Ireland has played a stellar supporting role in some of the world’s top movies and TV shows of recent years. The island is awash with film locations, easily recognisable from their on-screen appearances. But two shows in particular have made Ireland an A-list location: Star Wars and Games of Thrones. And many [...]
Fans of TV programme Derry Girls can unleash their inner Michelle with a tour package experience devoted to the Channel 4 show. The smash hit comedy has put the city firmly on the map. Millions of viewers across Ireland and the UK have enjoyed the antics of the girls and their family [...]
A stroll around Limerick's Medieval Quarter will reveal some of the city’s most remarkable buildings and captivating history. Limerick is a fascinating city that guards the mouth of the River Shannon and overlooks Ireland’s spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. It is steeped in a history that stretches back over 1,000 years and is [...]
Did you know that the forest scenes in the BBC series, Dublin Murders, was filmed in Northern Ireland? Tollymore Forest Park in Co. Down, 600 hectares of ancient redwoods and Gothic stone arches, doubles as the crime scene. The series was inspired by author Tana French’s internationally bestselling Dublin Murder Squad novels. [...]
We were lucky enough to visit Scotland twice this year - and Edinburgh's Royal Mile was a must both times. The city - and the Old Town, including Grassmarket - just has a great atmosphere and a vibe all of its own. The Royal Mile links the impressive Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood [...]
