The Land of Folklore, Fairies and Mythology
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The Land of Folklore, Fairies and Mythology

Seanchaís (pronounced ‘Shan – Key’s – an Irish word for storyteller), storytellers, and mythology are part and parcel of the Irish culture. We are a nation, deeply entwined with mythology and folklore, our landscapes the backdrop of these stories and tales. Explore this live with one of these unique events around the country. A combination…

The 10 Best Beaches in Ireland | Ireland Chauffeur Travel | Your Private Guided Tour of Ireland Specialists
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The 10 Best Beaches in Ireland – according to Lonely Planet

The Lonely Planet has selected 10 of the Best Beaches in Ireland, and we have to admit – they’re on our top list too! Read on to discover which 10 beaches made the list, and start planning your next visit now.. When you book a private guided tour of Ireland with Ireland Chauffeur Travel, all the…

Luxury Private Rentals on the Wild Atlantic Way | Ireland Chauffeur Travel
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Our Top Picks of Luxury Private Rentals on the Wild Atlantic Way

Following the popularity of one of our recent posts (Our Tops Picks of Luxury Private Rentals in Dublin), we’re once again opening our little black book and selecting some of our favourites for you to consider… The Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500km route of spectacular coastline along the West Coast of Ireland, where white…

Why are there so many redheads in Ireland?
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Why are there so many redheads in Ireland?

November 5th is National Redhead Day and it’s every redhead’s chance to celebrate their unique hair colour. Did you know that only 1-2% of the world’s population has this gorgeous colour hair? About 10% of the Irish population has red hair – the highest incidence of it in the world! Redheads are often described as…

Spike Island
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‘Hogwarts-like’ discovery at Ireland’s Alcatraz

Staff at the famous Spike Island, known as Ireland’s Alcatraz, have uncovered a unique 230-year-old staircase that looks “like something out of Harry Potter”.  The staff made the unique discovery on Spike Island, a former prison off the coast of Cobh in Co Cork, while reopening a tunnel that runs under the fort’s walls, called…