Ireland for Independent Travellers
Over 1600 pages of friendly unbiased advice for touring Ireland, what to see and what to avoid.
St Canice's Cathedral
St Canice's Cathedral was built during the early 13th century on the site of an earlier monastic settlement which gave the city of Kilkenny its name, Chill Choinneach, meaning the Church of Canice. The 31m high round tower, one of very few which... [More]
Featured Articles
Taking Photographs in Ireland“Taking Photographs in Ireland” offers shooting tips for amateur digital camera users travelling to Ireland. Much of the information is also...
Holy WellsAlmost every part of Ireland has at least one Holy Well, places usually associated with local saints and whose water is believed by many to have healing...
Newpark House, Co Clare
A real working family farmhouse of the old style with the warmth and hospitality which that implies fully in evidence. The building is in an unusual castellated... [More]
What's on in Ireland
Those who are happiest with their nose in a book will be right at home at Listowel Writers Week, a lively annual celebration of all kinds of writing.
Hard Rain Exhibition
May 1st - Aug 31st
Docklands Maritime Festival
May 30th - June 2nd
Feile na Tuaithe (Country Festival)
May 24th - 25th
Latest Blog
Great Idea or Pie in the Sky?
A cable car high over the River Liffey connecting Hueston Station and the Docklands, giving tourists panoramic views over the whole city. That's the proposal...
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