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Irish adventures
 
 

Irish adventures

 
 
  This week we’re exploring the music, landscapes and legends of Ireland. Try your hand at Irish stew, listen to Róisín Murphy’s Irish playlist or take a virtual tour of Ireland’s big five adventures.  
 
 
   
 
The new challenge

The new challenge

Ireland’s big five adventures

Follow Kieran Meeke as he takes on Reeks District’s Big Five Challenge including cycling, trekking, kayaking and more...
 
Camping in Northern Ireland

Camping in Northern Ireland

First night out of UK lockdown

Brian Coney spends his first night out of lockdown at a new glampsite in the Sperrin mountains’ dark sky park.
 
Books to take you there

Books to take you there

10 of the best

Explore Ireland’s history and culture from home with Vic O'Sullivan’s pick of the best books to take you there.
 
The magic of Cape Clear

The magic of Cape Clear

From the archives

Novelist Anne Griffin takes you to Ireland’s most southerly island, her getaway for over 30 years of ‘instant calm’.
 
Irish recipes

Irish recipes

6 of the best

St Patrick’s day may have passed but you can still try your hand at these traditional dishes from the Emerald Isle.
 
Why I love… Hook Head

Why I love… Hook Head

From the archives

Children's author Eoin Colfer reminisces about childhood holidays among the lighthouses and legends of Hook Head.
 
Songs to make me misty-eyed

Songs to make me misty-eyed

Róisín Murphy’s Irish playlist

From folk to rock to electronica, singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy picks songs to transport you to Ireland.
 
Feeling inspired?

Feeling inspired?

Plan something to look forward to

Discover Ireland for yourself with Guardian Cottages’ range of quirky self catering accommodation across the Emerald Isle.
 
 
 
 
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