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When ordering a round, I rediscovered I was dealing with the rudest bar staff in Ireland
Ireland’s jellyfish: Before you swim in the sea this summer, check this guide to their stings
Jellyfish are being reported in large numbers this year, particularly around Co Kerry
The force reawakens as Skellig Michael reopens to visitors
Monastic tourist attraction off Co Kerry coast hosts first daytripping visitors since 2019
Escape to west Cork: Majestic views, spectacular food and a warm welcome
An ideal place to shed memories of lockdown and explore some of Ireland’s beauty
Skellig Michael will remain closed this summer due to Covid-19
Local boat operators express disappointment at OPW decision
World Heritage sites race to adapt to a warming planet
The effects of climate change could damage, and possibly even destroy, our collective heritage
Matt Williams: Ten ways to navigate the barren rugby landscape
Just a week ago it was all so different, now we’re fighting over the last packs of toilet paper
Which Skywalker? And nine other questions Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker must answer
Like: Who are Rey’s parents? Who are Finn’s? Is it okay to include a digitised Carrie Fisher?
Rural decline has football in South Kerry on life support
Falling populations have forced clubs to amalgamate and the future could be bleak
Build-up of plastics on Little Skellig ‘getting worse’
Wildlife officials claim there is no ‘localised solution’ that will resolve this problem definitively
Reeks District challenges adrenaline junkies to five adventures in Kerry
Climb Carrauntoohil, cycle the Ring of the Reeks, paddle Caragh Lake, surf Inch Beach and paddleboard on Lough Cloon
Skellig Michael to reopen to visitors after prolonged closure
Poor weather delayed start of tourist season on Kerry island where Star Wars was filmed
Skellig Michael tourist season delayed due to bad conditions
Poor weather means safety works will not be complete in time for Saturday opening
Coastal treasure to discover along the Wild Atlantic Way
Stunning scenery, water sports and Star Wars – the 2,500km route has a lot to offer
Skellig Michael visitor numbers exceed ‘sustainable’ cap by almost 6,000
An Taisce expresses alarm at the numbers now visiting the ‘fragile’ site
10 great foodie pubs – where you can also stay the night
More people are staying at pubs where the hospitality extends beyond the bar
Harry Crosbie hatches plan for egg-shaped retreats in Wexford
Structures inspired by Skellig Michael huts and birds nests
Archaeological revelations in Meath offer a historic opportunity
Brú na Bóinne finds have captured public’s imagination, and raise questions for the State
Explore the Wild Atlantic Way this summer
Everything you need to know about this stunning stretch of coastline
‘Little Skellig looks like a rubbish tip due to plastic pollution’
Activists say officials care more about ‘Star Wars’ than island's ‘frightening’ pollution levels
Star Wars: May the 4th be with you...at Skellig Michael
Event features screenings of films and a céilí featuring Irish dancers in Star Wars costume
Twenty-one things to do this May bank holiday weekend
There is a ton of stuff going on across the country over the next few days
€200m film boost among key elements of Project Ireland 2040
Funding for Abbey Theatre, museums, National Archives and National Library
Investment of €1.2bn in culture and Irish language to be announced
Priorities include renovating cultural institutions and digitising national collections
Daniel O'Donnell teasing Ireland's most excitable Mammies? It's pure filth
From Yeats and Maud Gonne to Daniel and Majella, romantic Ireland isn't dead and gone
In 2018 cryptocurrencies will be huge. Buy Freyneybucks
They’re better than Bitcoins. Get in on the ground floor and purchase some now
An Taisce urges Minister to intervene over ‘rebranding’ of Skellig Michael
Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’
‘Next time we see Queen Elizabeth she might have a knife’
Patrick Freyne's Icons of Ireland 2017: Ed Sheeran, Conor McGregor, ‘The Brits’
‘Christmas Means Christmas’ and Deutsche Bank’s market triggers
Planet Business: Tourism Ireland takes latest Skellig Michael campaign to new heights
Experience the Force: A guide to the Star Wars magic in Kerry
With the Skelligs set to play a large part in ‘The Last Jedi’, tourism is booming in the Wild Atlantic Way
Donald Trump believes he’s Luke Skywalker: How Star Wars works for everyone
With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’
Skellig Michael Lego set released as new Star Wars film gets ready to launch
Ancient beehive to feature in set which will be released for Christmas market
Star Wars trailer: Mind our good Skellig with that light sabre
Rey is waving her sword dangerously close to the Kerry rocks. She’ll frighten the cormorants
Machu Picchu, Loop Head: Your favourite travel destinations
We asked readers to name the places in the world – near and far – that they most love
Kerry tourism feels the force of the Star Wars effect
Success of Star Wars Episode 7 sparks plan to promote the area as destination for fans
Skellig Michael sees huge surge in visitor numbers
Heritage site came to global prominence after Star Wars scene
A galaxy far away: new mobile observatory for Kerry
Star Wars fans visiting Skellig Michael may soon have another space attraction to enjoy
Bad weather postpones opening of Skellig Michael
Boats travelling to medieval site fully booked as Star Wars filming attracts more visitors
Film fans expected to boost Skellig Michael visitor numbers
Island off Co Kerry sees increased interest after featuring in Star Wars film The Force Awakens
Rockfall specialists leave Skellig Michael in advance of reopening
OPW ‘cautiously optimistic’ ‘Star Wars’ location will reopen to public on May 14th
‘Star Wars’ not to blame for Skellig Michael rockfall, says expert
Remote island’s damage not caused by film crew or visitor surge, conservationist claims
Kerry’s Skellig Michael experiences significant rockfall
OPW is assessing threat to visitors following incident at Unesco world heritage site
Obituary: Paddy Sheehan
Operator of Ireland’s only cable car, in west Cork, ‘a great ambassador for tourism’
Open season: Irish tourist attractions come out of hibernation
A plethora of fascinating destinations beyond the beaten track are opening for 2017
‘Irish Times’ Poetry Now Award won by Paddy Bushe
Dublin-born poet wins €2,000 prize for his collection ‘On A Turning Wing’
What’s your county’s claim to fame?
A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights
Boatman wins Skellig Michael landing permits case
Man took legal proceedings after Office of Public Works revoked his permits last year
Oliver Callan: Meet the Irish Donald Trumps
The Healy-Raes only differ from the US president in how they conceal their wealth
Minister defends firm’s role at 1916 site on Moore Street
Sinn Féin TD questions links between heritage site’s manager and retail developer
Safety works on Skellig Michael completed as season ends
Kerry island of Star Wars fame will close to the public this weekend until May 2017
Tourism Ireland launches website aimed at Japanese tourists
Star Wars and Game of Thrones have raised Ireland’s profile in Japan, says Niall Gibbons
Let’s build a Dublin that we would like to see on screen
Development plan ignores how cameras see the city and distribute its image worldwide
Brian Boyd: Why I sometimes pretend that I am not Irish on my holidays
What we have to endure from ill-informed foreigners is tantamount to a hate crime in today’s language
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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