DINGLE, Ireland – The west coast of Ireland is the stuff of travel dreams – filled with soaring cliffs, bright green pastures and grazing sheep, glorious beaches, charming towns and ancient ruins.

The ancient Greek astronomer and geographer Ptolemy of Alexandria drew a map of the world in 140AD, which shows the stone fort, Grianan Aileach, as one of only five Irish sites to be noted in Ireland.

Before I'd come to Ireland, someone had described Ní Mhaonaigh to me as the Queen of Donegal. Listening to her music online, I'd heard a voice as clear and gentle as a mountain stream.

Secret coves, mysterious waterfalls and hidden waterfalls are just a few of the incredible treasures that await tourists in the underrated West of Ireland. A new book, Wild Guide: West Ireland, is ...

The essential guide to visiting Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the Emerald Isle—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.