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A man and woman sit outdoors on a sunny day, enjoying street food from white takeaway containers. The man wears a red quarter-zip sweater and the woman wears a light blue shirt with a black backpack. They are surrounded by vibrant green plants and large decorative red flower sculptures.

Ireland’s 33 Best Food and Drink Festivals This Year, Are You Missing the Real Standouts?

From oyster championships to farm-to-table feasts, Ireland’s food festivals go far deeper than you’d expect. Are you missing the best ones?
A family of four stands inside a dimly lit limestone cave, looking at hanging stalactites. A man points toward the cave formations while a woman and two young boys watch with interest. A shallow pool of water sits in the foreground, reflecting the golden cave lights.

Ireland’s Quiet, Breathtaking Destinations Tourists Keep Missing

Ireland’s most breathtaking cliffs stand taller than Cliffs of Moher — yet remain eerily empty. These quiet destinations will make you rethink everything.
A modern green and white Irish Rail train traveling along a track between a dense, steep forest and a shallow, rocky river in County Wexford, Ireland. A walking path runs parallel to the river on the right under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Will the Rosslare Greenway Stop Tourists Leaving Wexford for Kerry?

Wexford loses millions yearly to Kerry tourism. A new greenway promises to change that—but at what ecological cost?
An artistic, symmetrical view of a bright green river lined with black ornate lamp posts. Each lamp post holds a vibrant green banner featuring a white three-leaf shamrock. Neoclassical buildings with many columns line the water under a soft, hazy sky.

St. Patrick’s Day Parades Happening Worldwide Today, Which City Goes Biggest?

New York’s 1762 parade still reigns supreme—but Holyoke and Pittsburgh are making a serious case for the crown.
A lone hiker walks along a rugged, scenic coastal path in Northern Ireland, passing a wooden sign for "St Patrick's Way" that reads "82 Miles," with large green mountains and a bay in the background.

This 82‑Mile St Patrick’s Way Walk Might Be Ireland’s Camino Alternative

Ireland’s Camino runs 82 miles through mountains, castles, and a beach—and almost nobody knows it exists.
A wide evening shot of Dublin Airport Terminal 2 illuminated in vibrant green lights for St. Patrick’s Day. The glass-fronted building glows against a dark purple twilight sky, while an airplane is seen coming in for a landing on the wet tarmac. In the blurry foreground, glowing yellow and green shamrock decorations line a fence.

Nearly 1 Million Travelers Flood Irish Airports for the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend

Nearly 1 million travelers are flooding Irish airports this St. Patrick’s weekend — and a quiet passenger cap could soon change everything.
A young child dressed in a bright green leprechaun costume with an orange beard and green wellies stands on a cobbled sidewalk next to metal parade barriers. The child is pointing excitedly toward a crowd and a distant bus on a sunlit street during the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Sligo.

St Patrick’s Day in Ireland: Travel Tips to Beat the Crowds

Skip Dublin’s chaos this St Patrick’s Day. Smaller Irish towns offer richer celebrations, fewer crowds, and experiences that actually feel authentic.
A wide view of the grey stone inner courtyard of Kilkenny Castle under a bright blue sky, featuring Victorian-era windows, crenelated battlements, and tourists gathered on the paved grounds next to a lush green lawn.

Skip Dublin: Kilkenny’s ‘Marble City’ Brings Festivals, Great Food, and a Castle Worth the Trip

Kilkenny beats Dublin for history, food, and festivals. A medieval city built on witchcraft, mass burials, and black stone awaits.
Lamb standing on a green hillside with daisies and the words “Happy St. Patrick’s Day,” celebrating Ireland’s countryside and holiday spirit.

I Spent St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, 7 Tourist Myths That Don’t Match the Real Traditions

St. Patrick wasn’t Irish, parades were born in Manhattan, and those snakes? Ireland never had them.
A scenic view of the Caribbean island of Montserrat, featuring a dramatic coastline with lush green hills contrasting against the volcanic landscape and the ruins of buildings partially buried in grey ash from the Soufrière Hills volcano.

This Dark Tourism Magnet Is the Only Place Outside Ireland With a St. Patrick’s Day Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday for Ireland — except it isn’t. One Caribbean island made it officially their own, and the reason why is fascinating.