When my parents came to visit me in Dublin, we went to the Arlington Hotel’s Restaurant Legends Bar in Temple Bar to see the show with Irish live music and Irish Dancing and we sat at the table “pull your own pint”. I knew how it worked because last summer I worked in a campground where I was often the barmaid but my parents had no idea of how to pull a pint, so it made me think of writing a little something on “How to Pull the Perfect Pint”. ... Continue reading »

As you all know, I am an intern here at Tourireland, and I am leaving in a month. I started thinking of the places I didn’t have time to visit yet, and probably won’t have time but for which I will certainly come back to Ireland. ... Continue reading »

You find yourself on vacation in a country that you’re not familiar with. It’s a different climate, a different culture, different currency. But more often that not, the most baffling thing you can come up against while on vacation is a strange place name. I’ve been there – approached a stranger looking for directions and repeated my destination over and over as they patiently tried to humour my request. ... Continue reading »

Have you ever been to Armagh? I had a quick look of what to do in Armagh, there are sooooo many things to see: Historical attractions, Houses and Parks, Beautiful sceneries… I couldn’t talk about all my discoveries, I had to choose. ... Continue reading »

Hello, Hello, Hello! Have you ever been to Belfast? No? Oh Shame on you. Well guess what? This year you have to go, and there is a good reason: “Titanic Belfast”. Tomorrow is the Titanic Belfast Launch Festival - The official opening of Titanic Belfast! Immerse yourself in the amazing story of Belfast in the 1900s, take a spin in the Shipyard Ride, experience life on board and learn about Titanic’s maiden voyage, her tragic sinking, the many stories of human endeavor, and the technology and science that finally found her, and helped to solve some of the many mysteries surrounding that fateful night in 1912. ... Continue reading »

Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17th March. It commemorates Saint Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland) and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th Century and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general. The day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire (especially shamrocks), and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol, which is often proscribed during the rest of the season. ... Continue reading »

The Guinness Storehouse Reveals its St. Patrick's Day Plan. and it looks set to be the friendliest day of the year. Today, the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s No. 1 International visitor attraction, announced their exciting plans to attempt to set a Guinness World Record by making March 17th the World’s Friendliest Day during the three day St. Patrick’s Festival at the Storehouse. ... Continue reading »

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we whipped out the history books and searched through Ireland’s past for some of its more romantic stories. The result: our top three Irish Couples of the Ages. ... Continue reading »

A visit to Northern Ireland is an unforgettable experience. Within the 6 Northern counties you’ll find a mix of fantastic cities and picturesque rural-town lands. You’ll find history and heritage and attractions, which have to be seen to be believed. It’s not easy to pick 5 favourites but if you’re planning a trip to Northern Ireland, here are five things which you absolutely cannot miss: ... Continue reading »

Temple Bar is often referred to as Dublin’s cultural hub – a title which the famous area wears proudly on its sleeve come rain or shine. But next week, get ready for 5 day session, because starting on the 25th January, Temple Bar is set to sing and dance its heart out like never before to a roaring soundtrack of Irish music. ... Continue reading »

Sunday 11th December 2011 - The GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, announced details of a 10 million euro, 3 year re-investment plan which will commence in the New Year. Once completed, the new developments will further enhance the seven storey GUINNESS experience and future proof the attraction to accommodate a projected growth in visitor numbers in the coming years. ... Continue reading »

Ireland’s County Galway is the perfect place for all you foodies out there this September! There is not one – but three Food Festivals taking place here this month! As it is the start of the Oyster Season, the main focus of the festivals is on delicacies from the sea. But no matter if you are a seafood lover or not – make sure to travel west this September to taste all that Galway has to offer. ... Continue reading »

Recently, I was lucky enough to head down to Cork for the weekend with my friends which is hard to believe as it is so so difficult to organise a weekend that suits everyone! but we managed to find a date and we all headed off! and I have to say it really was a brilliant jam packed weekend. So here’s some some of my recommended must see’s while you there :) ... Continue reading »