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Cork’s English Market has served the people of Cork in the face of famine, flood, war and multiple recessions.  During this unprecedented public health crisis, we want to remain open to serve you, our customers.  The English Market is, above all else, a food market for essential fresh produce. Traders are working really hard to […]

Now part of Roganstown Golf and Country Club, Swords Open Golf Course is an 18 hole parkland course on relatively flat terrain. The Broadmeadow river flows through the course and the naturally occurring water has been well used in the design of the course and the provision of strategically placed water hazards and features. The […]

Brickfield Park comprises 11 hectares (27 acres) and was developed in the early 1970s, named after a nearby brickyard established in the 1930s. Built mainly as a sports ground in a heartland of soccer, it also features an all-weather pitch and a popular children’s playground, both of which were added in the 1990s. A main […]

Activities Ireland was established in 2004 with the sole purpose of providing all Sporting & Leisure enthusiasts with top quality vacations at competitive prices. They have since gone on to become Ireland’s Leading Sports & Leisure Specialists. They specialise in golf, hockey, rugby and soccer-themed tours. Activities Ireland understands no golf society, club, sporting organisation, […]

Explorium’s mission is to inspire curious minds to discover the wonders of science through sport and hands-on experiences in three sections: Science, Sport and Junior. It offers real 21st century fun for all ages. Conquer your fears in Explorium’s climbing section or venture through one of the world’s longest indoor caving structures and test your […]

Looking for a new adventure? Ultra Outdoor Adventures, based in Dublin, organises rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking and trail running trips. Sometimes yoga and wellness workshops are included. Events for all skill levels take place around Ireland. Ultra Outdoor Adventures is passionate about being active in the outdoors with a holistic approach. Face new challenges, […]

The aim of the centre is to provide greater access and support for those researching their family history and to allow people to engage with genealogists about their individual research concerns. Genealogist Fiona Fitzsimons and the Irish Family History Centre team are responsible for tracing over 15,000 research commissions, including the Irish heritage of United […]

Join us on one of our family tours.  We give part of ourselves, because we like the encounter, we like sharing our life, our world, our nature, culture, music and country. We feel as emotionally invested and rich in the encounter as the feeling we create for our customers.  We can then tailor a unique […]

The Famine statues, in Custom House Quay in the Dublin Docklands, were presented to the City of Dublin in 1997. These statues commemorate the Great Famine of the mid 19th century. During the famine approximately 1 million people died and a million more emigrated from Ireland, causing the island’s population to fall by between 20% […]

Bull Island is a low lying, dune covered sand spit in Dublin Bay off the coast of the city’s North side. As a National Nature reserve it is a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, and a good place for walking. It is home to two private golf courses -The Royal Dublin and St Anne’s. […]

City Kayaking Dublin operate from a base at Dublin City Moorings, where the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is tied up. Situated on the River Liffey beside the IFSC, right in the heart of Dublin City Centre, City Kayaking are the only operators offering adventure activities on the River Liffey in Dublin City Centre. City Kayaking […]

AquaZone at The National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, is one of the biggest and most exciting attractions for families, groups and individuals in Ireland. Almost three quarters of a million people enjoy hours of fun in Europe’s largest indoor water park annually. The leisure pool, AquaZone, offers extreme thrills, raging water adventures and loads of fun. […]

The Ireland’s Eye Tour and Howth Cliffs Cruise are the two tours offered by Island Ferries. Ireland’s Eye Tour Experienced captains Mark and Greg will take you on the boat ride from Howth Harbour to Ireland’s Eye. The trip around the Island takes in spectacular views of the Island, with the option to land on […]

The 75-minute cruise takes in a variety of scenery and landmarks along the way, and you’ll travel through time to understand how and why Dublin became the Capital city of Ireland.The Cruise is a chilled, relaxing way to experience Dublin from an entirely new vantage point. Dublin Bay Cruises is managed and operated by the […]

Surfdock Watersports is located on the Grand Canal Dockyard, just five minutes from Dublin’s city centre in County Dublin. Surfdock is considered Dublin’s No 1 watersports shop and school offering a unique combination of activities with a shop for all the equipment to go with it. They teach paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing for beginners in […]

Rural Adventure Tours give visitors the opportunity to get off the beaten track and find a rural Ireland full of untapped stories, folklore, music, culture, and heritage. Rural Adventure Tours private day and multi-day tours offers a choice of adventure activities, visits to ancient sites or a music session in an authentic Irish Pub. Tours […]

The Dublin Rogues Tour will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes and includes a visit to some of the statues in Merrion Square Park including Bernardo O’Higgins, Henry Grattan, George Russell and Michael Collins. Discover others that are associated with the square including Brendan Behan, Mamie Cadden, Darkey Kelly and Buck Whaley. The history […]

Portmarnock – The Velvet Strand is a wide strand of sandy beach located in Portmarnock, North Dublin. It is five miles long and stretches all the way to Baldoyle and adjoins Malahide Beach. It has a lovely view of the Dublin Mountains and Howth Harbour. Along the beach there is a path which leads to […]

The Irish Theatre Summer School offers a set of practical acting workshops and seminars carefully designed to place the writers in both a theatrical and literary context, developing an understanding of the historical and literary background of selected texts from each writer. The theatrical essence of the work will be explored and performed. The Final […]

Patrick Kavanagh was an Irish poet and novelist. Regarded as one of the foremost poets of the 20th century, his best known works include the novel Tarry Flynn and the poems Raglan Road and The Great Hunger. Kavanagh (1904–1967) was born in the village of Inniskeen, County Monaghan. His father was a shoemaker and had […]

Unexplored. Unspoiled. Unexpected. The Beara Peninsula is one of West Cork’s best-kept secrets. Uncover its mysteries and wild beauty on an unforgettable trip around a coastline that’s been described as the ‚most underrated road trip in Europe’ by international travel writers. The Beara Peninsula Drive, also known as The Ring of Beara, snakes its way […]

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland.  Since it opened in the mid 1980s, the Clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments and ground-breaking diagnostics. This reputation means that some of the best international and national consultants work at Blackrock Clinic. […]

Under current restrictions, medical appointments are considered to be essential travel. Mater Private Network is fully open and is more committed than ever to looking after your health and safety. Mission Our mission is “to provide the highest quality acute healthcare to the patients we are privileged to serve”. We aim to do this by: […]