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Dear Ireland,
You are the whisper in an old song, the warmth in a grandmother’s voice, the hush of mist over stone ruins. Your names carry stories older than memory — Síofra, Aoife, Clíodhna — not just letters, but echoes of myth and meaning. In every syllable, we find home. In every name, a heartbeat of heritage. Thank you for keeping the magic alive.

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Is summer arriving early in Ireland?
From Our Love Ireland Community - Don’t Miss The REAL Ireland
How much does it really rain in Ireland?
Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?
At the bar - Top 10 DRINKS in Ireland
Around The Web: 'Dig into Waterford' as Ireland's oldest city celebrates 1,111 years, Popular travel item banned from checked luggage for Irish travelers, Driving the Wild Atlantic Way and more
Experiences Likely To Sell Out
From Social Media - Irish Love Makes The World Go Round
Irish Food You Will Love - It wasn’t just dinner…
The Craic - Irish vs Scottish “NO”

Is summer arriving early in Ireland?

On Wednesday, April 30th, Athenry in County Galway recorded a scorching 25.9°C — the warmest April day on record for the country. The milestone, confirmed by Met Éireann, marks only the second time ever that April temperatures have crossed 25°C. With sunshine bathing Dublin’s Burrow Beach and temperatures rivaling midsummer, we can’t help but wonder… are these rare April rays a sign of a golden summer ahead?

From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Don’t Miss The REAL Ireland

Bridget Turner

My daughter and I get a rental car at the airport and just drive. We been and seen so much on our own. We’ve been to Malin Head, had the freshest most delicious fish. Ulsters museum. Beautiful beaches, that we were the sole visitors. We met the friendliest people and were even invited to a private home with a small group of people, locals that served snacks while we listened to great stories and music. The welcome you receive from the Irish is unmatched. The bed & breakfasts run by families are the best in the world.

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How much does it really rain in Ireland?

Let’s be honest, it would be advisable to take the right clothes and also an umbrella when visiting Ireland. Ireland is not known as the Emerald Isle for no reason other than the constant lush green landscape. To maintain it needs a lot of water.

🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

Which Irish town is home to a famous matchmaking festival that’s been running since the 1800s?

A) Dingle
B) Lisdoonvarna
C) Ennis
D) Clonakilty

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At The Bar

Top 10 DRINKS in Ireland

“It’s Where Kings Were Crowned in Stone”

Atop the hill in Tipperary, the wind still whispers like it remembers the crown.

The Rock of Cashel wasn’t just built — it was raised by stories.
By saints and warriors, by scribes and kings.

You can walk among the ruins,
but don’t be surprised if you feel watched —
not by ghosts, but by memory.

Because some places weren’t made to be visited.
They were made to be returned to.

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Around The Web

Underrated Irish county has ruins of an ancient castle and thousands of years of history

Co Laois is home to a towering medieval fortress that allows visitors to experience a different chapter of Ireland's past

Popular travel item banned from checked luggage for Irish travelers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority have issued a warning to those travelling from Ireland to the UK and have banned a common travel item

Driving the Wild Atlantic Way

If you're dreaming of wild waves, quiet beaches, and a road trip with stories at every stop—this one’s for you. The stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way that runs through Sligo and Mayo is one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets. It’s a place where you can climb a hill to find a queen’s grave, dip your toes in the freezing sea (if you're brave!), and maybe even spot a dolphin or two. This part of Ireland is less crowded, full of natural beauty, and packed with little surprises—like seaweed baths, ancient ruins, and pubs where you’re always greeted like an old friend.

**Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore Sligo Ireland - Shutterstock**

Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

From Social Media

Irish Love Makes The World Go Round

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Irish Food You Will Love

It wasn’t just dinner…

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The Craic

Irish vs Scottish “NO”

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