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Country Fairs: Fun of the fair
Rediscover traditional Ireland at its most charming country fairs
Cork: East vs West
If Cork is the pride of Ireland, then which part of the county is the best?
Carry on glamping
Discover an altogether more luxurious way of sleeping under the stars
Castlemartyr, Co. Cork: A castle –– but no martyrs
Today the resort comprises the 800-year-old castle (or keep) and the 17th-Century country manor house
Kingdom come
Maggie Armstrong takes a tour of Kerry and finds a treasure chest of attractions
Ireland's best-kept secret
I had never gone to Offaly as a tourist before, but then, who goes home on a holiday?
Luxury living on the edge
There's something mystical, magical even, about the sea. Once it casts its spell, so they say, it holds one in its net of wonder forever.
Dracula's Dublin
Pol O Conghaile sinks his teeth into the centenary of Bram Stoker's death with a macabre map of the city.
Bundoran: The little town making big waves
Bundoran, Bun Vegas -- call it what you will -- the little Donegal town which for generations welcomed Irish day-trippers, has started making waves on a global scale.
Fota Cork: Wildlife and whiskey galore
The cheetah raced across the park chasing his lunch of rabbit, shaken not stewed. Attached to a zip-line, the dead rabbit raced ahead, triggering an explosive burst from the cheetah as it pursued its dinner which raced ahead of it at 65kph.
Secret Ireland: Tralee Bay
Island safaris and a chance to play CSI detective are in store for Pol O'Conghaile
Spiddal Co Galway: Making family memories that will never fade
It'll be hard to remain objective writing this travel feature. During just one day of my week away in Spiddal, my 13-month-old finally cut his first tooth, my four-year- old learned to body-board at his first attempt, Katie Taylor won a gold medal and that other elusive golden disc, the sun, made a welcome appearance.
Adventure at puffin island
The highlight of my summer holidays in Ireland is always a boat trip with friends, preferably with someone else doing the hard work.
10 Best: Christmas escapes
An Alpine adventure at Aherlow House Hotel, Co Tipperary
Seeing what the Butlers saw
When I first heard of the Butler Trail, I immediately thought of a choc fest, but that's totally down to my corpulence and love of food.
Walk of the Week: Inisheer, Aran Islands
Galway Bay was a choppy mass of white horses as we butted out aboard the Doolin ferry.
Aghadoe Heights Hotel: A breath of fresh Kerry air
I know there are many GAA fans out there who would lynch me for saying that when I leave my native Cork and cross the county bounds into the territory of our neighbours and arch rivals Kerry, my heart lifts.
10 Best: Island escapes
The literary island
Connemara: Where memories are made
Old age is the period when your memories grow shorter and your reminiscences grow longer.
Secret Ireland: Donegal Bay
The secret beach
Northern Ireland: A drive to golfing paradise
When the news broke that the Irish Open was coming to Portrush, Darren Clarke made the comment that he would be delighted to be able to sleep in his own bed. I couldn't help but think that there was a time when I would have been very happy to join him there. But I've moved on and now my schoolgirl/cougar crush in the golfing world is Paul McGinley. Sad I know, but true.
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