Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations
Ireland is home to a truly staggering number of incredible natural rock formations and geological tourist attractions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of being stunned by the truly mind-boggling [...]
Physical and Mental Benefits of the Outdoors
More and More of our Days are Spent in our Homes Time spent outdoors can be increased by simply incorporating some outdoor activity in place of time spent in front [...]
Ireland’s Must-Ride Cycle Routes
Great Irish Cycling Routes to Inspire Your Irish Staycation Cycling as a hobby has exploded in Ireland over the last decade. And state bodies have responded, funding the revival of [...]
A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI
Monopoly is one of the biggest selling board games of all time, behind only Chess, Checkers and Backgammon. The game focuses on buying and trading properties, developing them with houses [...]
10 Tips for a Successful Camping Holiday in Ireland | OSI
How To Plan Your Irish Camping Trip 2020 looks like being the year of the staycation. And with the sheer natural beauty of Ireland all around us, you’d be hard [...]
Hiking for Beginners
Ireland is a terrific place for hiking, with no shortage of places to explore and sights to behold. Here’s a beginner’s guide to hiking in Ireland. How to Get Started [...]
Walking in Ireland’s Midlands
Ireland’s midlands and hidden heartlands offer a range of walks for every taste, fitness level and age. Here, we’ve compiled some of our favourites, from the Derrycassin Woods of Longford [...]
Phoenix Park History and Trivia
As part of our Irish Icons series, we’re taking a look at Phoenix Park, an oasis of calm and nature in Dublin and one of the biggest city parks in [...]
Ireland’s Best Road Trips
Who’s up for a drive? Hitting the road is a fabulous way to enjoy Ireland, with so many scenic journeys and countless places worth visiting that are just a short [...]
Ireland’s Best Paved Walks – Readers Finds edition
Here’s how and where you can take a stroll on pavement, tarmac and stone throughout Ireland. Now updated with readers’ finds! We’ve updated our guide to the best paved walks [...]
Dublin’s Best Mountain and Hill Walks
Not many capital cities offer such easy access to the countryside, but Dublin residents are often just minutes away from some incredibly beautiful hills and mountains Here are some of [...]