The VagaBlog – Ireland Travel Blog

Read Danielle's guide to decide on the best time to visit Ireland. From seasonal weather to festivals and crowds, this guide breaks down Ireland’s weather month by month to help you decide when to travel. 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

Discover some of the most beautiful wildflowers of Ireland while exploring the country’s coastal cliffs, rolling countryside and hidden walking trails. From bright yellow gorse to delicate native Irish wildflowers blooming in spring and summer, these colourful plants are part of what makes Ireland’s landscapes so unforgettable. Best Tours for Exploring Ireland’s Wild Landscapes 8 Day Wild Irish Rover Tour of Ireland 5 Day Edge of the World Tour 12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour

Ireland is a wee (small) country but you won't believe how much you can see on such a small island. Here’s our list of the most beautiful places to see in Ireland to help get you started. Beautiful Places To See In Ireland At A Glance 🌊 See The Mighty Cliffs of Moher 🏞️ Stroll around Killarney National Park  ⛰️ Take A Boat Trip To Skellig Michael 🌌 Stargaze at Malin Head 🌳 Hike your way around Glendalough 🪨 Visit The World Heritage Site The Giant's Causeway  ⛵️ Try Amazing Food In Kinsale 🏖️ Achill Island Is Home To Ireland's Best Beaches

You've likely heard of Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Now get ready for something different. Local expert, Deirdre, helps you explore the nations capital like a local, with these distinctly non-touristy things to do in Dublin. Unique Things To Do In 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 🚐 Dublin Day Tours

With live music high on his priority list, Ireland travel expert Michael takes us on a tour of the best pubs in Dingle, sharing his favourite watering holes for unforgettable nights of music and craic. Many of which you can visit on our Ireland tours. Best Pubs In Dingle At A Glance 🤩 Drink Where Celebrities Drink: Dick Macks 🔨 A Pub That's Half Hardware Store: Foxy Johns ☘️ Enjoy A Proper Irish Session: Neligans 🎻 Get Your Toe Tapping With Trad Music: O'Flaherty's 💚 Meet The Locals At This Favourite Spot: O'Sullivans Courthouse Pub

Planning 24 hours in Dublin? Whether it’s your first visit or a quick stop on a wider Irish adventure, this one day in Dublin itinerary helps you make every moment count. 24 Hours In Dublin At A Glance 🌇 Morning: Start Your Day In Dublin Right 🕛 Midday: Explore Dublin Like a Local 🕒 Afternoon: Guinness, Parks & Hidden Gems 🌃 Evening: Pubs, Music & Great Craic!

When should you tip? How much to tip in Ireland? And who should you definitely NOT tip? Ireland travel expert, Johnboy, has the answers. TIPPING IN IRELAND AT A GLANCE 😋 Tipping in Irish Restaurants and Pubs 💳 Can I Use A Credit Card To Tip? 🚖 When Should I Tip Irish Taxi Drivers? What About Hotel Staff? 😎 Do I Tip My Tour Guide & Activity Suppliers On Tour?

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

Sliotars, 45s, and Puck Outs. Read VagaGuide Conor's guide to Ireland's most popular sports, it's history and how to play. Irish Sports At A Glance ☘️ A History of Ireland's National Sports 🏐 What is Gaelic Football? 🏑 What is Hurling? 💨 Learn How To Play  🏟️ Where Can I See A Game?

Looking for things to do in Dublin that brings Ireland’s past vividly to life?, local expert, Deirdre, highly recommends checking out the Glasnevin Cemetery Tour. Glasnevin Cemetery At A Glance 🪦 Glasnevin Cemetery Tour ☘️ Tracing Irish Family Roots 🍺 Visit Grave Diggers Pub 🗺️ How To Get To Glasnevin Cemetery?