If you’ve been hanging out with us on Happy Irish Wanderers for a while, you know that Kate and I aren’t the type to just sit around on a weekend off. If there’s fresh air, a bit of mud, and…
Few names in Irish history command as much respect as Tom Crean. Known as the “Unsung Hero” of Antarctic exploration, Crean’s legacy is etched into the rugged mountains and quiet lanes of his hometown, Annascaul. We’ve spent plenty of time…
There’s nothing quite like an Irish summer. Visiting Ireland in July is when the country is at its most active; festival circuits are in full swing, and the rugged Wild Atlantic Way is finally basking in (occasional) sunshine. As actual…
Planning on visiting Ireland in June? If you ask us—and we’ve spent our fair share of summers hopping between our favourite coastal towns and city haunts—you’ve picked the golden window. Ireland in June is, without a doubt, one of our…
The Bloomsday Festival 2026 in Dublin is a week-long celebration of James Joyce, culminating on Tuesday, June 16th—the date immortalised in his masterpiece, Ulysses. Having attended the festival ourselves over the years, we can tell you that while Bloomsday marks…
Can you feel it? The energy in the air is changing, the long, bright evenings are here, and the Cork Midsummer Festival—the absolute highlight of our summer—is just around the corner. Running from June 12th to June 21st, 2026, the…