Let's talk about a place that doesn't just sit pretty on a postcard but fair yanks you into its story, a rugged chunk of Ireland that'll leave its mark on you, long after your boots are dry. We're heading up to the wilds of Donegal, to a peninsula called Hornhead, near a village that sounds like it's straight out of a folk song—Dunfanaghy. Forget your gentle, rolling hills for a moment; this is…

Way out on Ireland's wild west coast, on the lovely Valentia Island in County Kerry, you'll find Geokaun Mountain and its dramatic Fogher Cliffs. Now, it's not just the highest point on the island; it's an amazing natural wonder, like a viewing platform for an amazing all-around view of famous Irish views and a doorway into hundreds of years of history and old legends. Walking its paths means…

Ever had the feeling like you wanted to escape to somewhere that needed a timeout? Well, there is this amazing little spot called Scattery Island just off the coast of Kilrush in County Clare. It's right in the Shannon Estuary. Its Irish name, Inis Cathaigh, means the "island of the cathach," and there's a wilder story behind that name. This isn't just any old island; think ancient ruins,…

Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Dublin's busy centre, Howth Head sticks up like a rough green watcher, forming the north side of Dublin Bay. This isn't just a pretty hill; the Howth Hills have a deep, magical charm, a world where old legends mix with amazing views. You can feel history in every rustling leaf. Wandering through its green stuff is like starting a trip that shows you not just…

Tucked away in a fold of the West Cork landscape, not far from the lively town of #skibbereen, there's this unique lake, probably unlike any you've seen before: Lough Hyne. It's not just any old lake; it's got this deep, magical charm, a real hidden gem where history and magic meet in the way its special salty waters come and go. Getting lost in old legends here makes you feel the real heartbeat…

Deep in a dramatic valley carved by glaciers in West Cork, where the River Lee starts its journey, there's this place with real peace and magical charm: #gouganebarra. It's not just a pretty spot in a National Forest Park; it’s a peaceful place where old legends feel real, where old stories about saints mix perfectly with amazing views of green stuff and calm lakes. Visiting Gougane Barra means…

From the scenic fishing village of Portmagee in County Kerry, with its colourful boats dancing against a backdrop of rolling green hills, a truly astonishing adventure awaits you. This is where you begin your journey with Skelligs Rock Cruises for the unbelievable trip to one of Europe's most iconic and stunningly mysterious islands: Skellig Michael, along with its equally dramatic, bird-filled…

Sticking right out into the massive Atlantic from the shores of West Cork, near the lovely town of Bantry, you'll find the Sheep's Head Peninsula—a place with a wild charm and loads of old stories. This isn't your gentle, rolling countryside; nope, it's all dramatic cliffs, windy hills, and a deep feeling of history mixed into the landscape. Here, the wind whispers secrets of old legends across…

Places on Earth are not just dots on maps, right? They are more like ancient beings, full of stories, waiting to be discovered. One of those places is The Great Blasket Island, An Blascaod Mór, located just off the tip of Dingle's fierce Peninsula. It surely does not invite gently. Instead, it harshly and wind-bitten summons a place that has truly witnessed everything—joy, immense creativity,…

Sally Gap is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous places near Dublin. It is among the first places tourists visit on their journey around the island. As soon as you start navigating the narrow road to Sally Gap, you quickly realise this will be an unusual road trip. And even though this area is on every itinerary, the road is mostly deserted, and you will meet only a few cars there. Whether you…