The Irish diaspora is scattered all across the world. Millions of people left Ireland in search of a better life as the country was struck by events such as the Great Famine and the Irish Civil War. These people started new lives in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the US, but their descendants are […]

When coming to Ireland, most tourists land in Dublin and take one-day or weekend trips to nearby counties. If you’re planning to stay in Dublin, you’d be missing out if you don’t add a tour of County Wicklow to your itinerary. This glorious county is just an hour’s drive from the urban centre of Dublin and […]

For all the history lovers interested in learning about Ireland’s rich past, County Meath is the perfect place to begin. This historic county has some of the country’s most significant landmarks that each have a story to tell. These beautiful places will leave you spellbound and, at the same time, transport you to a different […]

When Christianity took hold of the world, several monks travelled to Ireland to build monasteries there. One of the primary reasons for choosing Ireland for this purpose was that the island was free from distractions, and the monks could focus on studying and understanding religion. Of course, Christianity did not come to the mainstream in […]