’s a mere 2 hour train away! Here are our picks of the top 5 places to visit…

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Top Attractions To Visit In Cork…

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Seamus O'Murchu

The county of Cork is situated along the South West coast and the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. With many sights, activities and stunning attractions on offer, there’s never been a better time to discover the picturesque county. Many of … Continue reading →

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The Great Irish Famine Books and Movies

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those planning on embarking on an exciting vacation to Ireland in 2021, reading up on the history of Ireland’s provides a great insight into the country.

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Top Places In West Cork To Visit For A Romantic Adventure

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Seamus O'Murchu

The happiness of the big day is still in the air and the love makes everything magic to keep dreaming about the future together…. There is no better place than West Cork to make you feel these emotions. The sea, … Continue reading →

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Things To Do In Dublin With Kids

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin is the capital of Ireland and provides many facilities and sights to see when traveling with children. Entertaining children can sometimes be tough, but Dublin boasts child-friendly activities that have been visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each … Continue reading →

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Spend from Great Britain visitors to Ireland up by 18%

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourists visiting Ireland from Great Britain spent €33 million more between January and March 2016 than in the same period in 2015, making a vast increase of 18%. In this period, British tourists were found to have spent €214 million … Continue reading →

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How many Dublin’s are there in the United States?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

To many living in Ireland there is only one Dublin but, in the US, Dublin can refer to not only one, two or three locations but as many as nine. We delve a little deeper into how they got their names. Continue reading →

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