The Christmas countdown has begun, and what better way to kick off the festive activities than to attend Dublin’s Festival of Light. The highlight of this festival is the turning on of the Christmas lights that adorn the streets of Dublin. Come and witness this magical event for yourself and maybe get some Christmas shopping done – we’ve plenty of Dublin hotels for you to stay in. The Festival of Light, which takes place next Sunday the 25th of November, is the official launch of the Christmas season in Dublin …
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Although there’s been an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey, Great Britain, there’s no need to be alarmed as travel to and around Ireland is totally unaffected at the moment. Despite the latest case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the United Kingdom, visitors to Ireland need not be concerned as there are currently no travel restrictions in place. According to Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Food there are: “no serious health implications” for the general public. They go on to say that “It is not a …
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Ireland is lucky to be blessed with a diversified landscape so it’s a paradise for a broad range of outdoor activities and pursuits. It’s no wonder then, that Ireland has become one of the top destinations for people who love to enjoy the great outdoors. Rural Ireland has lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, bogs, beaches and cliffs which all go together to create an undulating landscape, providing the perfect backdrop for outdoor pursuits. You could say that Ireland’s terrain was designed especially for outdoor activities! So, if you are looking for …
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Ireland isn’t really recognised as a shopping destination but when people do arrive here, they are surprised to find that it’s actually something of a shopper’s paradise! Dublin city is the main ‘shopping’ hotspot and can match any of its European counterparts, but that’s not to say you won’t find a rare gift or special souvenir in one of Ireland’s picturesque little towns in the country. We’ve  compiled a little guide to shopping in Ireland – well worth a look whether you’re here to shop ’til you drop or you …
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As the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick is celebrated each year on March 17th.  If you’re planning to be in Ireland for ’Paddy’s Day’ then check out our potted history on the life of Saint Patrick…then amaze your fellow party-goers with your new found knowledge! Although we claim St. Patrick as our patron saint he wasn’t actually Irish at all. In fact, it’s believed that he was born in Scotland around 375AD to wealthy Roman parents who named him, Maewyn Succat. At about the age of 16 he was supposedly kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. …
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There’s no better place than Ireland to spend a Valentine’s weekend with your loved one, and with GoIreland as your guide you can discover all the right places to leave you and your partner bewitched by the magical romance of the Emerald Isle! So whisk your partner away to the enchanting streets and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of Ireland for a weekend that’ll really set your heart racing… Ideas for a romantic weekend in Dublin: Saint Valentines final resting place  Dublin has a long association with the trappings of love, from …
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