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Brian Barry combines the roles of Senior Digital Marketing Executive and Tour Guide at Vagabond Tours. As a published writer for Lonely Planet and an award-winning travel blogger, Brian loves to share his expert knowledge of Ireland, its myriad destinations and the very best places to go.

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A panoramic view of Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

Things To Do in South East Ireland: 9 Best Places To Visit.

9th October 2026
Touring south east Ireland and stuck for things to do? Local expert on the region, Brian, writes that the Ireland's Ancient East region offers intriguing travel experiences for all visitors. Things To Do In South East Ireland at a Glance: ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Map of South East Ireland ๐ŸŒŠ Tour The World's Oldest Lighthouse ๐Ÿ˜‡ Feel The Serenity At A 6th Century Monastic City ๐Ÿฅƒ Taste Irish Whiskey At The Jameson Experience โ˜ ๏ธ Board A Famine Ship in Wexford ๐Ÿšฒ Bike A Greenway ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Experience Life In 16th Century Kilkenny โœจ Learn About Crystal Glassware โš“ Make Cobh Your Final Port Of Call
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Animated Ireland checklist

Your Ireland Travel Guide for 2027

2nd October 2026
Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! Here is travel expert Brian's ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2027 & 2028! Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Ireland 101 ๐Ÿงณ Plan Your Trip ๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Visit ๐Ÿž๏ธ 2027 Bucket List ๐Ÿ“ธ Dublin Travel Tips ๐Ÿ˜‰ Get to Know The Irish ๐ŸŽป TV, Books & Music ๐Ÿฅ” The Best Irish Food โ˜˜๏ธ Tracing Irish Roots
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An aerial view of Derrynane lake which is surrounded by beautiful landscape and mountains in the distance

Northwest Ireland โ€“ Irelandโ€™s Best Kept Secret

25th September 2026
Discover some of Irelands best-kept secrets โ€” just don't tell anyone! Get set for adventure in northwest Ireland with VagaGuide Brian. Northwest Ireland At A Glance... ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ The Most Iconic Landscape In Ireland ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Ireland's Most Scenic Historic Building ๐ŸŒ… The Only Fjord On The West Coast ๐Ÿ๏ธ A Bay With 365 Islands & A Literary Landscape ๐Ÿž๏ธ The Largest Stone Age Monument On Earth ๐Ÿ‘ธ The Mountaintop Tomb of a Mythical Queen ๐ŸŒŠ Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs ๐Ÿฐ A Cursed Castle Plus The Most Northerly Point in Ireland
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Skellig Michael island by Michael75 on Unsplash

Your Ireland Bucket List 2027

15th September 2026
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Breathe Ireland's Purest Air: The Skellig Islands ๐Ÿงญ Get Lost In Galway and Mayo ๐Ÿš Search Out Ireland's Emptiest Beaches โœจ Dip Your Toes In Neon Seas ๐ŸŒ  Glimpse The Northern Lights ๐Ÿš– Hail A Belfast Black Cabbie โš ๏ธ Twist & Turn On Ireland's Bendiest Road ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ Bike (Or Hike) A Greenway ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Down A Pint In A Hardware Store
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A couple enjoying a sunrise on the beach

Honeymoon Packages For Ireland

23rd July 2026
Romance and adventure, great food and epic scenery. Choose Ireland for the perfect honeymoon destination, says Ireland expert Brian. Honeymoon Packages For Ireland At A Glance โœจ Magical Places & Magical Moments ๐Ÿ’š Unique Romantic Adventures ๐Ÿ˜Ž Relaxating And Stress-Free Travel ๐Ÿฐ Stay In An Irish Castle ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Explore More Of Europe โ˜˜๏ธ Trace Your Irish Roots ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Experience Ireland's Best Cities
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Sunset strikes the ruins of Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland

What To See And Do In Northern Ireland And Why You Should Visit

17th July 2026
Want to go somewhere different? Nordie expert Brian says that a Northern Ireland tour makes sense for lots of reasons. 11, to be exact. What To See And Do In Northern Ireland At A Glance ๐ŸŒŠ The Scenery - The North Coast ๐ŸŒ‹ Must-See: The Giant's Causeway ๐Ÿ˜‰ The People - Friendliness Personified ๐Ÿ‘ป The History โ€“ Castles, Ghosts and Ancient Ring Forts ๐Ÿฅพ The Chance Of Adventure ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ It's One Big Game of Thrones Filmset! ๐ŸŒ‡ Belfast: City of Culture ๐Ÿงฑ Storm The Walls Of Derry/Londonderry ๐Ÿ˜‹ A Wee Bite to Eat: Northern Ireland Food & Drink ๐ŸŽธ Northern Irish Music Rocks! โœŒ๏ธ Special Offer: Two Countries for the Price of One!
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