Month: May 2026

19 posts
A landscape promotional image featuring Slane Castle in County Meath overlooking the Boyne Valley at sunset, with Irish Tourist Radio presenter standing in a yellow polo shirt beside whiskey barrels and distillery equipment. The image includes the headline “Is Slane Castle Pressing Pause on Whiskey Production as Ireland’s Spirits Boom Slows?” along with a vintage Captain Lightfoot movie tribute.

Is Slane Castle Pressing Pause on Whiskey Production as Ireland’s Spirits Boom Slows?

Tucked into the green folds of County Meath’s Boyne Valley, Slane Castle…
Colourful traditional shopfront and outdoor seating in Clonakilty Town, County Cork, with hanging flower baskets, bright red trim, and a welcoming West Cork streetscape on a sunny day.

7 Small Towns in Ireland That Might Be Cuter Than Dublin

Dublin’s overrated. Kinsale, Dingle, and Kenmare prove Ireland’s small towns win every time. See why.
John Fout Irish Tourist Radio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with Skellig Michael in the background on Ireland’s rugged west coast.

Ireland’s Most-Loved Tourist Sites: Are These Really the Country’s #1 Picks?

Ireland has no definitive #1 tourist site—and locals fiercely disagree. Find out which breathtaking locations are actually winning hearts.
John Fout Irish Tourist Radio in a dark jacket with orange trim stands outside "The White House" guesthouse and pub on a street in Kinsale, County Cork. Bold text overlays the left side of the image, reading: "WORLD EVENTS ARE RATTLING IRISH TRAVELLERS, SO WHY ARE STAYCATIONS WINNING OUT?" next to a small green shamrock graphic.

World Events Are Rattling Irish Travellers, So Why Are Staycations Winning Out?

World events are rattling Irish travelers—yet millions are choosing their own backyard. The quiet rebellion against airports has officially begun.
Historic Aer Lingus propeller aircraft parked outside Dublin Airport terminal building during the early years of Irish aviation.

Why Aer Lingus Contributed to Modern Ireland’s Major Leap Into the Sky

From a £100,000 bet to 100+ global routes, Aer Lingus didn’t just fly Ireland forward—it redefined what a small island nation could achieve.
Open suitcase packed for an Irish holiday overlooking the Cliffs of Moher with bold text reading “Half of Irish Tourists Still Pack Wrong, Are You Making These Travel Mistakes Too?”

Half of Irish Tourists Still Pack Wrong. Are You Making These Travel Mistakes Too?

Half of Irish tourists still get it wrong. Overpacked itineraries, wrong roads, wrong gear—find out if you’re one of them.
Landscape promotional image for Irish Tourist Radio featuring a sunny Irish coastal scene with blue skies, green hills, a white cottage, and the headline “Think Ireland’s Always Grey? These Counties Get the Most Sunshine” alongside the Irish Tourist Radio logo.

Think Ireland’s Always Grey? These Counties Get the Most Sunshine

Ireland’s sunny side gets overlooked — Wexford actually beats London in annual sunshine hours. The southeast’s secret will surprise you.
A dramatic storm-themed aviation graphic showing a Ryanair passenger jet flying through dark thunderclouds above grounded European aircraft. Warning signs about soaring jet fuel prices and airline collapses highlight fears of financial turmoil in the European airline industry.

Ryanair Flags ‘Armageddon’ Risk as Weak European Airlines Face Busts on Soaring Fuel”

Ryanair calls it “Armageddon.” Weaker airlines are drowning in fuel costs. Who survives—and who doesn’t—may reshape European skies forever.
Vibrant Dublin cityscape with tourists using public transport along the River Liffey, featuring a red Dublin Bus, green Luas tram, Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Spire. Text overlay: Should Dublin Give Tourists a Free Public Transport Card?

Should Dublin Give Tourists a Free Public Transport Card?

Dublin wants to give tourists free transport cards — but locals already pay for their own. Is this generosity, or something far more calculated?
A wide shot of the historic Rock of Cashel medieval complex sitting atop a grassy hill against a clear blue sky in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Ireland’s Can’T-Miss Places: Wild Landscapes, Then Craic You’ll Talk About for Years

Ireland’s wildest cliffs, 5,200-year-old tombs, and craic so good you’ll struggle to explain it back home. Your itinerary starts here.