About Ireland

With St. Patrick's Day 2025 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival? 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)

Summer in Ireland is magic. Take advantage of long days, great food, friendly locals and fun times on one of our epic small-group tours of Ireland. Our Sales & Reservations expert Danielle looks at just some of the telltale signs we know summer is here. Summer In Ireland At A Glance... ☀️ See That Famous Irish Farmer's Tan 🍦 Time To Taste The 99 Irish Ice Cream 🍻 Our Beer Gardens Come Alive 😎 Enjoy Long Daylight Hours 🔥 Outdoor Barbecue Dining Begins 🍓 Strawberries For Sale On The Roadside 💬 Non-Stop Chat About The Weather

Ready to dive into Ireland’s culture? Travel expert Léa talks through some of the best authentic experiences you can do. Best Cultural Tours Of Ireland At A Glance 🚐 Our Most Immersive 12 Day Cultural Tour 🏝️ Breathtaking Visit to the Aran Islands 🏑 Discover Ireland’s Sports Heritage at the Michael Cusack Centre 🎶 Meet a Traditional Harp Maker in Galway 🐑 Hands-On Experience at a Sheep Farm 🥃 Authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting

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

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 🦃 Christmas Dinner Is A Serious Affair In Ireland 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Dessert 🎅 ...And Interesting Things For Santa

Ireland in January has a unique charm. With crisp winter weather, cosy evenings by the fire and plenty of off-season deals on flights and hotels, winter is a great time to visit Ireland. Ireland expert Danielle explains why January is a great time to visit Ireland. January In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Crisp Winter Weather 🧳 Useful Packing List 😋 Lots of Tasty Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals