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Free Castles, Gardens & Epic Views – Under 18s Go Free Across Ireland next month
Right so, here’s a summer win — every kid under 18 gets into OPW heritage sites for free this August. Castles, gardens, monasteries, the...

John McGarry
Jul 291 min read


Dublin’s Metro Finally Gets the Go-Ahead (No, You’re Not Dreaming)
After two decades of waffle, delays, and the odd dodgy map, it looks like Dublin’s MetroLink is finally on the cards. The Government’s...

John McGarry
Jul 221 min read


The Bray Airshow: Free, Loud, and Absolutely Unreal
Bray is about to go full Top Gun on Saturday, August 2nd, as the Bray Air Display lands back in town. It’s Ireland’s biggest free ...

John McGarry
Jul 211 min read


Why Everyone’s Granny Is Suddenly From Mayo
It’s a good thing the Irish passport is now basically gold dust—because half the country is using it to emigrate to Sydney, and the other...

John McGarry
Jul 111 min read
You Can Now Bring a Bigger Bag on Ryanair — And It’s Free
Ryanair’s doing the unthinkable — they’re giving us more space… without charging for it. No, you’re not hallucinating mid-scroll. The...

John McGarry
Jul 51 min read


The First Pint Standing: Molloys, Dublin’s Early House
We all know there’s something beautifully Irish about sipping a pint while everyone else is brushing their teeth. Welcome to Dublin’s...

John McGarry
Jul 41 min read


Europe’s Heatwave Has Arrived — And Irish Holidaymakers Are in for a Shock
Irish tourists heading abroad this summer are being told to cool the jets and take the heat seriously this time- because parts of Europe...

John McGarry
Jul 11 min read


The Top Five Best Outdoor Activities in Ireland
Summer is finally here and — whisper it — the weather’s been suspiciously decent. We’re not saying break out the BBQ just yet, but it’s...

John McGarry
Jun 192 min read


Top 5 Family-Friendly Stays in Ireland This June
There are some words that, if I was Will Smith in Men in Black, I’d gladly zap from people’s memories — gone without a trace. Top of the...

John McGarry
Jun 42 min read


Billy Ocean, Tiffany & a Time Machine – This Bank Holiday Weekend Is Sorted!
Looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend? Get yourself down to the Rewind Festival in St. Anne’s Park! Whip out your Blokia...

John McGarry
May 301 min read


Heading Abroad This Summer? These New Rules Could Cost You €1,500
For years, people (myself included) went abroad with the mindset that there were fewer rules than a third year’s free gaff. But deep...

John McGarry
May 242 min read


Taco Bell To Launch in Ireland This Summer
We’re living in a golden era for fast food. Between Smash Burgers, Korean Fried-Chicken and more Donut shops than sense, Ireland now has...

John McGarry
May 131 min read


Easter in Ireland: 5 Activities to Entertain the Kids (and Save Your Sanity)
Easter is approaching — and with it comes a dangerous cocktail of chocolate-fuelled kids, over-stimulated parents, and more time off...

John McGarry
Apr 142 min read


Dublin’s Food Scene Will Never Be the Same After This
There’s a new market opening in Dublin that’s about to change the game—and to top it all off, it’s landing in one of the most historic...

John McGarry
Apr 61 min read


All-Inclusive European Holidays are Back—And Cheaper Than Ever
“All-inclusive holidays are like those 4-in-1 shampoos your dad swears by—flights, hotel, food and booze all in one package, while...

John McGarry
Apr 41 min read


Irish Airports Just Dropped a List That Could Change Your Entire Summer Plans
Irish people are notorious for being creatures of habit. Until at age of 26 I would have gladly gone to Albufeira every year, ride a...

John McGarry
Apr 21 min read


A Major Blow for Irish Tourism in 2025
As a teenager and well into my early twenties, my appreciation for three Jägerbombs for a tenner in D2 far outweighed any interest in...

John McGarry
Mar 311 min read


The Try to win a Pint: The Dublin Pub Pouring Free Drinks for Every Ireland Try
The Ireland Team Celebrating their Grand-Slam Victory in 2024 Personally, as a football fan (Manchester United—thanks for your...

John McGarry
Mar 62 min read
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