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Amy

Amy Rankin is Marketing Director at Vagabond Tours. She co-founded the small-group tour operator in 2002 with her husband, Rob Rankin. Following extensive travels through Europe, Asia and Africa, Amy now calls Ireland home. She is well-versed in Irish traditions, culture and life on the emerald isle.

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Farmer/tour guide leaning on a gate at Jerpoint in Kilkenny

Funny Irish Phrases & Sayings

25th March 2024
What's the craic, horsebox? Fit in with the locals. Understand Irish culture. Suspend the logical side of your brain. Irish nonsense expert, Amy, breaks down slang in Ireland with these funny Irish phrases. Funny Irish Phrases At A Glance 🎉 Just What Is The Craic? 👋 3 Ways To Say Say Hello 🙊 When Words Escape You 🤣 Slag (And Be Slagged) 🫅 How To Avoid Having Notions
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A plate of Christmas mince pies surrounded by pine cones, holly and a Christmas decorated coffee

What Foods Do Irish People Eat For Christmas?

1st December 2023
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
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A child decorating her christmas tree in her living room

How Is Christmas In Ireland Celebrated And What Are Irish Traditions?

1st December 2023
With his 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
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Parade performers taking part in the Dublin St. Patrick's Day parade in front of crowds

Top 7 Irish Festivals 2024

6th September 2023
Ireland — where the music is hoppin' and the craic is mighty. It's no wonder we host some of the best festivals in the world!
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A man driving a tractor covered in Irish flags on a beach with an Irish wig and glasses on

Quirky Irish Saint Patrick's Day Parades

16th March 2023
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!
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Cup of tea with teapot and pack of Tayto crisps in Ireland

What Are Some Things The Irish Do Best?

14th March 2022
To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 2024, Amy asked us to tell him - what are some things that the Irish are best in the world at? If you can't get to Ireland for Saint Patty's Day, here are some really simple ways you can celebrate Irish culture. Or anytime really! ☕ Drink Tea And Eat Crisps 🍿 Watch Irish TV & Movies ⛰️ Soak Up Nature & Wildlife 🥧 Cook Up Some Irish Comfort Food 💃 Learn Irish Dancing Or Listen To Live Irish Music 🏰 Read Irish History Or Literature 🏑 Play Some Gaelic Sports
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