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Derry Nairn is Content & SEO 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.

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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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The fortress of pirate queen Grace O'Malley on Clare Island, Ireland

Grace O'Malley - The Pirate Queen

6th August 2019
Our own historical expert, Derry, recounts the extraordinary life of Irish pirate queen Granuaile.
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Graphic showing polaroids of travel in Ireland with the Vagabond Tours logo on a blue background and a green grass footer overlay

October #MyVagabondTour Photo Competition - Win 2 Fantastic Irish Cookbooks

4th October 2018
COMPETITION CLOSED. Enter our Ireland travel photo competition to win amazing Irish craftwork. In October 2018 it was 2 Fantastic Irish Cookbooks.
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The 1916 Proclamation

Easter Rising 1916 - The Centenary - Things to Do

15th March 2016
About the Easter Rising 1916 2016 marks the centenary of the Easter 1916 Rising. An armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter week 1916. It was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule. Starting with the reading of the Irish Proclamation of Independence by Patrick Pearse outside the General Post Office (GPO). The Rising lasted 6 days, and would result in much destruction, finally concluding with the surrender of the rebels and their subsequent executions.
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A couple on a boat sailing at the bottom of Slieve League cliffs

Leap Year Proposals - An Old Irish Tradition

26th February 2016
Feb 29th, according to tradition in Ireland is the day on a leap year, a women can drop down on one knee to propose.
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A high cross with visible markings and designs

Delve into the Wonders of Irish High Crosses

23rd June 2015
High crosses have become a symbol of Irelands ancient past. As the Roman Empire was crumbling in the 5th century, the Irish Celts were beginning to embrace Christianity. Putting their own stamp on the religion & in turn developing a distinctive artistic style. This style became known as insular art. A fusion of Celtic, Germanic, Anglo-Saxon & Christian art work. High cross developed as a prime example of this insular art work.
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