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This St. Patrick’s Day – our eyes are on Ireland 🇮🇪 [View in browser]( [facebook]( [instagram]( [TikTok]( [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com) Friday Around the Planet March 17, 2023   This week: This St Patrick’s Day, our eyes are on Ireland 🇮🇪 [Aran Islands]( Trending: hidden Ireland Just the name “Ireland” conjures up a vista of rich imagery. The breathtaking scenery, the famously welcoming people, the unmissable landmarks: these are all celebrated, and for good reason. But if you think you’re well-versed in all that the island has to offer, get ready to broaden your horizons when it comes to the Irish experience. Small as it is, Ireland has myriad lesser-known places for the curious traveler to explore. Actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson did a superb job highlighting some of the country’s uncharted delights on a [US chat show recently, when they shared their favorite Irish destinations](. For Colin, it’s the West Cork town of Castletownbere; Brendan loves the county of Roscommon. Lovely as these places are, neither form part of the typical tourist trail. But they could – and should – form part of yours. To celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17, we hope you enjoy this showcase of some of Ireland’s wonderful hidden gems. - Fionnuala McCarthy, Editorial Director, based in Dublin, Ireland [Read more]( More inspiration for travel Take note of Dublin’s singing tour guide If you’re planning to visit Dublin, Seán Fitzgerald is a guide like no other. Here’s a peek at a tour through the city that’s bound to be a high note of your trip. [Read more]( [Picture of Seán Fitzgerald](   Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the Caribbean Did you know the Caribbean island of Montserrat celebrates St Patrick’s Day? Check out the history behind the festival that attracts visitors from around the world. [Read more]( [People in colorful costumes in parade in Montserrat](   There’s still time to party with the Irish in Dublin If you really want to party with the locals in Ireland, skip St Patrick’s Day and plan your trip for June when the city is electric with celebrations for pride. [Read more]( [Pride parade in Dublin](   More hot travel news - [Will run for wine: France’s boozy marathons]( - [An artful reason to visit London (and no, it’s not the coronation)]( - [The best places to take your parents (or grandparents)]( - [Headed to Amsterdam? Read these new rules for tourists before you go]( Trending destination   Aran Islands Dramatically beautiful as well as culturally and historically fascinating, this trio of Aran Islands – Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer – is home to cinematic scenery, age-old Irish traditions and incredible cliff views. [Read more](   Plan your trip - [Don’t miss Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort perched on the edge of a 100m cliff drop-off]( - [The sweater that inspired a song on Taylor Swift’s Folklore album comes from here]( - [Ireland has an island for every type of adventure]( - [Plan your trip around the best times to visit Ireland](     Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel-lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here](.   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2022 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( Policy](