The Table Mountain of Ireland

The Poet Inspiring Benbulbin

Dear Ireland,

You are the song we hum without knowing, the story woven into our bones. Across oceans and through generations, your fields, your rain, your laughter have never left us. You are the echo in our hearts on quiet nights, the longing in our dreams, the warmth in our oldest memories. We may be far from your shores, but you live in us — always.

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In today’s email:

• The Poet Inspiring Benbulbin, The Table Mountain of Ireland

• From Our Love Ireland Community - What’s The First Irish Song You Remember

• Classiebawn Castle, County Sligo

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - A story worth sharing with friends

• Around The Web: Ireland weather: Temperatures of 23 degrees forecast but thunderstorms also on the way, Some Irish flights cancelled due to Spanish blackout, Driving the Wild Atlantic Way and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media - She Went Viral Before TikTok

• Irish Food You Will Love - Your First Irish Dish?

• The Craic - They Said Ireland Would Steal My Heart

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The Poet Inspiring Benbulbin, The Table Mountain of Ireland

Benbulbin’s large table like flat top formation of rock, forms part of the Dartry Mountains. Some people refer to the area as Yeats Country because the Poet William Butler Yeats that spent his childhood holidays in the area. From a young age Yeats studied poetry and found a special interest in irish legends. Yeats found his final resting place at Drumcliffe Churchyard.

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From Our Love Ireland Community

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What’s The First Irish Song You Remember

James McCrehin

Danny Boy

Kathi Morgan

Irish Lullaby

Annie Laroche

Molly Malone

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Classiebawn Castle, County Sligo

Set against the dramatic Atlantic coastline of County Sligo, Classiebawn Castle feels like something lifted straight from a storybook — but its history is just as fascinating as its striking silhouette.

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🌟 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 world-famous poet is buried in the town of Drumcliff, near Sligo, beneath the shadow of Benbulben Mountain?

A) James Joyce
B) Seamus Heaney
C) W.B. Yeats
D) Oscar Wilde

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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At The Bar

A story worth sharing with friends

There has been a pub here since 1780, opening onto Holborn Street. The Markievicz Road end was originally living quarters. Thomas Connolly’s pub was first licensed in 1861. There’s a great account of Connolly’s in the book The Irish Pub, by James Fennell and Turtle Bunbury. Connolly’s storied past includes at least one visit from Charles Stewart Parnell during the pub’s early days, plus Thomas Connolly himself becoming Mayor of Sligo in 1890 (the same year he acquired the premises).

Thomas Connolly - Sligo

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“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

Ireland weather: Temperatures of 23 degrees forecast but thunderstorms also on the way

The hot and sunny weather will be present for all of this week to varying degrees, but people should be aware there's a thunderstorm risk

Cork people urged to 'get on their bikes' for Focus Ireland charity cycle

The 170km Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle takes place on Saturday, July 5, when participants will cycle through some of the country's most scenic areas.

PICTURES: The Limerick Seven Bridges Walk in aid of Parkinson's Ireland

PICTURES: The Limerick Seven Bridges Walk in aid of Parkinson's Ireland. Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you.

Some Irish flights cancelled due to Spanish blackout

A number of flights to and from Spain have been cancelled at Irish airports amid an ongoing blackout across large parts of Spain and Portugal

Best places to bring the kids on a sunny day in Ireland

With the May bank holiday just around the corner, it's all the more reason to plan ahead and make some special memories with the kids in the sunshine.

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.

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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!

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From Social Media

She Went Viral Before TikTok

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

Your First Irish Dish?

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

They Said Ireland Would Steal My Heart

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