Be ready to make some new pals on a tour of Ireland's stunning west coast

NEIL SQUIRES uncovers some of the highlights of central Ireland

Spring is the perfect time to take to the water. NEIL CLARK picks out some seasonal cruises to suit every taste

Fine architecture, quirky museums, and, of course, being the home of Guinness, makes Dublin the ideal getaway, says STEPHEN McCLARENCE

Exploring Ireland by rail is just the ticket, and even better if you are aged over 66, says STEPHEN McCLARENCE

AS St Patrick's Day approaches next week, ROB GREENER takes a trip to the awesome Emerald Isle

Ireland’s where it’s at for a chic weekend with the girls…

TWENTY years ago Irish cooking may have been honest and hearty, yet severely lacked variety and ambition: Irish stew, baked ham, boiled cabbage, and mashed potatoes with everything.