The secret is out: Waterford is fast becoming one of the hottest places to visit in Ireland. And don't just take my word for it. It's been named the top destination in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveller, and has topped their list of the 7 Wonders of Ireland for the second year in a row. Not only that, it's often mentioned as one of the country's best places to live. I've come armed with some local insider knowledge, courtesy of a friend who migrated from the capital and has neve

Blessington Greenway: a picturesque walking & cycling trail through woodland and along the shores of the Blessington Lakes

Enjoy scenic greenways, and lake & forest walks at Derryounce, home to a variety of wildlife, birds, plants and insects

Birr Castle Demesne boasts 120 acres of delightful gardens, river and lake walks & an abundance of exotic plants and wildlife

Spectacular scenery, sea & mountain views, forest walks & coastal drives - welcome to Northern Ireland

Highlights of the scenic Vartry Trails in Wicklow. Take the meandering woodland paths to enjoy panoramic lake & mountain views

Take a hike on one of Wicklow's most scenic routes with woodland trails & panoramic sea and mountain views to knock your socks off

Visit Sligo & enjoy the spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way, as well as some of the best sunsets in Ireland

24 hours in Kilkenny: visits to Jerpoint Abbey, the beautiful Woodstock Gardens and two of Ireland's most picturesque villages

Heywood Gardens is one of the highlights of the Laois Garden Trail with acres of woodland, lakes, formal gardens and stunning views

Plan a holiday to Sligo and Leitrim and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way

A rundown on all the sites of cultural & historical interest and scenic beauty on the Offaly Grand Canal Way.

Portlick Millennium Forest trail follows the shores of beautiful Lough Ree surrounded by lush green forest

Lough Boora Discovery Park has to be one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Located about 16 kms from Tullamore, Co. Offaly, what was once an area of bogland has been reclaimed and developed into a wonderful eco-tourism site, teaming with birds and all types of plants and wildlife, in addition to a fantastic sculpture trail. The park is crisscrossed with a number of cycling and walking trails for all ages and abilities but aside from that, there are few man-made interventions so

Wicklow packs a powerful punch with areas of the most spectacular natural beauty combined with a vibrant arts, culture & food scene

With greenways, cycleways & walkways to rival others in Ireland, the food scene has come on in leaps & bounds with fantastic places to eat

A long weekend in the Lake District - exploring Kendal and Lake Windermere through hikes, art, pubs and food.

With long sandy beaches & turquoise waters, Cornwall could give the Mediterranean a run for its money