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Is the world overly romanticising Ireland?

The likes of Kneecap, Paul Mescal and the humble spice bag have given Ireland a new, cooler reput...

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07.45 19 Dec 2025


Is the world overly romanticising Ireland?


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07.45 19 Dec 2025


The likes of Kneecap, Paul Mescal and the humble spice bag have given Ireland a new, cooler reputation.  But around the world, is Ireland being overly-romanticised? That’s the concern of Aoife Byrne, an Irish writer who has lived in London for 10 years. 


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