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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

Westport Town on a sunny day with trees and a river in view

Top 9 Prettiest Towns In Ireland

12th February 2025
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. Travel expert Brian takes you on a tour through some of his favourites. The Prettiest Towns In Ireland At A Glance 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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Little Skellig Island off the coast of Ireland

Skellig Island Tours: Your 2026 Guide

7th June 2024
Read our travel guide to Skellig Michael and Little Skellig Islands. Expert VagaGuide, Brian, gives you the lowdown on the boat trip, the summit hike and everything in between. The Skellig Islands Tours At A Glance Where Are The Skellig Islands?๐Ÿ“ All About Skellig Michael โ›ฐ๏ธ Skellig Islands FAQs ๐Ÿค” Best Time To Visit Skellig Michael? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Skellig Michael Checklist โœ… Alternatives To Skellig Michael ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
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Animated Ireland checklist

Your Ireland Travel Guide for 2026

12th February 2024
Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! Here is travel expert Brian's ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2026 & 2027! Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Ireland 101 ๐Ÿงณ Plan Your Trip ๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Visit ๐Ÿž๏ธ 2026 Bucket List ๐Ÿ“ธ Dublin Travel Tips ๐Ÿ˜‰ Get to Know The Irish ๐ŸŽป TV, Books & Music ๐Ÿฅ” The Best Irish Food โ˜˜๏ธ Tracing Irish Roots
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Evening light catches waves on Waterford's Copper Coast

Stunning Photos of Ireland's Ancient East

23rd October 2023
VagaGuide and Ireland travel expert, 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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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 couple renew their vows at the Ogham stone near Dingle, Ireland

Brian's Guide to Romantic Ireland

13th November 2019
In Ireland, says VagaGuide tour guide Brian, you'll discover there's a lot more to kiss than old stones in Blarney.
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