With the upcoming release of the 7th film in the Star Wars franchise, we thought we would take the opportunity to take a look at the top Star Wars filming locations. The list was long, ranging from Guatemala to China but we have narrowed down our top 7 and here they are! 7. Plaza de […]

 Wild, Rugged, Liberating… The Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s west coast leads you through one of the world’s most dramatic coastal landscapes,a landscape on the edge of Europe that has shaped the development of its people,communities and settlements, a landscape that has inspired its own particular language, literature, art, song and dance.It’s a place of […]

Forget the usual bunch of flowers, box of chocolates – how about  celebrating Valentines day in Ireland.  Ireland is full of fairytale romance, with its amazing scenery, cobbled streets, cosy pub fires and castles that hold a lifetime of mythical romances in their old stone walls. Here are a few things to experience that will […]

Though English is the most commonly spoken language in Ireland, it can even feel foreign to native English speakers sometimes. The combination of the Irish culture and language has played a huge role in influencing the way we speak it everyday.  So, in order to prepare yourself to be immersed in Irish culture, we here at My […]

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in Ireland during the lead up to Christmas? It is one of the most celebrated and special times to be in our amazing country. It is a time rich in tradition, culture and craic! Below are 8 things you will experience this December if you decide to come […]

Want a quick run-down of some of the top sights in Ireland and their reviews? Look no further! Here’s a short overview of some of the many attractions the Emerald Isle has to offer, separated by area. All reviews are from within the last month and have been retrieved from Trip Advisor. West Coast ‘Incredible […]

Easter in Ireland is celebrated  with Easter Holidays, Easter Eggs and even a visit from the Easter Bunny ! Easter takes its name from the pagan goddess of spring ‘Eostre’ and many of the traditional Easter icons were originally Anglo Saxon fertility symbols. The Irish have welcomed these symbols and celebrate Easter with chocolate Easter […]

March 17th 2015 is the day we Irish celebrate the life and work of the patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick  Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works; the Confessio, a […]

Tony Brazil ( Founder of Limerick Travel/ MyHolidayIreland) meeting Kevin O’Malley the US ambassador to Ireland at the  Holiday World show in the RDS,Dublin recently.

The Blue Insurances Travel Media Awards were launched in 2011 and have since grown to become one of the highlights of the annual travel industry calendar. They  are the only awards that call on members of the media to vote for their favourite companies in the travel trade. The 2014 awards took place on Friday […]