About Ireland

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

When should you tip in Ireland? How much? 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?

Our Irish food expert and reformed VagaGuide, John, navigates your path through the rules of eating in Ireland. Irish Food Rules At A Glance 🍳 Eat Dinner For Breakfast 🍞 Make Sure You Munch All 1,387 Irish Bread Varieties 🧈 Speaking of Bread, Spread Your Butter Thick 🍲 Try A Different Chowder In Every Village 🥔 All Hale The Potato! 💪 Treat Stout Like A Health Drink ☕ Brew Your Tea Strong 🍟 Chips = Crisps. Fries = Chips 🍗 Any Day Can Be Sunday Roast Day!

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

Northern Ireland music rocks! Here's our top 10 songs of the wee country. Tour guide and Irish music guru Michael introduces the best music from Northern Ireland. Top Songs Of Northern Ireland At A Glance 👁️ Brown Eyed Girl 💚 The Town I Loved So Well 🤘🏻 Teenage Kicks 👨🏻‍🎤 Alternative Ulster 🏝️ The Island 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Belfast Child 👩🏻‍🚀 Girl from Mars 👩🏻 Mary 🚗 Chasing Cars 🎻 Carrickfergus

Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.