guinness factory tour

The many shades of Guinness

The Guinness brand is synonymous with Ireland but the story is about much more than a beer. There’s a long history intertwined with the country.

dublin castle tour

Dublin Castle’s green veneer

Dublin Castle is the setting for some of Ireland’s most important state functions – but the building reveals a history the country would prefer to forget.

patricia piccinini artworks

Artistic mutations

The works of Australian Patricia Piccinini were the clear highlight of the art exhibitions at this year’s Galway International Arts Festival. Here’s why:

souillac france

A French market

Each Friday, the main square in the small town of Souillac comes alive. It’s market day and that means a traditional French gathering of local producers.