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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

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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Top 7 Tips for Traveling to Ireland

7th January 2019
What are your tips for traveling to Ireland? Travel expert Brian polled our friendly community to see what item โ€” or attitude โ€” you should not leave home without. Read on for the results!
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Vagabond guests beginning a hike with a sign saying Causeway Coast Way

Best Guide Books For Ireland

1st May 2018
If youre looking for the best Ireland guidebooks, its safe to say youre looking to get the most from your Irish vacation.
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