The Irish punt, often simply referred to as the punt, was the currency of Ireland before the country adopted the euro. In essence it was the Irish version of the British Pound Sterling, and the two currencies were closely linked for many years. What is a Punt in Ireland? The Irish punt was in circulation … Read more
It might be a boring question, but if you’ve ever travelled beyond your own shores you’ll know just how important it is to know what plugs are used in Ireland. Luckily for you, the answer is easy to remember. Ireland uses the same plugs as the United Kingdom! Perfect if you happen to be travelling … Read more
The Potato Famine in Ireland goes by many names. Sometimes known as the Potato Famine, the Great Famine, or the Great Hunger, it left a legacy in Ireland that is still felt here on the island today. Did you know that the Irish population still hasn’t recovered to pre-famine levels? The current population residing on … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting us here on the Emerald Isle anytime soon, you might catch sight of more “red heads” or “gingers” than usual… But is it a lazy stereotype? Or are there actually more Irish red heads than you’d expect to find elsewhere? Well, according to World Population Review, approximately 10% of our … Read more
In the grand scheme of things, the Emerald Isle is just a small spec in the totality of the world. So we won’t take it too personally if you’re a little unsure of where Ireland is exactly. Let’s fix that! What Continent is Ireland in? Ireland is located in Europe and is found in the … Read more
The saying goes in Ireland, you’re either a Jameson or a Bushmills person. So which are you? In reality, both are iconic Irish whiskey brands known worldwide but today we’re going to dig into where Bushmills Whiskey originates from. If you’re a big fan of whiskey and you’re planning to visit Northern Ireland then a … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting us here on the Emerald Isle, then a trip along the Wild Atlantic Way should be near the top of your list from day one! Obviously the west coast of Ireland has existed in its beautiful, rugged form for millennia but more recently Tourism Ireland, the tourism body for the … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Northern Ireland and want to tick off every city then stick with us. If you didn’t already know there are 6 cities in Northern Ireland which are: Belfast, Armagh, Derry, Newry, Lisburn and Bangor. A bit like Northern Ireland itself, the cities are a lot smaller than what you … Read more
When people sing of Molly Malone, Cockles and Mussels, they’re also signing about our fair city and capital, Dublin. The city itself welcomes millions of visitors every single year, and you might be next! With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most popular options of where to stay in Dublin. … Read more
It’s arguably our most famous export. It’s known by many names. A pint of plain, the black stuff, a pint of stout (which almost exclusively only means one thing in Ireland, unless you’re in Cork…), but where is Guinness made? Guinness is one of the most famous beers in the world and was first brewed … Read more