Where to Hear Traditional Music in Ennis, County Clare
Ennis punches above its weight for trad sessions. Here’s where to find the best music in Clare’s lively county town, from legendary pubs to weekly sessions locals actually attend.
Where to Taste Boxty in Ireland: The Potato Pancake’s Best
From Dublin cafés to Leitrim cottages, here’s where to find Ireland’s crispy, golden potato pancake done right — and what makes a truly great boxty.
Belfast: Where to Eat, Stay, and Spend a Weekend
Northern Ireland’s capital blends Victorian grandeur, shipyard history, and a thriving food scene. Here’s how to spend two days in Belfast without missing the essentials.
Where to Eat Guinness Stew in Dublin: The Best Bowls
Guinness stew—beef braised low and slow in Ireland’s famous stout—is a Dublin classic. Here’s where to find the real thing, cooked properly and served with fresh soda bread.
Where to Explore Connemara: Villages, Lakes, and Roads
Connemara’s bogs, mountains, and Atlantic coastline hide quiet villages and unmarked tracks worth finding. Here’s how to explore Ireland’s wildest western region beyond the postcards.
Bunratty Castle: County Clare’s Medieval Fortress and Village
A complete guide to visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare—Ireland’s most complete medieval fortress, a reconstructed 19th-century village, and one of the country’s best living history experiences.
Where to Hike the Slieve League Cliffs in County Donegal
The highest sea cliffs in Europe, Slieve League offers a thrilling coastal hike with sweeping Atlantic views — and a fraction of the crowds you’ll find further south.
Where to Hear Traditional Music in Cork City
Cork’s trad sessions run deep and unpretentious. Here’s where to find the best traditional music in Ireland’s second city, from intimate pubs to weekly sessions locals actually attend.
The Cliffs of Moher: How to Visit Without the Crowds
Ireland’s most famous sea cliffs draw massive crowds, but early mornings, coastal walks, and strategic timing will give you the drama without the tour buses.
Where to Stay in Galway: Neighborhoods and Bases Explained
Galway’s neighborhoods each offer something different. Here’s where to base yourself for trad sessions, sea views, or quiet mornings—with practical advice for first-timers and repeat visitors.