We've collected together information and articles to help you plan your perfect Irish holiday. Find out more about self catering holiday cottage holidays in Ireland, and things to see and do in Ireland.

Check out the holiday ideas and low down from all over Ireland in our features and articles of insider information.  You'll find all sorts of information about places to go and regions to visit, as well as useful information for different types of holidays.

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A Cottage in Roundstone...

Roundstone, County Galway, has been in the spotlight recently featuring in BBC2's Great Irish Escape programme. With stunning coastal scenery, lively local communities and amazing sea-life this is a fantastic destination. Find out more...

A Tour of the Dingle Peninsula

When you're on your Self Catering Holiday in Kerry be sure to make the time to take the Dingle Peninsula Tour - whether it's by car or for the brave, on foot.  Find out more here...

Choosing the Best Holiday

We think Ireland is the best place to go for a fantastic holiday. Find out why it's good to choose an Irish Holiday Cottage break...  click here for more

Favourite Places in Ireland

We all have wonderful memories of holidays and favourite holiday places. We've made a small collection of our favourite places in Ireland - take a look and maybe find some favourites of your own.  Find a favourite place...

Schools Out in Ireland

The School Holidays are here for Summer and kids and parents are planning their summer break.  Ireland is a great family destination with loads to see and do. Click here for more family holiday ideas...

Beautiful Cork

County Cork is the largest county in Ireland and is a beautiful and diverse place to take an Irish Holiday. To Learn more about taking a trip to Cork just click on Beautiful Cork

Irish Attractions

If you want to try something a bit different on your holiday to Ireland why not take a look at our alternative attractions. Things to see and do that are just away from the main tourist trail.  Find out more here...

Beach Holidays in Ireland

Never thought about a beach holiday in Ireland. Well, we'd say think again. There are many beautiful beaches all around the island or Irelands coastline. Find out more here

A Holiday in Kildare

This beautiful county set in the eastern area of Ireland is an discovered gem. Find more out about Kildare, places to visit and things to do. Just click here for more...

Activity and Adventure Holidays In Ireland

If you're looking for a few more thrills and spills from your Irish Holiday just take a look at what's on offer.  Just click here to find out more

Making Memories in County Clare

Spend a little time in County Clare and you’ll create memories that will live with you forever.  With Imagine Ireland it's easy to create your Clare memories, click here to find out how

Spring Bank Holiday In Ireland

The next Bank Holiday isn't far away and there's no better place to spend your quality time than the island of Ireland. It's a wonderful place to make the most of your Bank Holiday Break. Find out more...

Ireland's Wonderful Walks

A walking holiday in Ireland is a great way to get away from it all and recharge your batteries. Take a look at our selection of walks across the beautiful island of Ireland.  Click here

Take a Short Break in Ireland

Recharge your batteries, try something new or just enjoy a weekend break in Ireland. Ireland is a beautiful place for a short break and it's easy to reach by air or car. Find out more here...

Top Tips for the Perfect Self Catering Holiday

Over the years Imagine Ireland has collected together knowledge and know how on how to plan, find and have the perfect self catering holiday.  Find out more here...

Spring's Arrived in Ireland

It's official, Spring is here and along with it the sunshine. So make the most of the April and May bank holidays and plan your Spring trip to Ireland. Find out more here...

Happy St. Patrick's Day

17th March is St. Patrick's Day. A great day to have the craic with family and friends; and celebrate the life and teachings of Ireland's Patron Saint. Find out more about St. Patrick's Day, just click here

Holidaying in Donegal

Donegal is widely thought to be one of Irelands most beautiful counties. If you're thinking of going to Donegal find out more about this wonderful region and where to stay...click here for more

Beautiful Places to Visit in Ireland

Ireland is such a beautiful country that to help you choose your holiday destination we have put together our 10 most beautiful places to visit in Ireland...click here

Family Holidays in Ireland

If you're tasked with planning your family's holiday this year, just take a few minutes to find out why a self catering cottage in Ireland might just be the answer... click for more

Dublin - A place to play and stay

We might be a little bias but we think Dublin is one of the greatest destinations for a shorty city break or hoilday. Click to find our more on what to see and do.

Romantic Ireland

Ireland is a beautiful and romantic country, it's people, language and scenery.  Why not take a look at some of the romantic things to do on the Ireland of romance click for more

Ireland in Spring

Ireland is one of the best places to visit in Spring. There's lots to see and do in it's beautiful Spring countryside. Click here for more

And Pets Come Too!

It can be a worry deciding what to do with your much loved family pet when you go on holiday, read about pet friendly options here

Why Galway is Great

Find out what it is about Galway that makes it such a fantastic holiday destination...click here for more

Celebrating Easter In Ireland

Easter is a great time for family and friends, and with the holiday break there's all the more reason to find out what to do at Easter in Ireland...click here for more

Ireland for your 2011 Holiday

Choose to book your 2011 holiday in Ireland and you'll be sure of having a fantastic time. Find out why self catering in Ireland is best...click for more

 Ireland - for the Best Family Holiday

There are lots of things about Ireland that make it the best place for your self catering holiday. We've taken a look at the best that Ireland has to offer...click for more

Walking In Ireland

Ireland is the perfect destination for a walking holiday. Whether you are a short stroller or an hardened hiker you will find an Irish walk to suit you. Find out about our favourite walks in Ireland...click for more

 An Irish New Year

Whether you’re a party animal or a relaxed reveller there’s one way to make sure you enjoy your New Year celebrations and that’s to book yourself a New Year holiday break. It’s not just Edinburgh’s Royal Mile or London’s Trafalgar Square that do great New Year celebrations, Ireland is a fantastic place at New Year and there is nothing like the Irish craic to help you see in 2011...click here for more

 Our Favourite Places in Donegal 

If you're planning a holiday in Donegal take a few minutes to read about Our Favourite Places. Ireland's most northerly county boasts stunning scenery, with two hundred miles of rugged coastline, beautiful golden sandy beaches and dramatic mountains. You're sure to find your favourite place in Donegal...click here for more

 The Shannon Region - The ideal place for holidays in Ireland

If you wanted to take all the great attractions about Ireland and wrap them up in one place, then there can be nowhere better than the Shannon Region.  Add to that the great range of self catering holiday cottages that are offered by Imagine Ireland in that area.......click here for more

 Dog Friendly Holidays in Ireland 

One of the issues facing people when they go on holiday is what to do with their dog. Does he (or she) have to go off to the kennels for a couple of weeks? Or is it a case of finding a dog-sitter? There is another solution which is to take your dog on holiday...click here for more

 Top 10 Things to do on The Dingle Peninsula 

The Dingle Peninsula - or Corca Dhuibhne - is located on Ireland's south-west coast and is 30 miles (48 kilometres) long and has a coastline made up of steep sea-cliffs and sandy beaches, as well as two large sand spits at Inch and Maharees. To the west lie the Blasket Islands. The range of mountains that .....click here for more

 Family Holidays - Why Ireland is just great!

Even though the kids have only just gone back to school it seems a lifetime ago that you were enjoying your last family holiday.  Soon you’ll be planning for the next half term break and when you do no doubt you’ll be thinking back to some of the most memorable holiday experiences.  That picnic on the beach, learning about .....click here for more