About Ireland

St Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s most famous celebration. But who exactly was Saint Patrick, and how did his story turn into the global festival we now know as St Patrick’s Day? History of Saint Patrick At A Glance 😇 Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland ⛪ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland ☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) 🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. 🥳 Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration 💚 Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) ⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)

Great Guinness. Colourful histories. VagaGuide Conor gives you the low-down on the best pubs in Dublin. Best Pubs In Dublin At A Glance 👑 The Palace Bar in Fleet Street ✍️ Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street 🥪 Grogan's on William Street ☠️ The Gravediggers Pub in Glasnevin ✨The Long Hall on George's Street 🎻 The Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield 🪕 O'Donoghue's Pub of Merrion Row

Spring in Ireland is beautiful. Lambs frolic. Hedgerows brim with flowers. Flights, hotels and tours cost less. What's not to love? Danielle explains how planning a small-group tour in Ireland in March or April in Ireland allows you to see our beautiful country in full bloom. March & April in Ireland At A Glance... 😎 Less Visitors (Except Around Paddy's Day) 🌡️ Mild Temperatures & Longer Daylight Hours 🛫 Cheaper Flight, Hotel & Tour Prices 🌼 Cute Lambs & Beautiful Wildflowers

Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings — not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! — Danielle firmly believes early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Settled Weather Patterns 🧳 Simple Packing List 😋 Lots of Delicious Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland

Mince pie expert Amy explains what foods Irish people eat at Christmas time. And yes, we really do leave beer for Santa! Christmas Food In Ireland At A Glance 🦃 Traditional Irish Christmas Dinner — Heavenly! 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Irish Christmas Desserts 🎅 ...And Interesting Things Left Out For Santa

With her mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions in Ireland celebrated each December CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎅🏻 Christmas In Ireland Is Widely Celebrated 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🎄 Spectacular Christmas Markets Around The Country 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot Of Food At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas