If you find yourself in Cork for a while, a visit to the Cork City Gaol is definitely worth your while. Cork City Gaol was a gaol in Cork for just over 100 years. It has held some important figures in Irish history, such as Irish Republican Brotherhood member Brian Dillon and Cumann na mBan …
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Get to know this popular beach town in County Meath with our essential guide. Bettystown in County Meath has long been a popular seaside resort among locals and visitors, with plenty of nearby attractions, a long stretch of beach, and some great hotels and pubs in the vicinity. If you plan to visit this beach …
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The popular Dublin-Liverpool route is set to cease at the end of the year. The popular Dublin-Liverpool ferry route, operated by P&O Ferries, is set to stop at the end of the year as the company was unable to secure a berth in Liverpool for 2024. There will likely be employment, trade, and environmental ramifications …
Ardara, Donegal, is an enchanting Irish village. Discover the best things to do and more in this informative guide. Ardara, Donegal, is more than just an exceptionally charming village to visit; in fact, in 2012, The Irish Times voted Ardara the best village to live in, making it a place worth seeing. With a population of just …
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Tourism Ireland welcomes new Aer Lingus and Delta flights from Denver and Minneapolis-St Paul to Dublin. Tourism Ireland warmly welcomes today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of a new flight from Denver to Dublin and the reinstatement of its Minneapolis-St Paul to Dublin service. Delta Airlines today also announced a new service from Minneapolis St-Paul to …
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Portglenone Sunflower Field in Portglenone, County Antrim, is set to brighten our days once more! After hinting on social media at an upcoming return, Portglenone Sunflower Field posted on Facebook yesterday that their glorious sunflower-studded field returns today. As usual, money taken in from visitors will be donated to charity. Read on for opening times, …
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Downings is a picturesque town in County Donegal that is often overlooked, yet it features some of the county’s best scenery. Here is what to know when planning a visit to Downings, Donegal. Not only is Downings, Donegal a fabulous place to visit because of its sheer beauty, but its ideal location close to Letterkenny, …
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We examine Ireland’s successes and pitfalls in opposing the transatlantic slave trade. The atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade reach far and wide, with many white Europeans benefitting from the enslavement, displacement, and, in many cases, ultimate genocide of black Africans. Lamentably, several Irishmen benefitted from the transatlantic slave trade. Many, however, vehemently opposed it, …
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All that remains of Roscommon Castle are its ruins, but it remains an area of great historical intrigue and significance. Ireland’s storied and turbulent history with England is well-documented, and in those documents, you’ll find mention of Roscommon Castle. Indeed, the castle changed hands between Irish and English owners so many times that it could …
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Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and a hub for tourists, both national and international, to come and visit. Despite this, there are several bitter truths about Dublin, not hidden far from the surface. While you may associate Dublin with Guinness, good laughs and a warm welcome, there are more than enough disadvantages shrouding our wonderful …
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