More than 33 million American residents claim Irish ancestry, which is almost nine times the population of Ireland. While the Irish may be well known for their distinctive music, the image of the ...

Golden thatch running down windows, balconies off bedrooms, views over Kenmare bay; we’re pretty sure these are the most luxurious thatched cottages in Ireland and they are pure perfection. We think ...

Brook Cottage, a stunning riverside villa in the Wicklow Mountains' Vale of Avoca, boasts two tree houses and historic ties to Irish poet and songsmith Thomas Moore. There are some places in Ireland ...

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