The Vagabond Blog – Ireland Travel Guide

Hotels in Ireland have their own unique charm. We hand-pick our accommodation providers so you always get the best possible experience. Travel expert Johnboy is here to explain it all. Let's dive in! What To Expect In Hotels In Ireland At A Glance 🦱 Hotels Have Hairdryers & Wifi (But Rarely Aircon) ⚡ Power Sockets In Irish Hotels Are A Little Different 😋 Hotel Breakfasts In Ireland A Personal Highlight For Me 🛏️ Irish Hotel Bed Sizes Do NOT Match US Bed Sizes 🚽 Get Ready The Subtle Nuances Of Irish Hotel Bathrooms 👕 It Is Possible To Do Laundry On Tour

Read Danielle's guide to decide on the best time to visit Ireland. Travel expert Danielle covers airfares, hotel prices, festivals, national holidays and — of course — Irish weather and climate. Best Time To Visit Ireland At A Glance 🌤️ Ireland's Famous Weather 🌼 Ireland in Spring... And Also Summer 🍂 Ireland in Fall/Autumn... And Also Winter 🥳 Public Holidays & Festivals To Note

You've found Ireland's best small-group tours. You've booked your flights. Next on the list: what to pack? Read Paige's expert packing tips and recommended suitcase sizes. What To Pack For Ireland At A Glance Don't Leave Without These Essentials 🚨 The Best Suitcase Size For Ireland 🧳 My Recommended Ireland Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🤠 What You WON'T Need 🚫

How do I travel more sustainably? Lower your impact with these easy-to-do tips from Vagabond Sustainability Executive Edwina. Sustainable Travel Tips At A Glance 🧋Say No To Disposable Coffee Cups 🫙Avoid Single-Use Plastic Plastic 🧳 Travel Light, Buy Local 🤝 Spend With Sustainable Businesses 🚊 Use Public Transport & Avoid Tourist Traps 🌳 Fly Green, Offset Your Emissions 🐌 Practice Slow Travel

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 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do Your Homework 🕵️ Study Clues In Your Name 🆓 Use These Free Geneaology Tools 🛬 Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland 🎯 Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland

Travel expert Danielle is here to wow you with her powers of persuasion. Read her reasons to visit Ireland in August 2025. Learn about Irish weather, average temperatures, what to pack and the best places in Ireland to go. August In Ireland At A Glance... ☀️ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures 😎 No Extreme Heatwaves Or Wildfires 🩲What To Pack and What To Wear 🌳 Less Crowded Than Elsewhere in Europe 🚐 Superb Choice In Tour Departures ⏰ Long Daylight - Up To 16 Hours! 🌼 Wonderful August Wildlife 🎵 Lively Festivals & Events All Over Ireland 🛥️ August is Perfect for a Boat Trip

Do you have just over a week in Ireland? Lucky you! Sales & Marketing Manager, Deirdre, helps you understand the similarities and differences between our various 7 day itineraries. 7 Day Ireland Tours At A Glance Swiftly jump between our 7 Day tours of Ireland using these quick links: 🥾 Jump On An Active Tour of Northern Ireland, Donegal, Sligo & Mayo 🛶 Dive Into Adventure In The West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle) 🏰 Explore Castles & Islands In Clare, Kerry & Cork (Includes 2 Nights in Kinsale) ☘️ Culture & Craic In Ireland's West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle)

You've likely heard of Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Now get ready for something different. Local expert, Deirdre, helps you explore Dublin like a Dubliner, with these distinctly non-touristy things to do. Non-Touristy Dublin At A Glance 🌼 A Street Market With Added Local Flavour 🚲 A Georgian Dublin Bike Tour  ⛲ Blissful Parks & Europe's Oldest Mall 🛤️ Villages & Coastline By Train 📜 Free-To-Enter Dublin Musems

Staying in Dublin? Deirdre is a true-blue Dubliner. Discover her favourite restaurants in Ireland's capital for fresh, locally-sourced and delicious Irish food.

Staying in Ireland's capital city? Don't miss Deirdre's easy day trips from Dublin, all within easy reach by public transport. Dublin Day Trips & Public Transport In A Nutshell 🥜 🚞 I Love These Charming Day Trips Around Dublin 🚉 Dublin's Rail And Tram Systems Cover Most Of The City 🚏 For Everywhere Else, Hop On A Dublin Bus 🤑 Save Money & Hassle With This Travel Card