The old gentleman in pressed khakis and a blue chambray shirt stood outside the Clifden Bookshop, greeting passersby with a tip of his cap. It was a mellow 65 degrees that July afternoon in western ...

Ireland is a land known to be steeped in myth and rich cultural heritage, while also inviting travelers to see its scenic landscapes, castles and cities. In this travel guide, we'll explore the ...

Ireland is essentially a small island off mainland Europe and the Irish a bunch of islanders, and very proud of the fact. As such we have a strange affinity with the sea and are extremely proud of our ...

With its blue mountains, "colossal" skies, and wide empty beaches, Connemara is "a country unto itself", and the most beautiful region in the west of Ireland, said Stanley Stewart in Condé Nast ...

Pirate Queen Gráinne Mhaol was known for fiercely defending Mayo’s Clew Bay – and understandably so, given the region’s outstanding beauty. One of the bay’s crown jewels is Clare Island, and among its ...

CARNA — "So, what part of the motherland are you in right now, Tom?" Boston's Mayor-elect Martin J. Walsh asked me in a recent phone call as misted peaks loomed beyond my window. I had just arrived at ...

Ireland is essentially a small island off mainland Europe and the Irish a bunch of islanders, and very proud of the fact. As such we have a strange affinity with the sea and are extremely proud of our ...