5 November 2026
Derryveagh, the short version
Derryveagh isn't just a single spot. It is a wide stretch of land covering mountains, coastal glens, and a mix of bog, heather, and conifer.
About Derryveagh, Donegal → · articlebot/1.0 (deterministic)
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2 November 2026
Belmullet: what to know before you go
In Irish, the name is Béal an Mhuirthead. It means “mouth of the Mullet Peninsula.” Belmullet is a coastal Gaeltacht town on the Mullet Peninsula.
About Belmullet, Mayo → · machine-drafted, desk-polished
31 October 2026
Croagh Patrick: what to know before you go
Croagh Patrick stands as the most famous peak in County Mayo. It rises to 764 metres, topping out on a broad, windswept plateau instead of a sharp point.
About Croagh Patrick, Mayo → · articlebot/1.0 (deterministic)
29 October 2026
The case for Clooney More
Clooney More sits on the north coast of Sligo Bay. It is one of the most recognised surf breaks in Ireland.
About Clooney More, Sligo → · articlebot/1.0 (deterministic)
26 October 2026
Ballynahinch Castle: what to know before you go
Ballynahinch Castle is a former Irish country house. It stands on the site of an older castle and now operates as a luxury hotel.
About Ballynahinch Castle, Galway → · machine-drafted, desk-polished
24 October 2026
Achill Island, the short version
Achill sits off the west coast of Ireland. It covers roughly 147 square kilometres.
About Achill Island, Mayo → · articlebot/1.0 (deterministic)
24 October 2026
The west list: five places worth your time in October 2026
A short monthly list from the research desk: Gougane Barra, Kylemore Abbey, Oceanworld Dingle and two more. No queues, and no queue of posts about them either.
From the desk · machine-drafted, desk-checked
22 October 2026
Ballina, the short version
Béal an Átha translates to “mouth of the ford.” That name sticks to Ballina because the town sits right where the River Moy spills into Killala Bay — read on for the rest.
About Ballina, Mayo → · machine-drafted, desk-polished
19 October 2026
Ardara, the short version
Ardara sits on the N56 and R261, roughly twenty-five kilometres north-west of Donegal town. The 2022 census counted 785 people living there, up from 731 in 2011.
About Ardara, Donegal → · machine-drafted, desk-polished
19 October 2026
The case for Athenry
Baile Átha an Rí. That’s the Irish name, translating to “town of the ford of the king.” Located 25 kilometres east of Galway city in County Galway, the town still wears its medieval shape.
About Athenry, Galway → · machine-drafted, desk-polished