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From Italy to Ireland, these coach trips are a convenient way to explore Europe, say Sarah Marshall

From the origins of the Irish language to intimate, personal histories of Ireland’s darkest periods, these are some of the best books about Irish history

‘There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t met yet’ is engraved beneath an image of the Nobel-winning Irish poet. Only he didn’t write it

Young, smart and beautiful, Hilda Moriarty became the muse behind Kavanagh’s famous poem On Raglan Road – and the object of his unwanted affection. Anne Enright explores the poet’s obsessions in an age of unrequited love

A 9-year-old boy lies on the floor of a working-class rowhouse in Belfast, Northern Ireland, wondrously watching American Westerns on TV. Outside, though, the world’s gone mad. Broken glass and shattered masonry. Barricades go up. Rifle-toting soldiers patrol the streets.

Our tipsters confirm that the Emerald Isle’s pubs, cafes and literary hotspots offer brilliant backup for its huge variety of outdoor adventures. Scroll down for the winner

Years of campaigning will come to fruition this week with the unveiling of a sculpture in Bedford Park to the great writer

There’s no need for a car – cheaper rail fares in Ireland have made these six stunning rail trips even more appealing and sustainable

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