Rolling trails, forest paths, and small towns full of big welcomes - this is Ballyhoura. 🌲🚴‍♀️​ ​In the southern stretch of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Ballyhoura is where the pace slows and the options open up. If you love fresh air and open space, you’ll be right at home here.

Ever planned a trip around a lake? You might after this. 💧🛶​ ​ Lough Derg stretches across three counties in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands - surrounded by waterside villages, forest trails, local food spots, and quiet places to just switch off for a while.​ ​ Love the idea of

Sometimes, the best way to truly experience a place is...slowly.​ In Belfast, the joy is in the meander - easy strolls through city streets and food markets, live music sessions around every corner, and world-class museums that encourage you to pause.​ ​ Hop on a train and take

Go with the flow in Cork - it’s how the best moments happen. 💚 Cork is famously beloved by its residents who frequently declare it the best place in the world! Now that the city has made it onto @NatGeo’s Best of the World 2025 list, it looks like the secret is out. Visit

In Dublin, the best moments are made when you slow things down. Take your time through the city; wander through Georgian streets and leafy parks, browse second-hand bookshops, and dwell in cafés that invite you to stay longer than planned.​ Slow down, feel more. @lowlimusic

Get ready with me: Irish literary icon edition.🎩📚 Every June 16th, Dublin celebrates Bloomsday: a city-wide tribute to Ulysses, the novel by James Joyce that follows one man’s journey through the streets of Dublin in 1904.​ This is how one actor gets into character. 🧐

Celebrate Pride month in Ireland! 🌈🏳️‍🌈 With over 30 Pride celebrations across the island of Ireland this summer, there's so much to experience from major Pride events in Dublin and Belfast. This summer will also mark an incredibly special moment in LGBTQ+ history - the tenth

🌿 Lough Key Forest Park, County Roscommon: Tower climbs, woodland walks, and lakeside views that make you stop and just breathe.

🌿 Glenbarrow Eco Trail, County Laois: A waterfall walk where forest trails and trickling streams do all the talking.

🌿 Sunset kayaking, County Cavan: Paddle towards the castle on Lough Oughter as the sky turns golden. Peaceful, slow, unforgettable.

🌿 Clonmacnoise, County Offaly: Ancient stone ruins and sweeping river views – it’s the kind of place that invites you to take your time.

🌿 Sean’s Bar, County Westmeath: Step inside the island’s oldest pub for local stories, a warm welcome and maybe a live trad session if the evening’s right.

🌿 Acres Lake Boardwalk, County Leitrim: A floating trail across reeds and still water – perfect for a slow wander.

🌿 Silverline Cruisers, County Offaly: Float along the Shannon with nothing on the agenda but easy views and the hum of the water around you.

Here are 8 stops to help you pause, explore and enjoy it all at your own pace. 👇 🌿 Glencar Lake, County Leitrim: A peaceful lakeside walk with views you’ll want to pause for – and a short forest trail to Glencar Waterfall if you're feeling curious.

It’s called Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, and it’s one of those places that surprises you (in the best way). Think mirror-like lakes, peaceful trails, and friendly towns where things move a little slower – and you’ll want to do the same.

POV: This is your sign to go where the Wi-Fi’s weak and the pace is just right. There’s a part of Ireland that’s made for switching off – no crowds, no rush, just calm surroundings and quiet moments.

Imagine meandering along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route – not rushing, just really being there. This road trip isn’t about doing less – it’s about feeling more. More sea air. More local chats. More unforgettable views. Where would you pull in first? 🎶 @lowlimusic

📍Great Western Greenway, Achill Island, County Mayo Cycle or walk this stunning off-road trail stretching from Westport to Achill Island, through breathtaking coastal and mountainous landscapes.

📍Train ride to Coleraine passing by Mussenden Temple, Northern Ireland Ride the scenic railway from Derry~Londonderry to Coleraine, passing by the iconic Mussenden Temple perched on coastal cliffs.