Every country has a national symbol and Ireland is no different. National symbols are everywhere, and you’ll realise this with the Irish symbol as well. What starts hundreds or thousands of years before, eventually becomes intertwined with the everyday culture around us. Let’s take a look at the history and meaning behind Irelands national symbol. … Read more
Butter is included in the diets of many people from across the world. From smothering it on toast in the morning to using it for baking cakes it’s long been a staple pantry item because of its versatility but Irish butter does seem to be better than most… Even if we do say so ourselves. … Read more
Dublin might be the capital, but for many Galway is the city of their heart. Known for its vibrant nightlife and world-class culinary food scene, Galway is located along the west coast of our famous Emerald Isle. By population count, it is the sixth biggest city here, with approximately 80,000 residents in the area, and … Read more
Northern Ireland, the 6 counties at the top of the island of Ireland, welcomes over 5 million visitors every year. A large portion of these visitors will come via travelling in southern Ireland and the airports there, but Northern Ireland also has three airports servicing both the local community and its visitors! Whether you’re planning … Read more
Ireland welcomes over 11 million tourists from far and wide every year. With our wild coastlines, lush green patchwork fields, history, culture and craic, it’s no surprise that millions fly into the Emerald Isle. If you’re considering visiting us for the first time, take a look at the airport options below where we’ll provide a … Read more
If you’ve ever visited us here in Ireland or you’re planning to visit and done some research about where you’d like to go, you’ll have undoubtedly noticed that we have what feels like hundreds of towns and villages beginning with ‘Bally’. If you’re curious as to what and why, we’re going to delve deeper into … Read more
It’s been several years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, and the formal exit took place on the 31 January 2020, meaning that the UK officially became the first country to withdraw from the European Union. It might seem strange to discuss this on an Irish website, but as … Read more
There are two options for travelling between Ireland and the United Kingdom: flight or ferry. For those who don’t wish to fly the great news is that there’s plenty of regular ferry services to take you over to us here on the Emerald Isle. Let’s take a good look at the options and prices for … Read more
Game of Thrones is an award-winning TV series that ran from 2011 to 2019 and is based on a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. Because of our amazing landscapes and incredible scenery here on the Emerald Isle, it’s no surprise that Northern Ireland featured heavily as a filming location for multiple … Read more
A visit to Ireland will bring a different experience depending on the time of year that you visit. If you want to ensure the best possible experience whilst visiting the Emerald Isle it’s important to note a lot of factors such as the climate, daylight hours, and popular times of the year vs quieter times. … Read more