Golden Ireland Pet Friendly Hotels

Competition

€50 Golden Ireland Gift Voucher Reward

February 2022
Golden Ireland would like to reward you with a €50 Golden Ireland Gift Voucher when you make five or ...
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Clare

32 Reasons to Visit Clare

December 2021
32 Reasons to Visit Clare That’s one reason for every county in Ireland!  Check Out Visit Clare’s ...
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Belfast

48 Hours in Belfast

December 2021
This jam-packed itinerary has been designed to make the most of a two day trip to Belfast and ...
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Food & Drink

A Halloween Irish Supper

October 2022
In the past Halloween was a harvest festival which was celebrated with fruit, nuts and a colcannon dinner. ...
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Tipperary

A Trip to Tipp - Your Guide to the Premier County

May 2022
Ancient castles, serene scenery, and exquisite Irish cuisine are just some of the perks that await you in ...
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Limerick

A Weekend in Limerick with Padraig Howley

February 2022
As part of our Keep Discovering campaign in association with Failté Ireland, Golden Ireland partnered with influencer Padraig ...
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Travel

Accessible Travel Information

April 2023
Transport for Ireland Accessible Travel Information   The Transport for Ireland website provides general information on how people ...
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Clare

Age Friendly Clare Welcomes You!

September 2022
Age-Friendly Clare is a Special place for Relaxing Breaks and Reunions. County Clare is a special place to ...
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Dublin

American Football

August 2022
Saturday 27th August 2022 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. American Football is Back!  The Northwestern Wildcats will touch down on ...
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Kerry

An exciting weekend in Tralee

April 2022
The Tralee Food Festival is finally here!   After a two-year Covid enforced hiatus the Tralee Food Festival ...
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Competition

And The Winner Is...

January 2022
The Hardiman Hotel Competition   Congratulations to Ms Eilish Connellan from Co. Clare who is the winner of ...
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Travel

Ask the Manager with Geraldine McGlynn

May 2022
Golden Ireland is delighted to announce a new series of Ask The Manager interviews over the next few ...
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Mayo

Ask The Manager With Peter Fergus

March 2022
The Lodge at Ashford Castle enjoys the feel of a relaxed rural country house hotel whilst being an ...
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Travel

Beautiful Lough Derg

October 2023
Three counties, one lake. The magnificent Lough Derg’s pristinely clean and naturally sparkling blue waters make it ...
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Belfast

Belfast City Tour, 19th - 21st November 2023

October 2023
Experience the bustling city of Belfast, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the run-up to the Christmas season. ...
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Food & Drink

Best of Beara – A secret edible paradise..

March 2023
Two Green Shoots Immersive experiences & botanical accommodation in West Cork   The Garden of Re-Imagination is a ...
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Travel

Christmas Hotel Breaks 2022

September 2022
Wouldn’t it be nice to get away at Christmas? Just for once to have somebody else to ...
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Food & Drink

Christmas Starter/Canapé Ideas

December 2022
If you have a large crowd to cater for on Christmas Day and want to keep your oven ...
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Travel

Cycling Ireland's Greenways

July 2023
Cycling in Ireland’s greenways is a fantastic way to explore the country’s beautiful landscapes, friendly towns, ...
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Dublin

Dublin Delights

December 2021
Recently, Wilf and I took to the road from West Kerry feeling excited and, to tell the truth, ...
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Eileen Smith in Killarney

January 2022
Killarney is one of Ireland’s most charming towns with its legendary lakes and picture-postcard landscapes, visitors will ...
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Exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands Part II

February 2022
In part two of Felicity and Wilf’s journey, the couple travel further afield to Athlone for a ...
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Food & Drink

Favourite Festive Drinks

December 2021
With Christmas just around the corner, we have selected some of our favourite drinks to celebrate cosy nights ...
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Felicity Hayes-McCoy Explores Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

February 2022
Best selling author, Felicity Hayes-McCoy and her husband, Wilf set off on a journey to explore Ireland’s ...
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Free Admission to OPW Sites

December 2021
ADMISSION CHARGES TO all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites are being waived until the end of the year, ...
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Competition

