October: Ireland Modern Ireland is much more than its ancient castles, legends and green landscapes. Today, the country is home to young entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, designers and technology specialists who are developing new ideas. Dublin has become an important European centre...

October: Ireland Dublin is a city where history and modern life meet on every street. Visitors can admire historic buildings, walk along the River Liffey and explore famous places such as Trinity College Dublin. At the same time, the city is full of young people studying, working in...

October: Ireland Irish culture has travelled far beyond the island itself. Thanks to generations of emigrants, Irish music, dance, literature and celebrations have become familiar in many countries. Every year, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in cities from New York to Sydney, often with...

October: Ireland During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, millions of Irish people left their homeland in search of safety, work and a better future. The Great Famine forced many families to escape hunger, while poverty and limited job opportunities encouraged others to leave....

October: Ireland The Great Famine was one of the darkest periods in Irish history. Between 1845 and 1852, a potato disease destroyed much of the crop that millions of people depended on for food. Poverty, hunger and disease caused the deaths of about one million people, while another...

October: Ireland The Aran Islands lie off Ireland’s west coast, where life has long been shaped by the sea, strong winds and rocky land. People have traditionally built stone walls to protect small fields and raised animals in this challenging environment. Irish, or Gaeilge, remains an...

October: Ireland The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the world’s longest defined coastal touring routes, stretching for about 2,500 kilometres along Ireland’s western coast. It takes visitors past towering cliffs, sandy beaches, tiny villages and islands surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean....

October: Ireland Ireland has appeared in many famous films and TV series, attracting filmmakers with its dramatic landscapes, historic castles and charming towns. From the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, filmed partly in Northern Ireland, to movies shot on the beautiful Irish coast,...

October: Ireland Irish music is full of energy, emotion and stories that bring people together.Ireland has given the world many unforgettable sounds. Bands like U2, The Cranberries and The Dubliners have introduced different sides of Irish music to audiences around the globe....

October: Ireland Irish dance is famous for its fast footwork, upright posture and energetic rhythms. Traditional Irish dancing became known internationally after Riverdance was first performed during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. The performance became a worldwide success and led...

October: Ireland Traditional Irish music has a distinctive sound and is an important part of Irish culture. Popular instruments include the fiddle, harp, tin whistle and bodhrán, a traditional Irish frame drum. Musicians often play together in lively sessions in pubs and other...

October: Ireland The Abbey Theatre in Dublin is Ireland’s national theatre and has played an important role in Irish cultural life. It opened in 1904 and became closely connected with the Irish Literary Revival, a movement that promoted Irish writing and culture. Writers such as W. B....