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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 2026

17th October 2025
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 panoramic view of Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

The Most Beautiful Places in Ireland You Must Visit

17th October 2025
Patchwork green fields. Dramatic coastlines. Rugged mountains. Senior Digtial Marketing Executive and VagaGuide, Brian, is here to take you around some of the most scenic places in Ireland. ๐ŸŒ Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites ๐ŸŒ„ Awesome National Parks To Enjoy ๐ŸŒŠ Explore Spectacular Panoramic Peninsulas ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Climb Stupendously High Cliffs ๐Ÿ˜‡ Wander Through Spectacular Holy Sites
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Things To Do In Westport: A Local's Guide

3rd October 2025
Westport is a cosy, picturesque town in County Mayo, nestled on Ireland's stunning west coast. Catch up with local tour guide Brian as he introduces you to Westport's unique character, fantastic food scene, welcoming pubs, and comfortable accommodation options. Westport At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Where Is Westport? ๐Ÿž๏ธ From Mountain Hikes to Coastal Cycles ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Culinary Delights: Westport's Food Scene ๐Ÿป Best Pubs And Local Craic ๐Ÿจ Top Of The Range Hotels
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The Ultimate Guide to Kinsale, Ireland

15th September 2025
Kinsale is a vibrant harbour town and Irelandโ€™s gourmet food capital. Discover its food, charm and hospitality with VagaGuide Brianโ€™s ultimate guide for exploring this coastal gem. Kinsale At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Where Is Kinsale? โ›ต๏ธ Kinsale History Walks, Boat Tours and Kinsale Golf ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Ireland's Gourmet Food Captial ๐Ÿป Best Pubs And Local Beers  ๐Ÿจ Amazing Hotels
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Introducing The Worldโ€™s Best Rated Tour Companies

21st August 2025
There are moments where you want to shout to the world from the mountain tops. Being voted as one of the worldโ€™s best rated tour companies is one of them. VagaGuide and Senior Digital Marketing Executive Brian introduces the Worldโ€™s Best. The Worldโ€™s Best Rated Tour Companies At A Glance ๐Ÿš Vagabond Tours of Ireland ๐Ÿฆ Timbuktu ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป AdventureWomen โ›ฐ๏ธ Wilderness Travel โญ Artisans of Leisure โœˆ๏ธ TCS World Travel ๐Ÿ’› Unforgettable Travel Company ๐Ÿฅข ATJ โ›ต Quasar Expeditions โœจ Black Tomato ๐Ÿฅพ Classic Journeys ๐ŸŒ Mahlatini Luxury Travel ๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ Natural Habitat Adventures ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿป Trek Travel ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Butterfield & Robinson
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An aerial view of Derrynane lake which is surrounded by beautiful landscape and mountains in the distance

Guide To Connemara Ireland - A Place of Savage Beauty

17th July 2025
Connemara carries a savage beauty, as Oscar Wilde put it. Check out VagaGuide Brian's guide to this spectacular destination in Ireland. Connemara At A Glance ๐Ÿค” Where is Connemara? ๐Ÿ’จ Its Fresh & Windswept Lands ๐Ÿชพ The Bogs of Connemara ๐Ÿฐ Connemara's Unique History ๐ŸŒŠ Fabulous & Rugged Coastlines ๐ŸŒ„ Scenic Mountains Which Are Perfect For Hikes โ›ต๏ธ Famous Galway Bay Hookers ๐Ÿก Explore The Nearby Quaint Villages & Towns
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