A thick, soft blanket with an ugly pattern; a flask filled with tea; “sangwiches” in tinfoil; biscuits, both fresh and soft; and an Irish summer’s day. We all know the ingredients for a great Irish picnic, but where are the best spots to eat? Ireland has an abundance of lovely places to picnic, from parks […]
With its long history, beguiling landscapes and millions of intertwining lives, Ireland has inspired countless poems and songs over the millennia. Many of the places namechecked in these works still stand, and you can still stroll down Raglan Road or take a trip to the Fields of Athenry. Here are some of the most memorable […]
Mountain Bike Trails Mountain biking in Ireland is a hobby in a hidden world. While others are safe indoors or sitting behind a steering wheel, passionate cyclists are negotiating the hilly, muddy, thrilling and picturesque trails that run up and down the country. In fact, Ireland is a fabulous place for mountain biking: While the […]