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Focus on Ireland – Giant’s Causeway

The lure of the Irish Isle is strong, an intoxicating mix of stunning natural beauty, ancient folklore and conviviality make Ireland one of the top holiday destinations in Europe. Holidaymakers are attracted from throughout the world to sample the warmth of a people proud of their rich heritage. Indeed many are drawn to Ireland to […]

101 places to go – The Gathering 2013

This week’s featured pick is a homecoming of sorts for thousands, if not millions, of people around the world… The Gathering is a year-long event organized by Ireland’s tourist board with the intention of opening the gates of the Emerald Isle to a global community of former residents, friends and family. Essentially, this makes 2013 […]

Cottage of the week – Gatsby House

The theme of Gatsby House in Ardara, County Donegal could easily be ‘old world charm’, so effortlessly does it showcase the stylish elegance of yesteryear. If you require further evidence of its aesthetic devotion to the Golden Age of style then check out the names of the bedrooms: Yes, you too could wake up to […]

Cottage of the week – Shell Cottage

One of the strongest arguments for choosing a holiday cottage break over a hotel or campsite is the unique personality conveyed by the property. We love cottages with character because they inspire people. Sometimes that inspiration involves people falling in love and needing to stay there, other times it’s to voice the opposite! Either way, […]

101 places to go – romantic Ireland

When people talk about Europe’s most romantic destinations they’ll often band about the usual suspects: Paris, Venice, Rome, Blackpool (or is that just us?). There’s nothing wrong with any of those destinations – they have, after all, earned their romantic stripes over the years! But if you were to ask us our favourite romantic destinations, […]

101 places to go – the Giant’s Causeway

Depending on who you believe, the Giant’s Causeway on the North coast of Ireland – an incredible 40,000 interlocking basalt columns – was either formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, or built by a local warrior on his way to Scotland. We prefer the legend because it’s easier for us to wrap our […]

Cork Delight

by Alex Levine for Escape Magazine We head to Cork to find out how the best things in life are food! “Cork offers couples and families the very best in life panoramic landscapes, crystal blue waters, endless beaches, dramatic cliffs and some of the finest dining in the world. Here we give you all the […]

An Irish Itinerary for August

You never have to look far to find the craic in Ireland. And in August every region is positively teeming with cultural treats for the visitor. So if you’re planning to spend a cottage holiday seeking out the spirit of the Emerald Isle, here’s our pick of the best from each region: North West: Head […]

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