The Vagabond Blog – Ireland Travel Guide

Travel expert Danielle is here to wow you with her powers of persuasion. Read her reasons to visit Ireland in August 2025. Learn about Irish weather, average temperatures, what to pack and the best places in Ireland to go. August In Ireland At A Glance... ☀️ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures 😎 No Extreme Heatwaves Or Wildfires 🩲What To Pack and What To Wear 🌳 Less Crowded Than Elsewhere in Europe 🚐 Superb Choice In Tour Departures ⏰ Long Daylight - Up To 16 Hours! 🌼 Wonderful August Wildlife 🎵 Lively Festivals & Events All Over Ireland 🛥️ August is Perfect for a Boat Trip

Dozens of festivals happen around Ireland each summer. Here are some of Danielle's favourites for 2025. Expect folksy culture, weird and wonderful themes in quaint local towns.

Experience the joy of genuine Irish handmade products. Pottery, marble, crystal or woollens; your VagaGuide will point you in the right direction. A Guide To The Best Crafts In Ireland - Quick Links 💎 Dingle Crystal with Sean Daly 🧶 Eddie Doherty's Handweaving, Donegal 💚 Connemara Marble in Galway 🌾 Traditional Roof Thatching  

Ready to dive into Ireland’s culture? Travel expert Paige talks through some of the best authentic experiences you can do. Best Cultural Tours Of Ireland At A Glance 🚐 Our Most Immersive 12 Day Cultural Tour 🏝️ Breathtaking Visit to the Aran Islands 🏑 Discover Ireland’s Sports Heritage at the Michael Cusack Centre 🎶 Meet a Traditional Harp Maker in Galway 🐑 Hands-On Experience at a Sheep Farm 🥃 Authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting

Rob is here to tell you how Vagabond are making the best small-group tours of Ireland even better in 2025. Read about amazing new itineraries, destinations and things to do. Let’s see what’s new for 2025! What's New in 2025 At A Glance 🎶 Dive Into New Tour Itineraries 🚴‍♀️ Learn About Exciting New Activities 😎 Meet Our New Team 🏨 Check Out Our New Hotels ⛽ New HVO Fuel & Awards  

With her mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions celebrated each December in Ireland. CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎄 Christmas Is Widely Celebrated In Ireland ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas

Mince pie expert Amy explains what foods Irish people eat at Christmas time. And yes, we really do leave beer for Santa! Christmas Food In Ireland At A Glance 🦃 Christmas Dinner Is A Serious Affair In Ireland 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Dessert 🎅 ...And Interesting Things For Santa

No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2025. Travel expert John explains why value lies at the heart of Vagabond and Driftwood Tours of Ireland. ⏳ Book Early, Save Up To 15% 💰 Take Advantage Of The Strong Dollar 💺 Free Seat Hold Service & Flat-Rate Deposits 🗓️ 23 Years of Experience Leading Small-Group Tours 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Small-Group = Personal Service 🕗 Full Days on Tour & Amazing Reviews  

VagaGuide Brian takes you on a journey of discovery along the Northern Ireland coast road; a place that holds a special place in our hearts. Northern Ireland Coast At A Glance 🏰 Stay In A 17th Century Castle Hotel 🎩 Raise Your Glass to Churchill! 🌄 The 9 Glens of Antrim 🌊 Torr Head 😲 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge 🌋 The Giant's Causeway ⚔️ Dunluce Castle

Trace the history of Irish traditional music with expert tour guide, Michael. Like Irish history itself, the story of Irish music is a long and colourful tale. 🎻 Irish Musical Instruments & The Harp ꩜ The Celtic Influence 🍀 The Role of The Irish Diaspora ♫ The Early 20th Century 🎶 The 1960s, 1970s, 1980s & 1990s 💚 Irish Traditional Music Today