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Brian Barry combines the roles of 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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Aerial shot of scenic Mullaghmore peninsula in Sligo, Ireland

Travel Guide To Sligo: Not So Normal People & Extraordinary Places

23rd October 2023
VagaGuide Brian is here with an updated 2024 travel guide to the famous characters and amazing locations that make Sligo โ€” located in northwestern Ireland โ€” such a special place. ๐Ÿ“ Sligo Is Located In Irelands' Northwest โœ๏ธ Discover Sligo's Famous Poets, Rebels & Artists ๐ŸŒ„ Enjoy Scenic Mountain Landscapes ๐Ÿฅพ Go Surfing Or Hike To Meet A Mythical Queen... ๐ŸŒฟ ...Then Soak In A Seaweed Bath
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Quaint and colourful village street

8 Hidden Towns and Charming Villages in Ireland

6th October 2023
Looking for quaint and charming villages in Ireland? Here are some of travel expert Brian's favourites โ€” he's been exploring Ireland just for you! Quaint Ireland Villages At A Glance ๐Ÿชท Southern Seals & Island Gardens ๐Ÿ˜Œ Easy Living By The River ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ A Smuggler's Port in Kerry ๐ŸŒŠ Where VagaGuides Vacation ๐Ÿ˜‡ Home To Rebels & An Explorer Saint โ›ฐ๏ธ Where 3 Mountain Trails Meet ๐ŸŒ… Watch Epic Western Sunsets
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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

29th September 2023
Discover some of Irelands best-kept secrets โ€” just don't tell anyone! Get set for adventure in northwest Ireland with VagaGuide Brian. Miss Northwest Ireland And You'll Miss... 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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A Vagabond group on a hike on the Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher and The Burren

29th September 2023
Don't just see the Cliffs of Moher; discover the surrounding region of The Burren in county Clare. This otherworldly landscape feels like Middle Earth and has so much to offer! The Burren At A Glance ๐ŸŒ… The Unmissable Cliffs of Moher ๐Ÿค” Where Is The Burren? ๐Ÿฎ How Was The Burren Formed? ๐Ÿค˜ The Burren Rocks! ๐ŸŒธ The Rare Flora of The Burren โ˜ ๏ธ 5,000 Years Of History ๐ŸŽป The Place For Traditional Music
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Westport Town on a sunny day with trees and a river in view

Top 9 Prettiest Towns and Villages in Ireland

28th September 2023
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. ๐ŸŒณ Westport ๐ŸŽป Dingle ๐ŸŽจ Kinsale ๐Ÿฐ Kilkenny ๐ŸŒŠ Kinvara ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Cong ๐ŸŒผ Kenmare ๐Ÿฆ… Dunfanaghy ๐ŸŒ„ Allihies
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Sunset strikes the ruins of Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland

11 Reasons to Tour Northern Ireland in 2025

28th September 2023
Want to go somewhere different? Nordie expert Brian says that a Northern Ireland tour in 2025 makes sense for lots of reasons. 11, to be exact. 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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