Imagine an island of wild cliffs and rolling green hills, enriched by extraordinary history and time-honoured traditions. Where your day might be spent cantering along a golden beach on horseback, your evening moving from chic restaurant to bold contemporary theatre, and your night sleeping in a lighthouse at the edge of the world. This is Ireland – an ancient land that’s ever-changing and always surprising. Ireland gives you more: more discovery, more wonder, more connection. This is an island that goes beyond. Ready to join us?
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Imagine an island of wild cliffs and rolling green hills, enriched by extraordinary history and time-honoured traditions. Where your day might be spent cantering along a golden beach on horseback, your evening moving from chic restaurant to bold contemporary theatre, and your night sleeping in a lighthouse at the edge of the world. This is Ireland – an ancient land that’s ever-changing and always surprising. Ireland gives you more: more discovery, more wonder, more connection. This is an island that goes beyond. Ready to join us?
Imagine an island of wild cliffs and rolling green hills, enriched by extraordinary history and time-honoured traditions. Where your day might be spent cantering along a golden beach on horseback, your evening moving from chic restaurant to bold contemporary theatre, and your night sleeping in a lighthouse at the edge of the world. This is Ireland – an ancient land that’s ever-changing and always surprising. Ireland gives you more: more discovery, more wonder, more connection. This is an island that goes beyond. Ready to join us?
A small island with a memorable punch, Ireland's breathtaking landscapes and friendly, welcoming people leave visitors floored.Lonely Planet
Meet the locals
Connected to landscape, inspired by tradition, open, curious, generous – the people of Ireland will welcome you to this beautiful island and make you feel like you belong. You’ll be wrapped in their warmth, swept up in their laughter and drawn into their lives like a long-lost friend. It’s then you’ll realise your holiday feels like a homecoming.
Larkin's pub, County Tipperary
Ireland's people: in our own words
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Róise Goan, Artistic Director and CEO, Dublin Theatre Festival
"The truly unique thing about Irish people is that storytelling is in our DNA – a gift we carry onto our stages and into our pages. Even giving directions on the street is a story, one that invites you into a deeper, richer landscape of the imagination."
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Jp McMahon, Chef Patron at Galway's Michelin-starred Aniar restaurant
"Modern Irish cuisine is rooted in our landscape, history and produce, but it looks outward, too, to other countries discovering their own cuisine."
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Anna Guerin, designer and founder of modern tailoring label, The Landskein
"We are a nation of storytellers, and our fashion is an extension of that, weaving heritage into contemporary expressions."
Discover your own story
In Ireland, you become part of our story as soon as you arrive. Because our culture isn't just something you observe – it’s something you live. Rich, dynamic and constantly evolving, it blends old traditions with fresh ideas and invites you to unleash your own creative spirit. Start planning your visit and add your own chapter to our shared heritage.
Oysters at the English Market, Cork city © Cork City Council
Celebrate Ireland's rich culture
Wood carving, cheese-making, even dry-stone walling – Ireland is a place for learning new skills while connecting with our customs in magnificent landscapes.
From Yeats to Rooney, our poets, playwrights and storytellers have been inspired by Ireland to create some of the world's most compelling literature.
Taste the innovation, natural creativity and unrivalled homegrown produce on the menu at Ireland's Michelin starred restaurants.
Connect with our wild side
When it comes to rugged beauty and thrilling adventure, Ireland's in a class of its own. Shaped by time and the elements, our landscapes are pure poetry – dotted with dramatic castles, ancient monuments and quaint thatched cottages. We mix BIG attractions and show-stopping moments with small, authentic encounters that stay with you long after you leave. Are you ready to discover the island that goes beyond every expectation?
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, County Antrim
Build your Ireland bucket list
From soaring sea cliffs to historic castles, these are Ireland’s must-see spots.
A luxurious treehouse, a private island, even a yellow submarine – check out the island's most amazing accommodation.
The journey is as much fun as the destination here so take the scenic route and hop on a train to explore Ireland.
