Happy new year! As a traditional end-of-year wrap-up, I’ve compiled an overview of some of my foodie highlights in Ireland in 2024.

A rustic rural retreat in northern Ireland. A proper hideaway from the world with luxury self-catering accommodation.

Renowned for its dramatic scenery, epic beaches and countless walking and cycling trails, Kerry is a haven for the active-minded

We pull up to the door on a cold, wet January afternoon but our mood changes as we enter the cosy festive foyer with an open fire

Happy new year! As an end-of-year wrap-up, I’ve compiled an overview of all the cafés and restaurants in Ireland that I loved in 2023

Though compact geographically, Carlow is chock-full of scenic gardens, historic architecture, forest parks and river walks

Visit Roscommon for key attractions like Roscommon Castle, Roscommon Abbey and the lovely Loughnaneane Park

Enjoy scenic greenways, and lake & forest walks at Derryounce, home to a variety of wildlife, birds, plants and insects

Birr Castle Demesne boasts 120 acres of delightful gardens, river and lake walks & an abundance of exotic plants and wildlife

Nature lovers & history buffs will relish the rich heritage & scenic beauty that comes courtesy of the Portumna Forest Park Estate

Spectacular scenery, sea & mountain views, forest walks & coastal drives - welcome to Northern Ireland

Nature lovers & history buffs will relish the rich heritage & scenic beauty that comes courtesy of the Boyne Valley

Highlights of the scenic Vartry Trails in Wicklow. Take the meandering woodland paths to enjoy panoramic lake & mountain views

Take a hike on one of Wicklow's most scenic routes with woodland trails & panoramic sea and mountain views to knock your socks off

Get away from it all in a cosy country retreat in Meath with close proximity to woodland & river walks, historical sites & fantastic food

Visit Sligo & enjoy the spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way, as well as some of the best sunsets in Ireland

A round-up of the best places to visit on the Hook Peninsula: beaches, abbeys, forest & cliff walks and great pub food to boot

24 hours in Kilkenny: visits to Jerpoint Abbey, the beautiful Woodstock Gardens and two of Ireland's most picturesque villages

Lemanaghan, Co. Offaly, is a scenic area of national & historical significance, and home to a fascinating Early Christian monastic site

Best places to visit on and around Lough Ree: A guide to the history, culture, archaeology & places of scenic beauty

Heywood Gardens is one of the highlights of the Laois Garden Trail with acres of woodland, lakes, formal gardens and stunning views

Plan a holiday to Sligo and Leitrim and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way

A walk through Clonmacnoise: one of Offaly’s most important cultural and historical sites, not to mention the most scenic

A rundown on all the sites of cultural & historical interest and scenic beauty on the Offaly Grand Canal Way.

A walking trail in Offaly offering some of the most spectacular 360 degree views across the midlands, with a fascinating history to boot

The magnificent gardens and castle at Tullynally in Westmeath is a wonderful day-trip for all the family

A guide to the Silver River Nature Trail and Kinnitty Forest looped walk, two of Offaly's most picturesque routes

An idyllic national walking trail through the heart of Ireland: from Kilbeggan to Mullingar through peaceful and unspoiled landscapes

The National Famine Way runs along the banks of the Royal Canal: a 167km waymarked national walking trail that takes in six counties

An introduction to the rich history, archaeology & buildings of Goldsmith Country, Co. Westmeath

A guide to the best of north Westmeath: Fore Abbey, Lough Lene & Multyfarnham Friary.

Belvedere and Emo: a tale of two great houses. In the midlands region alone, the spread of castles & stately homes is truly impressive

Exploring the heart of Ireland on two wheels - the scenic and peaceful Old Rail Trail in Westmeath

A look at some of the midlands' most picturesque forest walks, and a worthy detour

History & nature at Massy's Estate, one of Dublin's most picturesque forest walks, located at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains

The Bohernabreena Reservoir loop is one of South Dublin’s most picturesque walks taking in two lakes, with forests on both sides

Adventures on the Waterford Greenway: a guide to one of Ireland's most scenic cycling routes

Portlick Millennium Forest trail follows the shores of beautiful Lough Ree surrounded by lush green forest

Lough Boora Discovery Park has to be one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Located about 16 kms from Tullamore, Co. Offaly, what was once...

Wicklow packs a powerful punch with areas of the most spectacular natural beauty combined with a vibrant arts, culture & food scene

** Why is Castletown House currently closed? Update: October 2024 - the house is currently closed to visitors with restrictions on access...

With greenways, cycleways & walkways to rival others in Ireland, the food scene has come on in leaps & bounds with fantastic places to eat