Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Carrowmore & the Sligo Megalithic Landscape: Europe's Densest Passage Tomb Cemetery
Carrowmore holds the densest concentration of passage tombs in Europe. Explore the equinox alignments, satellite tombs, and the ancient ritual landscape of County Sligo.
The Druids of Ancient Ireland: What We Actually Know
The real druids of ancient Ireland were political advisors and diviners, not robe-wearing mystics. Separate Roman propaganda from Irish archaeology in this evidence-based guide.
Lough Gur: The Stone Circle at the Edge of the Lake
Lough Gur in County Limerick holds the largest stone circle in Ireland and six thousand years of continuous human settlement. Explore the archaeology, folklore, and sacred landscape of this ritual lake.
Samhain in Ireland: The Real Origins of Halloween
Samhain was the most important festival in the ancient Irish calendar. Discover what medieval texts actually say about the bonfires, the burial mounds, and the origins of 31 October.
County Cork, Ireland: The Complete Local's Guide
County Cork is Ireland's largest county, stretching from the Wild Atlantic Way to the quiet inland valleys. This complete local's guide covers the best towns, drives, wildlife, and hidden experiences.
Healy Pass Drive: Cork's Most Dramatic Mountain Road
The Healy Pass is the most dramatic mountain road in County Cork — a narrow, switchbacked route through the Caha Mountains with views that reward every careful kilometre. Here's how to drive it safely.
The Hill of Tara: Where Pagan Kings Were Made
The Hill of Tara was the coronation site of Ireland's high kings. This guide explores the Lia Fáil, the Mound of the Hostages, and the archaeology behind the legends.
Lough Hyne at Night: Kayaking Ireland's Bioluminescent Lake
Lough Hyne in West Cork is Ireland's only bioluminescent lake. On dark nights, every paddle stroke sends ribbons of blue-white light through the water. Here's how to experience it.
Newgrange & the Boyne Valley: Ireland's Neolithic Temples
Newgrange is older than Stonehenge and the pyramids. This guide explains what archaeologists know about the passage tomb, the winter solstice alignment, and the other tombs of the Boyne Valley.