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Stories, guides, and inspiration for your next break.
Where to Stay Near Lahinch Golf Club
Planning a golf trip to Lahinch? Compare hotels, self-catering and a private house with sea views, minutes from the Cliffs of Moher.
A Stay at Tinnashrule
Farm eggs, a pine-staircase cottage and sheep dozing under the trees: what a few slow days at Tinnashrule Farm Lodge in Ferns, Co. Wexford are really like.
Where to Stay Near Bellingham Castle: Self-Catering, Private & Group Accommodation
Self-catering, private and budget-friendly places to stay near Bellingham Castle in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth — plus how to book a block of rooms for a wedding party of 15 rooms or 30+ guests.
Best Airbnb Alternatives in Ireland for 2026
Sos Stays ranks the best Airbnb alternatives in Ireland for 2026 — direct booking, group houses, guest houses and budget options compared honestly.
Best Romantic Cottages Cooley Peninsula 2026: Ranked
The best romantic cottages Cooley Peninsula has for 2026, ranked by area — Carlingford, Omeath, the Cooley Mountains and more, with honest pros and cons.
Best Places to Stay in Drogheda in 2026 - Honest Picks
Rathescar Grove leads our best places to stay in Drogheda for 2026, with honest comparisons of Boyne Valley, Carlingford and the Mournes for every trip.
Best coffee in Co. Louth / Meath
Sos Stays recommends their top coffee shop picks within 30 minutes of Rathescar Grove Guest House. Cafes across Dundalk, Drogheda, Laytown, Stamullen, Slane, Blackrock.
Best Self-Catering Bases in the Mournes | 2026
Ten self-catering bases in the Mournes for 2026, with honest picks for walkers, families, golfers and groups, plus the trade-offs for each type of stay.
Unwind at Rathescar Grove with Tranquil View Spa
Staying at Rathescar Grove? Get 10% off any Ritual at Tranquil View Spa, a 10-min drive away — perfect for couples, girls' trips or solo you-time.
New Short-Term Letting Rules in Ireland: What Hosts Actually Need to Know
A plain-English guide to Fáilte Ireland's new Short-Term Letting Register — what's changing, who it affects, key dates, and what to actually do about it.
5 Reasons Tinnashrule Farm Lodge Is Wexford's Best-Kept Secret
Working farm animals, a no-TV digital detox, art classes, and doorstep history in Ferns — five reasons Tinnashrule Farm Lodge stands out in Co. Wexford.
Ardee and Dunleer: The Part of Louth the Motorway Hides
There's a particular kind of place that gets driven past rather than visited, and this stretch of Louth around Ardee and Dunleer is one of them. Here's the history worth knowing, and the case for staying here instead.
A Day in the Mourne Mountains, Taken Slowly
The Mournes come right down to the sea in Newcastle, and this is the slow way through them: where to walk, where to eat, and honest tips for a day out in Co. Down
Discover Carlingford: A Guide to Attractions and Activities
Things to do in Carlingford: where to eat, the best walks for every fitness level, and family days out that are actually worth your time.
The Register Is Coming. Nobody Asked Drogheda What It Needs First.
Fáilte Ireland's new Short-Term Letting Register opens 1 December — but the population-threshold rule ignores what's actually happening in towns like Drogheda.
An evening in the Boyne Valley
A few honest suggestions for slowing down once you've arrived — no itinerary required.