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Brian Barry combines the roles of 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

Evening light catches waves on Waterford's Copper Coast

Stunning Photos of Ireland's Ancient East

4th September 2023
Tour guide and expert on southern Ireland, Brian, just couldn't resist showing you these jaw-dropping photos of the Ireland's Ancient East region. Ireland's Ancient East At A Glance โ›ฐ๏ธ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness ๐ŸŒŠ The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse ๐Ÿฆ€ Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ The Medieval Capital of Ireland ๐Ÿš A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline ๐Ÿฐ Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages โš”๏ธ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings ๐Ÿฅƒ The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery
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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

28th March 2023
Connemara carries a savage beauty, as Oscar Wilde put it. Check out VagaGuide Brian's guide to this spectacular destination in Ireland.
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Interior of Trinity Library

The Best Books to Read About Ireland Before Your 2025 Trip

2nd March 2023
Get a flavour for this magical land with our updated list of the best books to read about Ireland.
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A panoramic view of Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

The Most Scenic Places in Ireland You Must Visit

4th July 2022
Patchwork green fields. Dramatic coastlines. Rugged mountains. Here are some of the most scenic places in Ireland. ๐ŸŒ World Heritage Sites ๐ŸŒ„ Awesome National Parks ๐ŸŒŠ Panoramic Peninsulas ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Stupendously High Cliffs ๐Ÿ˜‡ Spectacular Holy Sites
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The ring of kerry with patchwork green fields and islands in view

Ring of Kerry: Your Ultimate Guide

10th September 2021
Considering a Ring of Kerry tour? Step onboard! We know this popular route inside out.
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The Vagatron going off the beaten path in Dingle going through a shallow river in a valley

Top Hidden Gems in Ireland You Must Visit

22nd July 2021
Looking to see the less touristy, undiscovered Ireland? Start at these amazing hidden gems. Hidden Gems in Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿคฏ A Mind-Blowing Viewpoint on the Ring of Kerry ๐Ÿž๏ธ A Hidden Green Valley on the Dingle Peninsula ๐Ÿ“ธ Stunning Atlantic Vistas on Valentia Island ๐ŸŒ„ A Spectacular River Trail in Mayo ๐ŸŒŠ Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs in Donegal ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ An Ancient Ring Fort on the Inishowen Peninsula โ›ฐ๏ธ An Under-Apprciated Mountain Range in Waterford โœจ A Magical Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula ๐ŸŒฒ The Source of The River Lee in West Cork
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