Sligo is the county town of, well, Sligo. Its most famous claim to fame is being the hometown of Westlife - an Irish pop band that has sold more than 50 million records around the globe. But that’s only recently. What most people don’t know is that far more important people were part of Sligo - far more. We’ll find out who they are as we move on. Sligo in Irish is Sligeach which means shelly place. There is an abundance of shellfish ... Read More

Bunratty Castle was built in 1467 by the O’Brien family. Bunratty Castle is found in County Clare, Munster, Ireland. Built in the center of the Bunratty Village, the castle is one of the more famous sites in the entire country. The village itself is already marvelous; a completely Victorian village that was recreated with original and reconstructed buildings. Add to that the medieval castle and you have yourself an authentic historical experience. It is situated by the N18 road between Limerick ... Read More

Ireland is that one place that stays with you once you’ve visited. Its ethereal quality plays itself over and over in your mind that only a revisit will put your mind at ease, at least temporarily. This June, Ireland invites you once again—or lures you to set foot on its soil, if it’s the first time—to come back. There are interesting activities you can enjoy, and it is entirely up to you to choose one event to participate in or to engage in ... Read More

Pub is actually short for public house – an establishment that is open to the public and serves alcoholic drinks – the most common of which being beer. They originated in the UK and Ireland. That is why all English or Irish themed drinking establishments all over the world are called pubs. There is no doubt that Ireland is known for its pubs - as pubs are almost always associated with Ireland. There are a lot of Irish pubs opened throughout the globe, ... Read More

W5 is Ireland´s famous and award winning interactive discovery center. The name W5 actually stands for Who, What, Where, When, and Why – the center strives to answer those questions and present the answers in a fun interactive way. The W5 is found at the Odyssey Center - a large sports and entertainment center situated in Queen's Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Odyssey was funded by a number of companies and government agencies: the Millennium Commission (49%), the Laganside Corporation (11%), the Department ... Read More