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Ireland – one hell of a place for adventure If you find that the ideal way to switch off is to turn on your adventure and activity mojo, Ireland offers the perfect natural playground. Get a fresh view of our mountains, lakes and coastline with easy-going options like hiking, biking, sea kayaking and angling. Or unleash that inner adrenalin junky with pursuits ranging from white-water paddling to wake boarding and sky diving to surfing. Why not visit one of Ireland's many outdoor adventure centres...
Plan your cycling break in Ireland - choose from cycling routes, including mountain bike trails, long-distance options and family friendly jaunts.
Whether you’re a born water baby or simply want to dip your toe into the water sports world, check out a host of great activities. Will you learn to surf or sail, wakeboard or windsurf? Whatever you pick, we reckon it’s time to dive in!
There is maybe no better way to connect with the Irish landscape than by travelling on horseback. Whether you're an experienced rider or a novice, you’ll be matched up with the perfect mount to show you the way.
There’s nothing quite like taking a walk in a new area to really get a feel for the place. From the Sunday stroller to the hard-core hiker, we’ve got the perfect walk for you. So be sure to pack those walking shoes!
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Precious Gems Old and new, Ireland’s landscape of arts, culture and heritage offers a kaleidoscope of delights. Get in touch with the energy of the past when you visit treasures like the Skelligs and the Carrowkeel Tombs. And feel that same creative vibrancy within the modern scene where artists as diverse as Philip Treacy, Graham Knuttel and Roddy Doyle thrive.
Want to hear the bodhrán? Or have a go at sean nós dancing? Go to a GAA match, to your local for a trad session or chat as Gaeilge on a Gaeltacht island. You don’t have to go far, the sporting and cultural events unique to Ireland are all around you.
The story of Ireland and her people through the ages is a rich and diverse one, with many influences, having shaped our Landscape, our People and our Society. Nowhere is this more visible than in our historic castles, towns, sites and attractions.
When the New Seven Wonders of Nature are announced on 7th November 2011, will the Cliffs of Moher be among them? The Clare landmark is Ireland’s entry to the global competition, joining other famous attractions like the Grand Canyon and Kilimanjaro.
Look to Ireland's unique culture and heritage for an unforgettable holiday experience. Awaken your senses at one of the many cultural events happening around the country, whether by day or by night.
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Get a taste for genuine Irish food.Discover Ireland’s restaurants, enjoy regional dishes or sample local fare from passionate artisan producers. From food festivals to farmers markets, restaurants and cookery schools, read on and find out more about Irish food.
Fresh local produce and celebrations of great Irish food, here’s our pick of upcoming Irish foodie festivals.
Choose from a selection of Ireland’s tasty food trails in Dublin, Cork, and Kilkenny to name a few.
Search through our selection of Cookery schools and cooking courses in Ireland.
Natural ingredients and fresh produce at your fingertips… great places to see, taste, and talk to producers about local food.
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Treat yourself to a nice meal out.
...that the potato was the first food to be grown in space? That was back in 1995 when it was transported there on board the space shuttle Columbia.
Take time out to savour some truly local and regional food and enjoy the best of Kilkenny’s flavours and culinary creativity. Pop into any one, or all, of our Blasta trail venues to tempt the taste buds.
In the Cork region alone, take your pick from the Cork City Food and Drinks trail, the East Cork Food trail and the West Cork Food trail. You can expect to find out everything from where to buy the freshest fish to the best places to eat out. Click the image to open the digital brochure and find out more.
Our friends from Good Food Ireland also run lots of tours nationwide to keep foodies happy.
In Dublin, Fabulous Food Trails run walking tours that will make sure you’re armed with the kind of information that usually only serious local foodies have unearthed. Like where you can treat yourself to the finest lemon drizzle cake and what restaurant to pick for the best grub.
Taste of Kilkenny is another excellent option. Whether it’s artisan cheese-makers, farmers, small-holders or fine city restaurants, all of the members detailed on the map and brochure look forward to meeting you. They’ll invite you to taste their mouth-watering delights or show you how they produced their goods.
And don’t forget the Irish Whiskey Trail which details Ireland’s distilleries..
The Gourmet Greenway is a food trail devised by Mulranny Park Hotel, in association with several Mayo food producers, to showcase the wonderful artisan food in the vicinities of Mulranny, Newport, Westport and Achill.