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The Skellig Michael huts doubled as Luke Skywalker’s refuge in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Nine must-do highlights of Dingle, Ireland

This windswept port town garnered attention as a Star Wars location, but beyond rugged landscapes there’s plenty to charm the visitor.

  • by Marian McGuinness
Dark rituals: the hooded-man emerges from the flames at Puca.

The ancient, original Halloween is darker than the US version

In the ancient castle town of Trim, Samhain has an otherworldly darkness far richer than the jump-scares of its corny, candy-laced cousin across the Atlantic.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Inishmore, Aran Islands.

Despite Brexit, travelling Ireland and Northern Ireland is still easy

Whichever way you go, things tend to work out just grand in Ireland.

  • by Steve McKenna
Survival of the tastiest ... Moran’s Oyster Cottage.

The unlikely place you’ll find some of the world’s tastiest oysters

I’ve eaten plenty, from Coffin Bay and Merimbula in Australia to Arcachon in France and Hiroshima in Japan, and I doubt I have ever had a better oyster than these.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Knocknarea and the beach at Sligo.

Ireland’s irresistible new spa utilises an unusual local ingredient

Seaweed bathhouses are now dotted the length of Ireland’s west coast; and Voya is the reigning queen of the salty spas.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Ireland’s Dromoland Castle and its expansive grounds.

This stunning castle is the birthplace of an unlikely Irish rebel

Ireland’s Dromoland Castle - now a five-star heritage hotel - boasts a fascinating history and an intriguing connection to Tasmania’s Port Arthur.

  • by Billy Cantwell
The Cork Butter Museum has everything you have ever wanted to know about butter production.

Ireland's greatest export isn't whisky or Guinness

Ireland's Cork City was once the centre of the world - at least if you were into butter.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Hotel guests can visit Panorama Terrace, an open-air wine bar and cocktail lounge with stunning views over Cork City.

Montenotte Cork hotel review, Ireland: There's just one awkward thing about this small luxury hotel

This blend of modern art and Irish tradition offers amazing views.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Killeavy Castle Estate has won prestigious awards including Castle Hotel of the Year.

Six of the best eco-friendly hotels in Ireland

From former castles with sustainable menus to coast-hugging luxury hotels powered by wind turbines, these stays lift the bar.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Irish pubs are all about one thing: The craic.

How to fit in at an Irish pub: It's not about the beer (or the food)

An Irish pub – a proper Irish pub, in Ireland, filled with Irish people – is all about one thing: the craic.

  • by Ben Groundwater