Heart of darkness
Stephen Phelan returns to Dublin, his home town, and revisits its history - with pint in hand.
World's top 10 best places to celebrate Christmas
Christmas has become a global festival, regardless of religion or location. Here are the best places in the world to experience the yuletide spirit.
Top tips on signature sips
A deep appreciation of local customs can be found at the bottom of a glass, writes Louise Goldsbury.
At home with the pixies
There's magic in the air as Belinda Jackson tours grand houses and gardens, with some pints in between.
World's top 10 greatest cycling routes
There's no better way to explore a place than by bike. Lonely Planet names the top 10 trips that should be on every cyclist's wish list.
Cycle by day, craic by night
Richard Tulloch joins a five-star bike tour and imbibes the culture of Connemara on the rugged west coast.
Talkie walkies
Richard Tulloch hears a hundred Irish stories as he strolls along the West Cork coastline.
Your questions
With the EU Schengen Convention in place, is there a way we can holiday in Europe for six months straight?
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From Dublin and its cheery pub culture to the windswept Cliffs of Moher, the beguiling Skellig Islands and the Aran Island forts, Ireland is both mysterious and desolate, yet colourful, warm and welcoming. Its green hills blanketed in mist house the ruins of ancient castles with a bloody history, while its colourful towns are awash with cosy pubs that radiate with traditional live music and friendly people.
