Best Greenways and Cycling Trails in Leinster
A local guide to the best traffic-free greenways and cycling trails in Leinster, with distances, surfaces, where to start and where to hire a bike.
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Summer Festivals in Leinster 2026
A local guide to the best summer 2026 festivals across the 12 Leinster counties, with real dates, parking and ticket tips, and what to bring. Music, arts, food and county shows from July to September.
Dermot Kennedy at the Aviva and a Croke Park double-header
Second Aviva night added, Bell X1 and James Taylor in the Gardens, plus Dublin v Kerry in the football
Dermot Kennedy makes Aviva history, Dublin v Kerry at Croke Park
A stadium first, a Croke Park classic, and a whole lot of pink at the Bord Gais.
Best Beaches in Leinster
The best beaches in Leinster, from Brittas Bay to Curracloe, with 2026 Blue Flag status, what each is good for (swimming, families, surf, walks), plus the parking and facilities you can actually count on.
Family Days Out This Summer in Leinster
The best family days out across Leinster for the summer holidays: Emerald Park in Meath, open farms, Blue Flag beaches, castle grounds, parks and rainy-day options, with a practical steer on each.
Historic Buildings and Architecture in Leinster: A County Guide
Leinster holds some of Ireland's finest historic buildings and architecture. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage records 22,285 buildings and structures across the province, of which 527 are rated of National or International importance. Below are the most important of them, county by county, each linked to
Nature Reserves & Parks in Leinster by County
Leinster has 25 visitable statutory nature reserves and one national park, spread across 8 of its 12 counties, from Dublin Bay's wintering wildfowl to the raised bogs of the midlands and the oak woods of Wicklow. Wicklow Mountains National Park is the largest in Ireland and the only
Walking Trails in Leinster: Best Waymarked Walks by County
A standout walk in every Leinster county, and how to make a day of it: where to swim nearby, a piece of history to see, and the local guide for the rest. The walks are from the Sport Ireland register; the day out is ours. Waymarked walks by county CountyWalksRelativeWexford83Wicklow56Kilkenny32Laois28Offaly22Dublin18Carlow17Kildare10Westmeath10Louth9Longford9Meath5
Historic Sites in Leinster: A County Guide to Ancient Ireland
Leinster holds some of Ireland's most important heritage. In the Boyne Valley in Meath, Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than the pyramids at Giza. Below are the monuments across the province that are set up to visit, county by county, with the official
Leinster Bathing Water Quality: Live Beach Safety by County
Across coastal Leinster right now, 64 beaches are monitored by the EPA. 34 are rated Excellent or Good for water quality and 16 fly a Blue Flag, and none currently have a bathing restriction. Met Éireann has a Status Yellow weather warning in place for parts of the east coast
Best Wedding Venues in Kildare
The best wedding venues in Kildare, from castles and grand country estates to intimate country houses. An honest local shortlist with styles, capacities and planning tips for couples getting married in Kildare.
Meath
Best Wedding Venues in Meath
From grand Boyne Valley country houses to exclusive castle estates and full-service hotels, here are the best wedding venues in Meath, with honest notes on style, setting and capacity to help you pick.
Wicklow
Best Wedding Venues in Wicklow
The best wedding venues in Wicklow, from grand country houses like Tinakilly and Rathsallagh to estates, hotels and intimate farmhouses. Honest picks with capacities, settings and when to book.
Dublin City Marathon 2025: Your Complete Race Day Guide
The Dublin City Marathon is on Sunday, October 26th! Here's what you need to know. One of Ireland's premier running events, attracting thousands of runners worldwide each October. Whether you're tackling the full marathon distance or you're coming to support a loved
Best Hiking Trails in Glendalough, County Wicklow: Your Complete Guide
Discover the best hiking trails in Glendalough beyond the tourist crowds - from challenging mountain climbs to hidden valley walks, with local insider tips for Wicklow's most famous glen.
Best Hiking Trails in Laois: Where Ancient Paths Meet Mountain Views
Discover Laois's best hiking trails from Slieve Bloom Mountains to Rock of Dunamase. Local insider guide to hidden paths and ancient routes in Ireland's heartland county.
Best Hiking Trails in Offaly: Your Complete Walking Guide to Ireland's Faithful County
Discover Offaly's best hiking trails from Slieve Bloom Mountains to Grand Canal towpaths. Local insider guide to bog walks, forest trails, and heritage routes in Ireland's heartland.
Best Hiking Trails in Westmeath: Your Complete Guide to Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Discover the best hiking trails in Westmeath from the Old Rail Trail Greenway to Mullaghmeen Forest. Explore Ireland's hidden heartlands with local insider tips for Lake County adventures.
Best Hiking Trails in Wicklow: Your Complete Guide to the Garden of Ireland
Discover the best hiking trails in Wicklow from Glendalough's monastic walks to Wicklow Way adventures. Expert local insights for Ireland's premier hiking county.
Best Hiking Trails in Meath: Your Complete Guide to Royal County Adventures
Discover the best hiking trails in Meath from ancient Boyne Valley walks to Slane Hill climbs. Local insider tips for Ireland's Royal County hiking adventures.
Best Hiking Trails in County Dublin: A Comprehensive Local's Guide
Discover County Dublin's best hiking trails from coastal paths to mountain summits. Our local's guide reveals hidden gems, family walks and seasonal events across Dublin's diverse landscapes.
Best Places to Hike in County Carlow: Local Trails That Serious Walkers Need to Know About
Explore County Carlow's best hiking trails from ancient pilgrim routes to granite mountain paths. Our local guide reveals hidden spots, seasonal events, and post-hike refreshment stops that serious walkers shouldn't miss.
Things to Do in Wicklow: The Garden County's Hidden Treasures
A local's guide to the best things to do in Wicklow, from Glendalough's monastic city and Powerscourt's gardens to quiet sculpture trails, gold-mining valleys and the best beaches on the east coast.