IRELAND is famous for its relaxed attitude and warm welcome, making it the ultimate slow-travel destination. A holiday in the Emerald Isle is a laid-back adventure, filled with fun experiences, stunning scenery and the chance to connect with people, culture and traditions handed down through generations.

WHEN you think of Belfast, there’s always a sense of grandiosity attached to it—be that in its famous sons and daughters, its buildings and even in the famed ship built there, The Titanic.

I HAVE a great pal, Mick Doc, who regularly makes reference to his Catholic pals—including myself—as ‘Good Romans,’obviously coming from the fuller term ‘Roman Catholics.’ But I’m not sure Mick knows, because I didn’t, that this term originated in the 16th century and was initially used by Protestants to differentiate the Church they had separated from.

THE rumble of two stomachs demand that lunch be taken and where better than our scheduled stop at Mullaghmore Harbour? On the everlasting entry road, we pass three identical cobs leaning over the stone wall at the perimeter of their field, there are rabbits ahead and we park by seagulls at the water’s edge.

IT'S 8AM on William Street in the heart of Derry’s Bogside. Rain clouds loom overhead but nothing dampens the excitement as we check out of the B&B and climb into our hire car. The Wild Atlantic Way awaits.

THERE'S a variety of wonderful reasons for heading to the City of the Tribes

THE Irish Voice invites readers to consider embarking on city breaks to Derry and Dublin

HALLOWEEN in Ireland stands apart from celebrations elsewhere due to its rich tapestry of ancient traditions and customs