
Ireland's Castles & Their Fascinating Facts
19th May 2025
Travel expert Derry has picked his favourite Irish castles. Learn all about the history of Ireland through these amazing fortresses, their builders, battles and besiegers!
Castles in Ireland At A Glance
βοΈ Dunluce Castle
π Blarney Castle
βοΈ Rock of Cashel
β΅ Dunguaire Castle
π‘οΈ Aughnanure Castle
π― Kilkenny Castle
π° Donegal Castle
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Historical Places in Ireland That Will Leave you Speechless
12th May 2025
Check out travel expert Derry's top historical places in Ireland. You can see every one on a Vagabond & Driftwood small-group tour of Ireland!
Historical Places in Ireland At A Glance
βͺ The Rock of Cashel
π° Blarney Castle
β°οΈ Skellig Michael Island
βοΈ Dunluce Castle
βͺ Monasterboice
βοΈ Poulnabrone Dolmen
β Uragh Stone Circle
π Kylemore Abbey
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Did Your Irish Ancestors Live In A Castle?
7th April 2025
Did your ancestors live in a castle? Look no further! Claim your ancient birthright with travel expert Derry's genealogical guide to 5 amazing Irish castles.
Castles In Ireland At A Glance
π° Kilkenny Castle
π‘οΈ Doe Castle
π Dunluce Castle
π Blarney Castle
βοΈ Carrigafoyle Castle
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What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?
10th March 2025
With St. Patrick's Day 2025 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival?
History of Saint Patrick At A Glance
π Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland
βͺ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland
βοΈ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland)
π False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age.
π₯³ Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration
π Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland)
β°οΈ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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How To Trace Irish Ancestry: Frequently Asked Questions
8th November 2024
Irish history expert, Derry, answers some common questions about Ireland's diaspora, genealogy and how to trace Irish roots.
π€ Are Irish-Americans Really Irish?
π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Mac Vs. Mc β Which Is Irish? Which Is Scottish?
π‘οΈ Are Irish People Descended From Vikings?
πΊπΈ Why Are There More Irish in America Than In Ireland?
βοΈ Where In Ireland Do Irish Americans Come From?
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How You Can Trace Your Irish Roots
9th August 2024
Trace your Irish heritage all the way back to its roots with Ireland history expert Derry. Read his step-by-step Irish genealogy guide including tips and links to lots of free resources.
Tracing Irish Roots At A Glance
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Do Your Homework
π΅οΈ Study Clues In Your Name
π Use These Free Geneaology Tools
π¬ Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland
π― Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland
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