What could be nicer than a ‘proper’ Afternoon Tea in Dublin? What may seem to the uninitiated to be a glorified cuppa and a snack is, in reality, a decadent treat which never fails to satisfy. The genteel atmosphere, gleaming accessories and steaming pots... more »
Ireland Travel Articles
A Water Lovers Guide to County Clare
Whatever it is you look for on a holiday, you will find things to do in County Clare. Many people come for walking, golf or other land based activities but others prefer to take advantage of the fact that County Clare is surrounded by ...more »
The Land of Golf
County Clare sits in a landscape that has been carved and forged by some of the harshest elements as well as being formed by years of use as grazing and farming. As a result, the county is a natural place for golf courses and County ...more »
From Grain To Glass
Established in 1780 in Bow Street, The Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin’s Smithfield was founded on John Jameson’s philosophy that quality was paramount. A bit of a pernickety sort, JJ demanded the best of everything - from the finest ...more »
Take a Tour of Ireland - A Seabourne Land
Any coastal county will provide its own unique offering of Irish climate and coastline. The little bays and inlets can take you away from the world and offer you some peace and quiet, while other areas are well-known and loved (and quite ...more »
A Guide to Rock Climbing in Donegal
The county of Donegal contains more things to do in Ireland in the form of rock climbing venues, routes and rock than the rest of the country combined. From the mudstone roofs at Mucros in the southwest to the granite slabs of Malin Head, ...more »
Myths of Ireland
A hazy fog descends silently on a tree-lined valley hidden amidst rolling hills. A piercing wail cuts through the gloom and echoes in the wood; the banshee is calling... Myths and legends have long formed a key part in the history of ...more »
West Really is Best!
So you've landed at Dublin Airport with a holiday timetable to meet. See, you've already made your first mistake, because strict timetables and Ireland just do not go together. One of the best ways to give yourself the freedom of your own ...more »
Swallowing the Blarney Stone, Part 3
Day 3: Go, Maigh Eó! Imagine sprinting across a tyre stack, burrowing beneath a scramble net, swinging from some monkey bars and collapsing in a mud pit, only to have to muster the strength to do it all over again. That’s the ...more »
The Banquets of Bunratty Castle
Right in the heart of Shannon, a picturesque part of south-west Ireland, stands Bunratty Castle. Powerful in its impact, this visually imposing fortress holds the keys to Ireland’s resplendent past. Built in 1425 by the Earl of Thomond, ...more »
"The greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time" - Bill Bryson
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It's always good to share, and tea for two is one of the best ways to enjoy the experience.