Golden Ireland 2022 Survey Results

November 2022
Thanks to everybody who took part in our recent survey which was sent to almost 9,000 Golden Ireland members. ...
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Travel

Golden Ireland Awarded Guaranteed Irish Status

June 2022
Golden Ireland was delighted to receive Guaranteed Irish recognition in June 2022. Following a lengthy application process, approval for ...
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Lifestyle

Golden Ireland Finalist in Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2023

January 2023
Thursday January 12th, 2023: Golden Ireland  is delighted to be nominated in two categories at the second annual Guaranteed ...
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Golf

Golden Ireland Golf Escapes

March 2022
It’s a well-established fact that people come from all over the globe to sample Ireland’s world-class ...
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Golden Ireland Pet Friendly Hotels

February 2022
Here are our top picks for dog friendly hotels in Ireland! For those of you that enjoy a ...
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Competition

Great Southern Killarney Competition

July 2023
This Competition is now Closed. Thanks to everybody who Entered. The lucky winner is Ms Kay Morrison from ...
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Lifestyle

Halloween Customs and Traditions

October 2023
Thanks to The Dúchas project for the following Stories about Halloween from the Schools’ Collection. Dúchas ...
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Lifestyle

Ireland's Festivals 2023

February 2023
In Ireland, we have a huge array of Festivals both North and South to keep us entertained from ...
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Dublin

Jack B Yeats: Painting & Memory

December 2021
Thanks to author, Felicity Hayes-McCoy for the following article on visiting Dublin, and the wonderful Jack B Yeats ...
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Wexford

Keep Discovering Wexford

December 2021
Stunning coastlines aren’t all the sunny South East has to offer, and Wexford boasts a particularly unique ...
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Travel

Kerry, Galway and Donegal Top the List of Favourite Destinations for Actively Retired

November 2022
Actively Retired Travelling Now More Than Ever Kerry, Galway and Donegal Top the List of Favourite Destinations for ...
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Le Chéile Arís Competition

March 2022
Re-connecting with Golden Ireland and The Great Southern Hotel Killarney   This Competition is now closed. Thanks to ...
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Le Chéile Arís More Selected Entries..

April 2022
Re-connecting with Golden Ireland and The Great Southern Hotel Killarney     Our feel-good Le Chéile Arí...
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Le Chéile Arís Selected Competition Entries

March 2022
Re-connecting with Golden Ireland and The Great Southern Hotel Killarney     We are getting a great response ...
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derry

Legendary Derry

August 2022
by Felicity Hayes-McCoy Sometimes the power of TV storytelling can catapult a particular place into people’s hearts. ...
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Food & Drink

Lemon Posset Recipe from Eccles Hotel

September 2023
Thanks to Head Chef, Eddie Attwell from The Eccles Hotel for this gorgeous recipe for Lemon Posset. This ...
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Kerry

Magical Killarney Tour, 7th - 10th April 2024

November 2023
7th – 10th April 2024   Experience the magic of a holiday in Killarney this Spring. Killarney is one of ...
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Travel

Make The Most of Midweek..

September 2022
Midweek Breaks in Ireland   One of the many perks of Retirement is extra free time, although many ...
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Lifestyle

Memories of Christmas Past

December 2022
If you cast your mind back to 2013, Golden Ireland in association with Liberties Press published ‘The Little Book ...
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Travel

Michael & Dee's Road Trip Along The Wild Atlantic Way

November 2022
One of the many great things about working at Golden Ireland is hearing back from holidaymakers who take ...
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Dublin

New Year’s Festival Dublin 2022

December 2022
Saturday, 31 December 2022 – Sunday, 1 January 2023 Dublin is fast becoming an iconic destination to celebrate the New Year, and 2022 promises ...
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Dublin

Parkland Tours for November at Newbridge House

November 2023
Get outside this Winter and breathe in the fresh air. We have a walking cultural offer that will ...
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Travel

Púca Halloween Festival 2022

October 2022
Mystical Púca Festival returns for Halloween 2022   The iconic festival celebrating Ireland as the origin of Halloween ...
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Romantic Valentine's Day Getaways

