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Surf’s up: Allan Mulrooney and Kian Egan grew up in the same housing estate. Allan was able to guide Kian into the world of surfing, which helped him escape the sometimes bewildering whirlwind of Westlife’s success. Wave rider reunion for former Westlife singer and Sligo surfing pals
  • Seamus McGoldrick
  • March 1, 2015, 15:51

Kian Egan and seven of his boyhood friends took to the surf in Fuertaventura for a week

Jigsaw pieces in Arnotts Jigsaw pieces in Arnotts
  • Deirdre McQuillan
  • March 1, 2015, 10:35

Go Walk: Rabhach’s Glen, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry Go Walk: Rabhach’s Glen, Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry
  • Tony Doherty
  • February 28, 2015, 17:30

Once the scene of dark deeds, the Rabhach’s Glen has captivating views

Travel Desk: New Orleans' hotels and converted Parisian brothels Travel Desk: New Orleans' hotels and converted Parisian brothels
  • Fionn Davenport
  • February 27, 2015, 00:00

Fionn Davenport rounds up the latest travel news from across the globe

Holiday web-surfers take flight from desktop to mobile Holiday web-surfers take flight from desktop to mobile
  • Tim O'Brien
  • February 24, 2015, 16:04

Google says smartphones rapidly replacing PCs for checking out holiday plans

Pedalling through Porto, Portugal Pedalling through Porto, Portugal
  • Catherine Mack
  • February 22, 2015, 11:00

A cycling trip through Portugal’s elegant northern city

Go walk: the wild streets of Galway city Go walk: the wild streets of Galway city
  • Lenny Antonelli
  • February 22, 2015, 10:00

Take an urban safari on the city’s waterways

Made in Taiwan: The Lantern Festival Made in Taiwan: The Lantern Festival
  • Peter Murtagh
  • February 21, 2015, 10:30

The Chinese New Year is in full swing. In Taiwan, the celebrations include a Lantern Festival of epic proportions, a spectacular light show that fills the night sky with colour

Wicker brings a welcome touch of whimsy to the garden Wicker brings a welcome touch of whimsy to the garden
  • Fionnuala Fallon
  • February 21, 2015, 06:00

These eco-friendly structures and sculptures can transform a garden

Fionn Davenport's Travel Desk: WiFi at sea and hotels in Hong Kong Fionn Davenport's Travel Desk: WiFi at sea and hotels in Hong Kong
  • Fionn Davenport
  • February 21, 2015, 05:00

Fionn Davenport rounds up the latest travel news from across the globe. This week - WiFi at sea Mexico city takes on obesity, getaways at home and the top hotels in Hong Kong

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Try your hand at glamping in the Swiss Alps with White Pod Switzerland Ten great camping holidays
  • Gemma Tipton

Get in touch with the great outdoors on these camping breaks

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