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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.

Blog Articles

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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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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What To Do In Dingle Ireland: The Perfect Guide

3rd July 2026
Dingle is one of Ireland's most famous seaside towns. Read VagaGuide Brian's ultimate guide on how to spend your time in Dingle. What To Do In Dingle At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Where Is Dingle? ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ Horseback Riding to Sea Safaris ๐Ÿค The Freshest Sea Food ๐Ÿป World Famous Irish Pubs ๐Ÿจ Top Quality Hotels
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A man standing overlooking Rossbeigh beach from a viewing point

Dingle Peninsula Guide: Best Things to Do

2nd July 2026
The Dingle Peninsula has a special kind of pull, even for our VagaGuide Brian, who finds himself drawn back here on his days off. In this guide, he shares what makes this corner of Kerry so unforgettable, from epic coastal scenery to lively towns, local crafts, traditional music and must-see experiences. Dingle is also one of our guests' favourite destinations on our Ireland Adventure Tours.
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A man standing overlooking Rossbeigh beach from a viewing point

Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points: 9 Must-See Stops in Ireland

26th June 2026
Get ready to be amazed by these unforgettable destinations along Irelandโ€™s Wild Atlantic Way. Join Ireland expert Brian as he guides you through some of the most jaw-dropping sights on this spectacular coastal touring route. Jaw-Dropping Wild Atlantic Way Sights At A Glance ๐ŸŒŠ Epic Sea Cliffs in Clare and Donegal โ›ฐ๏ธ Amazing Mini-Tour Routes in Kerry and Mayo ๐Ÿ˜‡ A Conical Mountain Blessed By A Saint ๐Ÿš Our Favourite Secret Viewpoint ๐Ÿ’š The Least-Visited Southwestern Peninsula ๐ŸŒŠ Ireland's Most Incredible World Heritage Site
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Our Ireland tours regularly visit the Cliffs of Moher for beautiful sunsets like this

Wild Atlantic Way Ireland: Facts, Map & Where To Go

26th June 2026
Do you know your Wild Atlantic Way from your Ancient East? VagaGuide and travel expert Brian gives some basic facts about Irish geography in this fun and informative blog. The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿ’š Where exactly is the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way? โœŒ๏ธ Ireland is 1 island with 2 countries;  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland โ˜˜๏ธ Ireland is not connected to Britain (though, at its closest, Scotland is only 12 miles away) ๐Ÿ’ถ Both Irish states have their own capital city and currency ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Ireland is divided into 32 separate counties and four provinces.
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