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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.

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

South East Ireland's Top 9 Visitor Experiences

18th January 2024
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. South East Ireland - Things To Do 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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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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Skellig Michael island by Michael75 on Unsplash

Your Ireland Bucket List 2025

18th September 2023
Pure air. Empty beaches. Neon seas. Our Ireland bucket list visits the most untouched corners and incredible experiences for travellers in 2025. {img:69{"style":"width: 1000px; height: 563px;","class":"img","_id":"38268"}}
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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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