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Michael

Before Irish music expert Michael Stout became Product Development & Operations Executive at Vagabond, he was a driver guide and a qualified sound engineer. He now perfects our tour itineraries and plans new tour products.

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What Are The Best Ireland Tours for Seniors?

23rd June 2025
Travel expert Michael answers your questions about why Driftwood Tours are the best guided Ireland bus tours for seniors. Ireland Tours for Seniors At A Glance ๐Ÿ’š Small Group = Personal Service ๐Ÿ˜Œ Easy Pace Means No Rushing Around! ๐Ÿฐ Quality Time At Each Location ๐Ÿ’ฐ Superb Value For Seniors ๐Ÿ‘ Authentic Irish Culture & Amazing Experiences ๐Ÿฒ Great Food & Music ๐Ÿš Convenient Tour Pickup Point ๐Ÿ’Ž Celebrate your Milestone ๐Ÿฅพ Active Tours for Seniors
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Colourful exterior of Dingle pub in Ireland Dick Mack's

Top 5 Pubs in Dingle: The Best Music & Craic

20th May 2025
With live music high on his priority list, Ireland travel expert Michael takes us on a pub and music tour of favourite watering holes in Dingle, which you can visit on many of our amazing Ireland tours. To Pubs In Dingle At A Glance ๐Ÿคฉ Drink Where Celebrities Drink ๐Ÿ”จ A Pub That's Half Hardware Store โ˜˜๏ธ Enjoy A Proper Irish Session ๐ŸŽป Get Your Toe Tapping With Trad Music ๐Ÿ’š Meet The Locals At This Favourite Spot
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Shepherd for the Day! Take A Guided Sheep Farm Tour

28th April 2025
Watch sheep dog demonstrations with us on an authentic sheep farm tour in Ireland. You may get to cuddle a puppy or even try shearing wool! Tour expert Michael is here to fill you in on the details. Sheep Dog Demonstrations At A Glance ๐Ÿ‘ Take A Sheep Farm Tour In Kerry ๐Ÿ See A Sheep Farm Tour In County Galway ๐Ÿถ What Breed Are Irish Sheeepdogs? ๐Ÿ’ญ What Past Guests Thought Of Their Tour
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Where Did Irish Music Come From?

25th November 2024
Trace the history of Irish traditional music with expert tour guide, Michael. Like Irish history itself, the story of Irish music is a long and colourful tale. ๐ŸŽป Irish Musical Instruments & The Harp ๊ฉœ The Celtic Influence ๐Ÿ€ The Role of The Irish Diaspora โ™ซ The Early 20th Century ๐ŸŽถ The 1960s, 1970s, 1980s & 1990s ๐Ÿ’š Irish Traditional Music Today    
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Group of musicians playing Irish songs in a pub

10 Irish Songs You Need To Know

28th March 2024
Sing-along with Ireland folk music expert, Michael, as he serenades you with his favourite traditional Irish songs. 10 Irish Songs You Need To Know At A Glance ๐Ÿฆช Molly Malone ๐ŸŽถ The Fields of Athenry ๐ŸŒ„ Wild Mountain Thyme ๐Ÿ’• Raglan Road ๐Ÿ”บ The Auld Triangle ๐ŸŽป The Wild Rover ๐Ÿ’Ž Black Velvet Band ๐Ÿ˜ข The Town I Loved So Well โ˜˜๏ธ Song for Ireland ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿผ Danny Boy
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Two guests on a mountain playing the guitar and violin

10 More Irish Songs You Need to Know

28th March 2024
Back by popular demand, our very own traditional Irish music expert and VagaGuide, Michael, takes us on a journey through his top 10 favourite Irish songs.
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