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We love Ireland! We know a wee bit about Irish culture too.

Discover amazing facts and fun stories from the folklore, music and history of Ireland.

Nancy standing outside what was once her grandmothers home

How Nancy Came Back to Her Irish Roots

26th February 2024
Read about how one Vagabond traced her Irish roots to a tiny village in Ireland.
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Orange pumpkins grouped together

Did Halloween Start In Ireland?

24th October 2023
Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance 💀 How Halloween Began In Ireland 🎃 Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background 👺 The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress
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Aerial shot of scenic Mullaghmore peninsula in Sligo, Ireland

Travel Guide To Sligo: Not So Normal People & Extraordinary Places

23rd October 2023
VagaGuide Brian is here with an updated 2024 travel guide to the famous characters and amazing locations that make Sligo — located in northwestern Ireland — such a special place. 📍 Sligo Is Located In Irelands' Northwest ✍️ Discover Sligo's Famous Poets, Rebels & Artists 🌄 Enjoy Scenic Mountain Landscapes 🥾 Go Surfing Or Hike To Meet A Mythical Queen... 🌿 ...Then Soak In A Seaweed Bath
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Colourful exterior of Dingle pub in Ireland Dick Mack's

Top 5 Pubs in Dingle: The Best Music & Craic

29th September 2023
With live music high on his priority list, former VagaGuide 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
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Irish breakfast

What's In An Irish Breakfast?

18th September 2023
After years of in-depth research, Irish food expert Shauna breaks down exactly what's in an Irish breakfast. Irish Breakfasts At A Glance 🥓 The Essentials of a Full Irish Breakfast 🥣 Local & Regional Variations 🥔 You Can't Miss These Side Dishes 🍟 Controversy! Breakfast Inclusions & Debates 🐟 Alternatives to the Traditional Breakfast
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Oonagh Dwyer poses at a coastal location with a selection of foraged food including seaweed

Delicious Irish Food Festivals Happening In 2025

18th September 2023
There's a food festival in Ireland for you, no matter your taste or which month you're visiting Ireland in 2025.
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🤍🌤️ BEAT THE CROWDS, ENJOY THE CALM — Escape To Ireland This Summer. LEARN MORE

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