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The holiday house-swap: What's it really like to share homes for summer?
S The holiday house-swap: What's it really like to share homes for summer?
A holiday home swap was not something Pamela Mahon thought her family would consider, but with soaring accommodation prices, it made sense

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Blueways and greenways: three big family days out in Ireland
Blueways and greenways: three big family days out in Ireland
How much fun can you pack into a single day or night away with the kids? Lots, as our 3 writers discover, on family adventures on Greenways, Blueways and all ways

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets
S 21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets
Grab your favourite people and check into one of these self-catering stays for an intimate and pocket-friendly group get-together with friends or family

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Langland Bay on the Gower Peninsular in Wales
Wales: Beauty, charm and legends aplenty on the Gower Peninsula
From sweeping landscapes to the evocative myths that surround them, Sarah Rodrigues is bewitched by the beauty of Wales

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

Eas Mor on Isle of Arran
‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday
With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Arran is a magical playground for children, writes Fiona kerr

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece
12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more
Corfu offers something for everyone’s interests with its heritage, architecture, shopping, great food, water sports and clean, sandy beaches

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

melting Ice cream at Fistral beach, Newquay, Cornwall on a bright sunny June day.
50 free family days out in Ireland — and 12 worth shelling out for
Looking for ways to entertain the family without breaking the bank this summer? Ciara McQuillan has it figured out, so you don’t have to

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: No sign of the urgent action Ireland needs to tackle the housing crisis
Irish Examiner view: No sign of the urgent action Ireland needs to tackle the housing crisis
The ESRI Ireland housing supply report is particularly stark as it does not factor in pent-up demand from years of undersupply

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots to resume to avoid strike
Strike is now a strong possibility in the key summer period when Irish holidaymakers take off, and Ireland welcomes many foreign tourists

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist
Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist
Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams
Holidaymakers urged to watch out for fraudsters' 'unbelievable' getaway deals 
Card fraud accounted for 95% of fraudulent transactions and 36% (€35.2m) of gross fraud losses in 2023

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king
Emerald Park: Na Fianna Force is Ireland's new rollercoaster king
The Na Fianna Force brings a new standard for rollercoasters in Ireland, writes CaitrĂ­ona Redmond

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park
Here's why Cork people should holiday at Fota Wildlife Park
Act like a a visiting tourist and relish the many pleasures of Fota with none of the hassle of long journeys and travel, writes Vickie Maye

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector
Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector
Searing heat and empty swimming pools look set to play havoc with holidaymakers’ plans

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

NEMESIS REBORN OPENING AT ALTON TOWERS
I tried some of Europe's scariest rollercoasters at Alton Towers - here's what I thought
Nemesis Reborn had four-hour queues on its launch day - but is it worth the hype? It most definitely is, says Vickie Maye

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Family breaks in Cork: Biking in the Ballyhouras and discovering Doneraile House
Family breaks in Cork: Biking in the Ballyhouras and discovering Doneraile House
An action-packed family road trip in the Hidden Heartlands ticks all the boxes for Esther N McCarthy 

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura
Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura
One of the easterly Canary Islands is suitable for sunseekers all year round but is even better for Northern Europeans in winter, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids
Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids
The Easter break falls early this year so it’s time to get planning. There are some great hotel and self-catering deals available for families, writes Ciara McQuillan

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

10 of the best theme parks (that aren't Disney) to visit in Europe
10 of the best theme parks (that aren't Disney) to visit in Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about Europe’s top alternatives — including prices

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Hotel review: Harvey's Point serves up traditional hospitality in a knockout setting
S Hotel review: Harvey's Point serves up traditional hospitality in a knockout setting
"At the foot of the rugged Bluestack Mountains hugging the edge of Lough Eske, Harvey’s Point has been part of the landscape since 1989, when Swiss man Jody Gysling built what was to become Donegal’s most celebrated hotel."

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Ryanair flights
Ryanair shares dive 5% as booking websites withdraw Christmas flights 
The stalling of the share price has additional significance, as hitting profit and share price targets could land Michael O'Leary a €100m bonus

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

The drone aerial view of Paradise Island and Nassau port, Bahamas.
Departure Lounge: Want to go on a cruise in 2024? There's some good value to be found
From cruises to football trips, Travel Editor Jillian Bolger shares the best deals on her radar

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Social media must play by the rules
Irish Examiner view: Social media must play by the rules
Taoiseach and TĂĄnaiste have added their voices to the growing clamour of warnings from security chiefs and rights campaigners about Twitter

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Aerial view of bridge and islands in sea, Key West, Florida, USA
An eco-tourism adventure: nature offers Florida’s biggest thrills
Thom Breathnach embarks an ecotourism adventure in Florida from Key West to the Everglades.

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

From Belfast to the Giant's Causeway: How to spend a family break in Northern Ireland 
From Belfast to the Giant's Causeway: How to spend a family break in Northern Ireland 
From indoor sky dives to water parks, Titanic to the Giant’s Causeway, a trip to Northern Ireland could be the ideal family break this midterm, writes Vickie Maye

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

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