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Nestled in the peaceful Kilkenny countryside, the elegant Avalon House Hotel has unveiled its new Summer Sanctuary Stays collection, offering guests a luxurious and restorative escape centred around nature, wellness, heritage and slow summer living.

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 5th and Sunday the 7th of June across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Galway Folk Festival to Whiskey Live on in Dublin and much, much more. Galway Folk Festival, Galway - 03.06-07.06 The Galway Folk Festival is an annual music celebration in Galway, Ireland, dedicated to both traditional Irish and contemporary folk, roots, and acoustic music. It typically takes pl

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 22nd and Sunday the 24th of May across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival to the International Literature Festival on in Dublin and much, much more. Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival, Howth - 22.05-24.05 Get ready for a splash of excitement as the Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival sails into the picturesque fishing village of Howth on

On May 3, the iconic Hook Lighthouse will once again open its historic grounds for the May Bank Holiday Shine A Light Festival, in association with Great Lighthouses of Ireland, offering a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s maritime heritage in a setting that blends breathtaking coastal views with centuries of history.

The world’s leading youth travel brand for 18 to 35s is expanding its popular Southeast Asia portfolio to include Ride Cambodia. Appealing to thrill-seekers craving an authentic and exhilarating experience, the tour offers the opportunity to drive through the breathtaking roads of Cambodia – moving entirely by Tuk Tuk. With experienced local drivers leading the way, travellers can sit back, soak the destination in and tick off a range of bucket-list moments.

AttractionTickets.com has announced the launch of Disney’s highly anticipated 2027 Free Dine offer, giving Irish holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy free dining at Walt Disney World Resort when booking a qualifying hotel and ticket package.

Summer in Dublin is all about being out and about, and where you stay makes a real difference to how easily the city fits together. With so much happening across the season, having a central base means you can move between plans without overthinking logistics.

Today, Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and ageing, reveals its highly anticipated 2026 programme. Kicking off on the 1st of May, this Age & Opportunity initiative brings together artists, communities, and audiences for a full month of arts, entertainment and community. From the start of the month, events unfold nationwide in arts centres and community spaces, alongside online workshops and screenings, ensuring audiences everywhere can take part.

TasteWaterford.ie is offering visitors a new way to discover Ireland’s oldest city with the launch of three immersive food tours, bringing Waterford’s past and present to life through storytelling, local flavours and the people behind them, across both the city’s streets and surrounding landscapes.

Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford, one of the Great Gardens of the World, has announced the return of Restival 2026, its annual wellness festival, taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May.

The Comeraghs Wild Festival 2026 has unveiled the second major announcement in its 2026 programme, confirming an enchanting new live music event set to take place on Sunday, the 12th of July at Woodhouse Estate in Stradbally, Co Waterford. Titled ‘An Evening of Song and Story’, this special open-air concert promises to be one of the most atmospheric and memorable experiences of the summer festival.

Waterford’s summer events calendar is set for another major boost as The Reg has officially announced the return of its hugely popular summer music festival 'The Churchyard Sessions', bringing 23 nights of free live music to Bailey’s New Street from May through September 2026.

A March 2026 report on dream destinations found that Japan appears in travelers’ wish lists more often than any other country. With international tourism surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time, a new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com shows which countries are trending among travelers right now.

Noah Kahan has announced his return to Dublin with two headline shows at 3Arena this November, marking one of the most anticipated live music events of the year.

As the four Artemis II astronauts journey home after travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is inviting holidaymakers to enjoy a space adventure of their own – in Florida!

Motorists travelling along the M7 motorway this week have been met with an unusual sight, not just slow-moving convoys of tractors and trucks, but now a portable toilet being delivered directly to the protest route, a signal that demonstrators are preparing to stay.

Visit Waterford has welcomed the news that the county has once again secured top recognition from Condé Nast Traveller, marking a second consecutive year of international acclaim as Waterford is named top of the “7 Wonders of Ireland” for 2026. The announcement builds on a strong run of global recognition for the destination and reinforces Waterford’s growing reputation among international travellers seeking authentic, experience-led destinations. The 2026 list highlights loc

The National Football League announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium.

Ryanair has expanded into shipping by launching its own cruise division. Europe’s largest airline is looking at the move in a bid to offset any prospect of lost business due to the current annual cap on passenger numbers using Dublin Airport. Ryanair is understood to have completed its first vessel and is now expected to apply for a ferry licence, at the very beginning of April, for Ireland-UK and Ireland-Spain routes, where it directly competes with the likes of Irish Ferri

The white Lotus is set to return for season 4 and this time it set against the glittering backdrop of the French Mediterranean. The glamorous murder mystery drama will be set at none other Chateau de la Messardiere , the crown jewel overlooking St Tropez. It is the ultimate Riviera fantasy.