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  • Destination

Dún na Sí: From Cow Park to Cultural Heart of the Irish Midlands

John Fout, owner of Irish Tourist Radio, standing behind the green half-door of a traditional white-washed Irish cottage at Dun Na Si Amenity & Heritage Park, flanked by two vintage black bicycles.
A visit to Moate’s beloved heritage park, as told through a conversation…
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • April 30, 2026
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  • St. Patrick's Day

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

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.
New York’s 1762 parade still reigns supreme—but Holyoke and Pittsburgh are making a serious case for the crown.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • March 17, 2026
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  • Cycling

Why Irish Cyclists Keep Pedalling, Through Rain, Myths and Class Lines

Irish cyclist riding through rain on a wet rural road blending into Dublin city, symbolising Ireland’s cycling culture across weather, myths, and social divides.
Despite 14 cycling fatalities in 2024, over 500,000 Irish cyclists brave rain and inadequate infrastructure. Across class lines, they exchange effort for ephemeral grace. The two-wheeled democracy persists.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • January 12, 2026
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  • Whiskey

Why Irish Whiskey Tourism Might Be Ireland’s Most Powerful Economic Pairing Yet

Hand holding a Roe & Co whiskey glass during a guided tasting at the Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin.
Irish whiskey tourism fuels a €700 million economic revolution while ordinary tourism lags behind. Visitors become passionate brand ambassadors. Rural communities transform through this cultural renaissance.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • December 1, 2025
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  • Whiskey

Over 1 Million Flock to Irish Whiskey Distilleries, Outpacing National Tourism Growth

Hand holding a Roe & Co whiskey glass during a guided tasting at the Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin.
Irish whiskey tourism explodes with 1 million+ visitors spending €41.6 million in 2025 – outpacing national growth by 23%. Americans are flocking to distilleries while small producers surprise everyone.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • November 17, 2025
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  • Blog

Mullingar Dives Deep With Ireland’S First Underground Pub—And It’S Beneath Your Feet

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Ireland’s first underground pub blocks cell signals and trades screens for candlelight in historical tunnels beneath Mullingar’s streets. The Hole in the Ground might just resurrect the lost art of real conversation.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • April 3, 2025
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  • Blog

Irish Whiskey Distilleries in Dublin

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Dublin’s once-extinct whiskey scene surges back with rebellious spirit. From Jameson to Teeling, copper stills create liquid poetry in historic neighborhoods. Tradition meets innovation in every glass.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • February 12, 2025
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  • Blog

Best Irish Pubs

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Experience authentic Ireland beyond tourist traps. From ancient taverns to musical havens, these pubs hold centuries of stories while your perfect pint waits. Community awaits.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • January 19, 2025
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