The Irish Times

Weaving a future from old ways in Donegal

Studio Donegal ignores looming globalisation in favour of handmade, local cloth

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Wild Atlantic women: Following in their footsteps along the west coast

Gráinne Lyons spent three months learning about women connected to the landscape

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

32 great running routes around Ireland – one in every county – complete with maps

From Antrim to Wicklow, the ultimate guide to running locations in Ireland

Tue May 25 2021 - 06:01

My trip around Ireland with a brain tumour

Two days after a receiving a dream job with a travel guide, I got a diagnosis that changed my life

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:02

Eight brilliant board games to break out over Christmas

Ditch the screen time and try your hand at some old-fashioned family bonding (or simmering tension)

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 06:00

Fishing port of Killybegs is now landing several cruise ships every year

The buses are waiting and local craftspeople have set out their wares when the big liners come calling

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 06:00

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way this summer

Everything you need to know about this stunning stretch of coastline

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 00:00

Are holidays becoming a time to show off rather than switch off?

Survey finds 30% of people book trips to induce envy in others. Is that good for your head?

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 06:00

A walk for the weekend: Under bare Benbulbin’s spell

Ascending Sligo’s celebrated rock formation rewards the eye and the imagination

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 12:00

What’s your county’s claim to fame?

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 06:00

Walk for the weekend: No better way to spend a sun-filled morning

The Mullaghmore Loop is a jewel in Sligo’s crown

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 13:00

German documentary team ride Irish wild west

Adventure photographer Florian Wagner leads horseback trip from Mizen to Malin

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00

Shopping spraoi: Donegal town

After the hard years of the recession, a new sense of confidence is starting to return

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 03:00

A walk for the weekend: Streedagh, Co Sligo

Streedagh Beach harbours fossils, tombs and wrecks, writes Michael Guilfoyle

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 12:00

Ten great spring breaks in Ireland

Hibernated all winter? Then it’s time to break out and treat yourself to a few days away over the next few weeks when there are tempting offers at hotels all over Ireland

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 08:30