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The Wild Atlantic Way was officially launched in April 2014. The decade since has seen it transform tourism and home, and how Ireland is seen overseas. Here, three travel writers that have been exploring the route since its launch share a vibrant selection of its stories…

Skellig Michael is one of just ten sites around the world, and the only in Europe, to be selected for a new climate change project.

Kerry proved it has in all once again, this time the county's OPW visitor attractions are among the most visited in the country, including Derrynane House and Parklands in South Kerry which was the most visited heritage site in the county.

What do Romania in the 1980s, Skellig Michael in 600CE and a trans-Canadian train 100 years ago all have in common? Usually, nothing; this week, quite a lot in the book world.

Unusually varied list also includes Jonathan Escoffery’s debut, If I Survive You

Rugged rocks, unending hills, lush green trees, and the sea ... these are some of the best wild places in Ireland!

Islands have provided the backdrops for some of the most memorable moments in film and TV history. Live out your big- and small-screen fantasies in these idyllic locations.

Kerry boatmen who had applied for a five-year permit to land on the Skellig Michael island and UNESCO site have been informed the open competition for licences has been cancelled this year.

Explore the magic of Ireland in summer with our top tips and things to do for an unforgettable Emerald Isle adventure. Don't miss out!

The ornithologist’s all-consuming quest has made him an unlikely celebrity in Cork, and his passion for nature is raising awareness about the seriousness of Ireland’s ecological crisis