Ireland
- Opinion
- UK
What you need to know about UK’s new entry rules starting this week
Do you need to renew your UK or Irish passport? What if you have automatic UK citizenship? What you need to know about this week’s change.
- Michael Gebicki
History lovers will dig this newly opened Dublin hotel
During renovation work at The Hoxton, Dublin, archaeologists uncovered artefacts and bones from the city’s Viking and medieval past, along with remnants of Dubh Linn, the tidal pool that gave the city its name.
- Julietta Jameson
Australians stay longer in this country than anyone else. It’s not enough
Ireland might only be slightly larger than Tasmania, but two weeks is barely enough to scratch the surface of the Emerald Isle.
- Steve McKenna
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Like your hotels predictable? This quirky Dublin hotel isn’t for you
Don’t be fooled by its prime, Victorian exterior. The Wilder Townhouse lives up to its moniker, and makes for one memorable stay.
- Natasha Bazika
After getting hit by a car, I swore off cycling. A trip changed my mind
I used to adore cycling. Well, I loved what I called “tootling”. There was no Lycra involved, just the joy of the careful and low-speed scenic ride.
- Julietta Jameson
No tropical beaches, but this island is still a paradise
Escape to one of the loveliest places in Ireland not for sun, but for soul.
- Brian Johnston
A small country with an epic history for book lovers
You’d expect a place that birthed so many great writers to be home to some of the world’s most beautiful libraries – and bookshops.
- Keith Austin
A craic, castle and Guinness-filled road trip through Ireland
Ireland is an island full of saints, so it’s hardly surprising to encounter a small miracle.
- Keith Austin
For a small country, this place’s cultural influence is gigantic
The way to truly enjoy Ireland is not to see the sights but to listen.
- Brian Johnston
One of Europe’s greatest treasures as you’ve never seen it before
A dramatic high-tech display of a 1200-year-old book is just one of the highlights that modern Dublin has to offer.
- Steve McKenna