Tag: Ireland

Cork, the friendly Irish rebel city by the River Lee is well worth a visit.

Believe it or not, Australians are not the only expats in London. We aren’t the only ones who like to make a bit of homegrown noise every now and then, so there's no need to be embarrassed about it.

Although not generally known, there was a considerable warmth for Irish born playwright Oscar Wilde in Australia while at home he was vilified.

A trip to the beautiful Aran Islands off Galway, with their unique heritage, is a never to be forgotten experience.

A view from Galway: lessons from Ireland’s darkest days.

Ireland responded to Hurricane Ophelia in the best way possible (and probably most Irish way possible)…with humour!

The south-west of Ireland offers rolling hills, scenic vistas and wide open spaces, combined with some old-fashioned Irish hospitality. Cork and Galway offer the perfect opportunity for a countryside getaway, with minimum fuss.

It’s St Patrick’s Day and a great excuse to go green and merry in honour of Ireland. But what lays beyond the stereotypes when you actually visit the Emerald Isle's capital, Dublin? You'll find a city steeped in culture and a turbulent history... and yes sure, the best Guinness in ...

St Patrick's Day tickles our cheeky little Aussie larrikin soul. It's the day of the year when everyone is Irish. But if you are going to do it properly, then really go for it with these silly suggestions... ta be sure.

The mystery of how an Australian feline found himself in Ireland set imaginations a flight.

Which countries have the world's wealthiest regular citizens? The UK comes a respectable 4th, while a certain sunburnt country sits at #1... by quite a long way.

This acrobatic couple decided they wanted to marry each other in multiple countries over a three-month period. The result is simply beautiful.

Ireland’s prime minister takes issue with Abbott’s ‘patronising’ St Patrick’s Day video greeting.

Irish business leader and killjoy reckons Tony Abbott’s St Patrick’s Day message is not such a craic up. Oh c’mon, Paddy.

The father of Jill Meagher is facing financial ruin and serious health problems while he struggles to cope with his daughter's violent death.

An Australian woman found in Dublin a month ago is free to leave state care after a ruling from Ireland's High Court.

Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has welcomed the Irish government’s move to introduce laws for cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging.

With more to enjoy north and south of the border than ever, isn’t it time you made time for Ireland?

There's an unspoken bond between Australians and the Irish. As travellers, we share a love of a night out, a good laugh and occasionally loutish behaviour at sporting events (all in good jest to be sure).

Fancy an Irish adventure off the beaten path? A new Ireland based travel company called Giddy Goats Tours wants to offer something wild and different.