Stunning scenery, water sports and Star Wars – the 2,500km route has a lot to offer

An Taisce expresses alarm at the numbers now visiting the ‘fragile’ site

More people are staying at pubs where the hospitality extends beyond the bar

Structures inspired by Skellig Michael huts and birds nests

Brú na Bóinne finds have captured public’s imagination, and raise questions for the State

Everything you need to know about this stunning stretch of coastline

Activists say officials care more about ‘Star Wars’ than island's ‘frightening’ pollution levels

Event features screenings of films and a céilí featuring Irish dancers in Star Wars costume

There is a ton of stuff going on across the country over the next few days

Funding for Abbey Theatre, museums, National Archives and National Library

Priorities include renovating cultural institutions and digitising national collections

From Yeats and Maud Gonne to Daniel and Majella, romantic Ireland isn't dead and gone

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Unesco world heritage site in Kerry now ‘Disneyesque theme site’

Patrick Freyne's Icons of Ireland 2017: Ed Sheeran, Conor McGregor, ‘The Brits’

Planet Business: Tourism Ireland takes latest Skellig Michael campaign to new heights

With the Skelligs set to play a large part in ‘The Last Jedi’, tourism is booming in the Wild Atlantic Way

With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’

Ancient beehive to feature in set which will be released for Christmas market

Rey is waving her sword dangerously close to the Kerry rocks. She’ll frighten the cormorants

We asked readers to name the places in the world – near and far – that they most love

Success of Star Wars Episode 7 sparks plan to promote the area as destination for fans

Heritage site came to global prominence after Star Wars scene

Star Wars fans visiting Skellig Michael may soon have another space attraction to enjoy

Boats travelling to medieval site fully booked as Star Wars filming attracts more visitors

Island off Co Kerry sees increased interest after featuring in Star Wars film The Force Awakens

OPW ‘cautiously optimistic’ ‘Star Wars’ location will reopen to public on May 14th

Remote island’s damage not caused by film crew or visitor surge, conservationist claims

OPW is assessing threat to visitors following incident at Unesco world heritage site

Operator of Ireland’s only cable car, in west Cork, ‘a great ambassador for tourism’

A plethora of fascinating destinations beyond the beaten track are opening for 2017

Dublin-born poet wins €2,000 prize for his collection ‘On A Turning Wing’

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

Man took legal proceedings after Office of Public Works revoked his permits last year

The Healy-Raes only differ from the US president in how they conceal their wealth

Sinn Féin TD questions links between heritage site’s manager and retail developer

Kerry island of Star Wars fame will close to the public this weekend until May 2017

Star Wars and Game of Thrones have raised Ireland’s profile in Japan, says Niall Gibbons

Development plan ignores how cameras see the city and distribute its image worldwide

What we have to endure from ill-informed foreigners is tantamount to a hate crime in today’s language