When it comes to a cosy village atmosphere, there's no better place to be than inside an Irish pub, warming up over cups of mulled wine and listening to traditional tunes waft through the rafters.

Whether you stay in and around the capital or venture further afield, the Emerald Isle boasts a plethora of winter escapes that feel like something out of a film. From quaint, cobbled streets to cottages aglow with candlelight, these little havens are the perfect place for a dose of festive feeling.

Scattered up and down the country, you are spoiled for choice and can decide if a trip to the forest is more your scene or whether you are more interested in waking up to the smell of the sea and the waves lapping against your rented cottage.

To help you make up your mind, as a local Irish person

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