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Derry
Derry

Derry Nairn is Marketing & Sales Manager at Vagabond Tours. A published non-fiction author, Derry holds a BA in History & Politics from University College Dublin and an MSc in Electronic Publishing from City St George's, University of London. He’s is Vagabond & Driftwood's expert on Irish history, heritage, genealogy and all things ancient.

Blog Articles

Cows on a farm in Ireland

What's Farming In Ireland Like?

23rd May 2024
Life is good down on the farm with Derry, who grew up in the countryside in Wicklow. Read his tales of farming in Ireland, including facts, figures and funny stories. FARMING IN IRELAND AT A GLANCE Stats On Farming In Ireland Today 🚜 Irish Farmers: A Day In The Life 🧑‍🌾 Farming in Summer, Winter and Spring 🌾 Ireland's Native Cow Breeds 🐮 Sheep Farming in Ireland 🐑
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Nancy standing outside what was once her grandmothers home

How Nancy Came Back to Her Irish Roots

26th February 2024
Read about how one Vagabond traced her Irish roots to a tiny village in Ireland.
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A picture of Ernest Shackleton on a boat

The Genealogy Detective

26th February 2024
Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.
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Orange pumpkins grouped together

Did Halloween Start In Ireland?

24th October 2023
Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance 💀 How Halloween Began In Ireland 🎃 Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background 👺 The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress
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Group in kayaking gear in Ireland

Vagabond Tours in 2023: What's New?

20th December 2022
We're busy making our 5 star Ireland tours even better. New activities, hotels, VagaGuides. See what's new for 2023. 🌊 New Tour 🫅 New Castle 🐬 New Experiences 🛌 New Hotels 😎 New Team 🍿 New Live Calls
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Beautiful wild flowers growing from a tree

Wildflowers of Ireland

26th May 2020
Watch out for these colourful Irish wildflowers and plants while touring Ireland
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