It’s been described as the best-kept secret in Ireland, and it really does sound like something out of a Christmas fairy tale … but it is now believed that St Nicholas, the Turkish Saint who inspired the modern day version of Santa Claus, is buried in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Read on to find out more…
The Burren Ecotourism Network in Co Clare has been named a ‘Best Community Tourism Project’ by Lonely Planet. The global travel company unveiled the accolade in its prestigious Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021. Reflecting how the world and attitudes towards travel have changed this year, Lonely Planet has completely re-imagined its annual Best in Travel choices. For…
Lonely Planet has selected 8 attractions and experiences on the island of Ireland in the latest edition of its Ultimate Travel List. The second edition of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List, features its top 500 “most thrilling, memorable and interesting travel experiences in the world”. The list includes the Wild Atlantic Way as the…
We invited award-winning Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile and his family on a private luxury tour of Ireland with us. With a bespoke itinerary, he and his family met Driver Guide Martin Wilde for their first trip since lockdown. Writing about his positive experience in The Irish Independent, he wrote about it as a “life…
Reconnecting with friends and family is an extra special experience right now. So why not add to the sparkle by letting us book you and your family and friends a five-star private rental in Ireland where you can relax, while we take care of all the details. Here are a few of our favourite properties…
Picture the scene. Mellow tunes are flowing through the house. The outdoor table is lit up with lanterns and draped bulbs. You’re adding wildflowers to the simple tablescape. A car pulls up and excitement bubbles up as the last pair of your small group of friends arrive for your first weekend away in many months….
Many of us have spent the last few months self-isolating in our homes dreaming of the places we would love to return to or travel to for the first time. For many, the abundance of space, rolling green fields, fresh coastal air and the quality of hospitality, makes Ireland an attractive choice when you are…
As an island nation on the western fringe of Europe, Ireland has an advantage over most countries when it comes to scenic coastal drives. Our shoreline boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, rich in local traditions and characters, which mingle to create an unforgettable experience. The Wild Atlantic Way is the world’s longest…
Matt Damon and his family spent the recent weeks in Covid lockdown in a luxury private rental in Dalkey, Co Dublin, and it’s now become available for private rental once more. Matt was in Ireland, shooting the historical drama-thriller, “The Last Duel” when the lockdown happened, and he and his family were ensconced in this…
