Mimi Murray

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

We’ve seen a massive uptick in outdoor swimming in the last few years, mainly in the seas and lakes around Ireland. But there are also a handful of outdoor pools open to the public, offering refreshing dips when the weather heats up. Or perhaps something a little more mystical in the more common Irish mizzle. It’s a growing trend and here’s to more lidos popping up on these shores in the coming years.

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

It’s been said that centuries ago, a squirrel could travel from one end of Ireland to the other without ever touching the ground, as more than 80% of the land was covered by trees. Sadly, we now are one of the least forested countries in Europe. Trees are powerful when it comes to promoting wellbeing and a walk in nature provides respite to daily stresses. Thankfully there are still lots of parks and woodlands to visit, it might take a little more planning to get there.

Mar 28, 2025 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

Ireland has a spa for every occasion and a lot of budgets too. Many are nestled inland amid lush forestry and fields; some are in the heart of the city. Others adorn the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic or are next to the Irish and Celtic seas. Soak in warm ocean waters piped directly to your freshly harvested seaweed bath, or bathe in an infinity pool next to fields where farm animals wander free. It’s all incredibly charming.

Mar 27, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

Ireland has a spa for every occasion and a lot of budgets too. Many are nestled inland amidst lush forestry and fields; some are right in the heart of the city. Others adorn the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic or are next to the Irish and Celtic seas. Soak in warm ocean waters piped directly to your freshly harvested seaweed bath, or bathe in an infinity pool next to fields where farm animals wander free nearby. It’s all incredibly charming.

Oct 8, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

Despite Brexit, London remains of vital strategic importance to Irish companies with growth ambition. With many flights daily from Dublin to the UK capital, business travellers might consider making good use of a Friday morning meeting by sticking around for the weekend and checking out some of the newest additions to London’s cultural and entertainment scene. Don’t let the city’s vastness scare you.