The Vagabond Blog – Ireland Travel Guide

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 💚 Small Group = Personal Service 😌 Easy Pace Means No Rushing Around! 🏰 Quality Time At Each Location 💰 Superb Value 🐑 Authentic Irish Culture & Amazing Experiences 🍲 Great Food & Music 🚐 Convenient Tour Pickup Point

Hike in pristine scenery on Vagabond's fully guided Ireland walking tours. Join expert mountaineer, Tim to discover 5 of the best hiking and trekking tours in Ireland. IRELAND WALKING TOURS AT A GLANCE 🥾 Immersive All Ireland Walking Tour 🧭 1 Week of Hiking in Northern Ireland ⛰️ 5 Day Southwest Hiking & Multi-Activity Tour 🚐 Wild Atlantic Way 8 Day Ireland Trekking Tour ⭐️ Guided 7 Day West & Southwest Hiking Trip

Rugged cliffs. White sand beaches. Amazing traditional culture. Donegal expert Brian is not surprised that Lonely Planet awarded this northwestern county in their Best In Travel 2024 accolades. Donegal At A Glance 🗺️ Where Is Donegal? 🤔 Is Donegal In Northern Ireland? 💚 What Is Donegal Famous For? 🌊 Things To Do In Donegal 😋 Where To Eat In Donegal

Clare is undoubtedly one of Ireland's most scenic and interesting counties. VagaGuide Brian takes you on a tour through this breathtaking region, taking you to some of the most iconic spots, as well as those off the beaten track destinations. Clare At A Glance 📍 Where Oh Where Is Clare? 🤩 The Fabulous Cliffs of Moher 🏘️ The Lovely Towns of Clare 🎶 Traditional Irish Music in Clare 🌄 The Mystical Burren 💚 Loop Head & Scattery Island

Do you have just over a week in Ireland? Lucky you! General 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)

Enjoy travel expert Jade's selection of the best free apps for visitors to Ireland. Jade has included all of her favourites with handy links to download for Android and iPhone. Best Travel Apps For Ireland At A Glance 📞 Keep In Touch With Loved Ones 📸 Share and Collect Photos 🌲 Plant Trees & Avoid Single-Use Plastic 🚌 Plan Train, Bus & City Journeys ℹ️ Convert Currency, Check Weather & Book Hotels 👀 Plan Things To Do 😋 Find Places To Eat

What’s the best area to stay in Dublin? Discover travel expert John's favourite hotels in each neighbourhood, including maps and tips on where to avoid. 📍 The Best Hotels In Dublin For Our Tours 🥜 The Grand Canal Hotel In A Nutshell ♻️ Best Green Hotel in Dublin 🏨 Best Areas To Stay In Dublin Near The Grand Canal Hotel 🚉 Best Hotels in Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock Area ☕ Dublin’s Northumberland Rd/Baggot St Area 🍻 Temple Bar/St Stephen’s Green Area ✈️ Best Hotels Near Dublin Airport ❌ Where NOT To Stay in Dublin

With live music high on his priority list, former Ireland travel expert Michael takes us on a pub and music tour of favourite watering holes in Dingle. To Pubs In Dingle At A Glance 🤩 Drink Where Celebrities Drink 🔨 A Pub That's Half Hardware Store ☘️ Enjoy A Proper Irish Session 🎻 Get Your Toe Tapping With Trad Music 💚 Meet The Locals At This Favourite Spot

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 ⚔️ Dunluce Castle 💋 Blarney Castle ☘️ Rock of Cashel ⛵ Dunguaire Castle 🛡️ Aughnanure Castle 🏯 Kilkenny Castle 🏰 Donegal Castle

Read Jade's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2025 small-group tour of Ireland. Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance ⏳ Book Early for Best Value 🏥 Purchase Insurance 🛂 Check Your Passport 🧳 Pack Only The Essentials 🏦 Notify Your Bank ⚠️ Last Minute Checks