The Irish were originally Celts – right? Partly – because the Irish themselves speak more of the Gaels and their…
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Useful information for travelling or planning a trip to the island of Ireland.
They came to plunder and they stayed to found a new home. Danish Vikings left their Nordic mark on Ireland……
The Irish are largely Catholic – that’s common knowledge. But weren’t they previously ‘pagan’ Celts? How and when did Christianity…
English domination of England began with the Anglo-Norman invasion and lasted for around 800 years until its end. Then, finally,…
How can you summarise a reasonably accurate overview of the history of the island of Ireland in just one short…
The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland has just turned 10 years old and we’re celebrating with a dedicated article… What…
We’ve probably all been on holiday in one of these typical mass destinations at some point: Flight to the south,…
Ireland has some amazingly beautiful mountains. How do you find the most interesting mountain passes, gaps and mountain roads? Keep…
If you’re worried about not getting enough to eat while travelling in Ireland, I can already reassure you: Irish cuisine…
Ireland has many green hills, lots of sheep and a great west coast with steep cliffs. Those are well-known facts.…
Can you make a round trip around the Irish island by train?Strictly speaking, no, because there is no railway line…
You would like to go on an individual trip to Ireland but are still a little unsure? Perhaps you would…
Are you thinking about driving your own car to Ireland? Which route and which ferry will you take? This is…