The Vagabond Blog – Ireland Travel Guide

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland, Vagabond-style. Be amazed by these off the beaten track parades in quaint Irish villages. We 💚 St Patty's day! 🎉 Biggest Parade: Dublin 🥱 Earliest Parade: Dingle ☘️ Most Accurate: Slemish 🥾 Most Energetic: Westport ⏲️ Shortest Parade: Dripsey 🏖️ Beach Parade: The Hook 🔊 Noisiest Parade: Achill Island 🏞️ Most Off The Beaten Track Parade: Ardara

With St. Patrick's Day 2025 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival? History of Saint Patrick At A Glance 😇 Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland ⛪ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland ☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) 🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. 🥳 Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration 💚 Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) ⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)

What is solo travel to Ireland like on a small-group tour? Travel expert Paige answers all of your questions and concerns in this handy guide. Solo Travel To Ireland At A Glance 🥰 Ireland Is Super Friendly & Safe 👩‍❤️‍👩 New Friendships On Tour Are Very Common 👴 Solo Travel Suits All Ages In Ireland 🚐 Solo Travel Is Better In Small Groups 💰 Your Solo Tour Doesn't Have To Cost More 🌇 Dublin Is A Haven for Solo Travellers

Summer in Ireland is magic. Take advantage of long days, great food, friendly locals and fun times on one of our epic small-group tours of Ireland. Our Sales & Reservations expert Danielle looks at just some of the telltale signs we know summer is here. Summer In Ireland At A Glance... ☀️ See That Famous Irish Farmer's Tan 🍦 Time To Taste The 99 Irish Ice Cream 🍻 Our Beer Gardens Come Alive 😎 Enjoy Long Daylight Hours 🔥 Outdoor Barbecue Dining Begins 🍓 Strawberries For Sale On The Roadside 💬 Non-Stop Chat About The Weather

Travel expert Michael answers your questions about why Driftwood Tours are the best guided Ireland bus tours for seniors. Ireland Tours for Seniors At A Glance 💚 Small Group = Personal Service 😌 Easy Pace Means No Rushing Around! 🏰 Quality Time At Each Location 💰 Superb Value 🐑 Authentic Irish Culture & Amazing Experiences 🍲 Great Food & Music 🚐 Convenient Tour Pickup Point

How does July in Ireland stack up against the other months when it comes to travelling the Emerald Isle? Discover Danielle's expert guide to the weather, what to pack and where to go on your next July vacation in Ireland. July in Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Warm Weather & Long Daylight Hours 🧳 What To Pack 🕙 Is Ireland Crowded In July? 🎉 Festivals In Ireland in July 💭 Reasons our guests love July in Ireland

One of the first things you'll notice in Ireland is a lack of big cities. Outside of the urban capitals - Dublin and Belfast - charming villages and small towns dot the countryside. Travel expert Brian takes you on a tour through some of his favourites. The Prettiest Towns and Villages in Ireland At A Glance 🌳 Westport 🎻 Dingle 🎨 Kinsale 🏰 Kilkenny 🌊 Kinvara 📽️ Cong 🌼 Kenmare 🦅 Dunfanaghy 🌄 Allihies

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 🏑 See an Exciting GAA Game

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  

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.