See Lough Derg from a different angle, by boat. Head out from Terryglass, explore the lake with a local skipper or take the wheel yourself, then discover the villages, wildlife and stories that make this part of Ireland so special. Trident guests at Old Court Holiday Homes can also enjoy exclusive savings with Derg Lake Tours.
Two premium Waterford stays with strong settings of their own: Cliff Cottage overlooking Ardmore Bay and River Lodge beside the River Blackwater near Ballyduff.
Looking for a reason to get away this summer? Start with these confirmed July and August 2026 events across Ireland.
Good food within walking distance, quiet evenings by Lough Derg, and easy day trips nearby – here’s how a weekend at Old Court Holiday Cottages in Terryglass played out.
The May Bank Holiday has a habit of sneaking up on people. If you’re thinking of getting away, here are a few events across Ireland worth planning around, from festivals in Dingle and Bray to walks and theatre in Connemara and Dublin.
See Dingle from a different angle with Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours. Cruise through Dingle Bay, spot local wildlife and take in the peninsula’s coastline from the water, with 10% off tours for Trident Holiday Homes guests.
Ireland’s lakeside gem has done it again. Terryglass, County Tipperary, has won Gold at the 2025 Entente Florale Europe Awards in Slovenia – celebrating its beauty, sustainability, and proud community spirit on the shores of Lough Derg.
This winter, Waterford’s cobbled streets will sparkle once more as Winterval 2025 fills the city with lights, music, markets, and family fun. Meet Santa, explore the festive fairground, and discover magical moments across Ireland’s oldest city. Stay nearby in Dunmore East, Passage East, Woodstown, or Ardmore with Trident Holiday Homes – the perfect base for your festive getaway.
With support from Trident Holiday Homes, Inbhear Dee Athletics Club in Wicklow brought their “Field of Dreams” to life. This new training ground is more than a track – it’s a community-powered project showing what’s possible when determination, teamwork, and sponsorship come together.
Ireland invented Halloween; Wednesday perfected it. Follow her deadpan trail through 2025’s best fright nights – Bram Stoker Festival, The Nightmare Realm, Dragon of Shandon, Spike Island After Dark and more – with tips on castles, prisons and pumpkin patches from Dublin to Kerry. Planning a getaway? Trident Holiday Homes has stays close to Ireland’s spookiest festivals and haunted sites.
