Well… how are ye getting on? My name is Niall. I am from the county of Mayo in the west of Ireland.
I set up this website in 2022 for a number of reasons. The main one being that I reckon Ireland is a special place to visit and everyone should visit the western half in particular at least once in their lives. Living abroad in Austria has given me a fresh perspective on the natural beauty of the place and makes me appreciate all the fine things the country has to offer.
I’ve ran my own bus tours to Ireland over the years and have shown the country to hundreds of Austrians and Germans, who have loved the place. I named the tour ‘Mein Irland‘ as I strived to show my guests the locations I believed were authentically Irish.
These tours has given me a great insight into exactly what attracts tourists to Ireland and also provided the motivation to set up a website to share what they loved and also what they didn’t.
Clue : The main tourist attractions were often not their highlights, just like this location in the photo below on the stunning Atlantic Drive on Achill Island.
What about the name ‘Sweet Isle of Mine’? Well, let’s just say I had a certain song in my head one day from a certain 80’s rock group (who happen to be my favourite band) and I guess I just adopted the name and it stuck!
The name also refers to Ireland as a whole but more specifically my own pocket of the country, the west of Ireland.
For me, the most important thing Ireland has to offer is its wonderful and unique landscape, and I am a strong advocate for clean and sustainable tourism. I also believe many tourists just visit the popular areas and don’t get a proper insight into the authenticity of Ireland.
This site will try with all its might to change that, and to provide people with some great insider tips and information.
Hopefully after looking through my site, you will know exactly where and what to visit and therefore have a brilliant holiday on the Emerald Isle-one that will stay long in your memories for many years to come. Sustainable holidays, rainy-day activities, hidden hiking gems, things to do-we’ll provide good ol’ local knowledge and common sense to make your planning a breeze.
Thanks a million for taking the time to stop by. Great to have you here!
We would be delighted if you would get in touch, spread the word and get planning for your next trip to Ireland!
The West’s awake!