The colours of county westmeath

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Named the Coolest Place on the Planet by National Geographic Traveller in 2017, County Donegal is famed for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs and unspoilt landscapes. This north-western gem bl

It’s not every day you get to eat breakfast overlooking Trim Castle, the Anglo-Norman landmark that doubles as a part-time movie set. But dining at the Boyne Valley’s Stonewall Café, munching on some

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th

Aer Lingus has flights to Belfast from 20 UK cities, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and London. aerlingus.com For a no-fly option, Stena Line operates daily car ferry sailings from Cairnryan

In the Scottish village of Kenmore, the mellow glow of Loch Tay draws visitors into a world of castles and crannogs, amid autumn’s beauty in a towering forest