January 2022
The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is ...
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Food & Drink

Seafood Chowder Recipe from Manor West Hotel

September 2022
Thanks to Head Chef, James Stack of Manor West Hotel for sharing his Seafood Chowder recipe which he ...
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Food & Drink

Soda Bread from The Gallagher's Kitchen

September 2022
There are a few things an Irish home would be lost without and in this case, it’s ...
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Travel

Spike Island - An Island Fortress

August 2023
For quite some time now, I’ve wanted to visit Spike Island in Cork. Having finally carved out ...
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Lifestyle

St. Brigid's Day - Lá Fhéile Bríde

January 2023
In Ireland, we have been blessed with a brand new Bank Holiday to celebrate St. Brigid – Ireland’s ...
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Food & Drink

St. Patrick's Day Recipes

March 2023
Thanks to Tourism Ireland for sharing these amazing Irish recipes from iconic food establishments all over the island. ...
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Lifestyle

St. Valentine's Day Ireland 2023

February 2023
This year St. Valentine’s Day falls on Tuesday, 14th February 2023. Celebrate the love with these fun Irish ...
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Food & Drink

Summer Recipes to Enjoy!

June 2023
The beautiful weather we are having this June means more time dining alfresco, and hopefully less time spent ...
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Galway

Tales from Taylor's Hill Galway

June 2022
For years, a black and white photo of Eyre Square has hung over my desk. It shows market ...
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Kerry

The Best of The Kingdom Tour, 27th February - 1st March 2024

November 2023
27th February – 1st March 2024   Experience the magic of a holiday in Kerry, with the charming town of ...
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Donegal

The Best of The Northwest Tour - 24th - 27th March 2024

November 2023
The Best of The Northwest Tour, 24th – 27th March 2024 Golden Ireland is delighted to present the Best of ...
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Belfast

The Extraordinary History of The Europa Hotel

April 2022
From Most ‘Bombed’ Hotel in Europe to a Belfast Beacon of Hope For over 50 years, The Europa Hotel ...
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Lifestyle

The Rose Hotel recognised for outstanding contribution to becoming an Autism Friendly Hotel.

January 2023
The Rose Hotel is recognised for its outstanding contribution to becoming an Autism Friendly Hotel. The Rose Hotel ...
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Donegal

To The Edge of the World and Back!

July 2022
By Felicity Hayes-McCoy   In that fine Ulsterman C S Lewis’s children’s book, The Voyage of ...
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Donegal

Treasures of The North-West

July 2022
By Felicity Hayes-McCoy   Recently, on a Golden Ireland break to the Inishowen Peninsula, I uploaded photos to ...
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Travel

Two Irish Airports Awarded Age-Friendly Status by WHO

June 2022
Irish airports, Shannon Airport and Ireland West airport, have become the first airports in the world to be ...
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Waterford

Visit Waterford

December 2021
Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest city – with a Christian parish that predates even St Patrick – Waterford is ...
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Galway

Visiting Vibrant County Galway

June 2023
Galway is a wonderful county to visit at any time of year. Here are some of our favourite ...
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We've Missed You!

February 2022
It’s been a long time since many of us have been away. There might be some concerns ...
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Mayo

Westport Wonder, 7th - 10th April 2024

December 2023
7th – 10th April 2024 Uncover the charms of Mayo with the popular town of Westport as the ideal base. ...
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Kerry

Where to Stay & What to Do in Killarney

May 2022
The sunshine is peaking through, the temperatures are rising and the craic is returning to our most loved ...
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Competition

Win a €200 Golden Ireland Gift Voucher

November 2022
Tell Us What You Think!   We’re running a survey and would love your input. Please let ...
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Competition

Win an Overnight Stay with Dinner in Eccles Hotel & Spa, West Cork

April 2022
Eccles Hotel & Spa Giveaway Eccles Hotel and Spa – the perfect place to stay on West Cork’s ...
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Dublin

Winter in Dublin 2023

October 2023
Twinkling lights, smiling faces, bustling streets, and the call of live music from talented musicians, there’s nothing ...
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