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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.

A panoramic view of Slea head on a sunny day in September

Ireland in September 2025? Why You Should Look at Going

2nd May 2024
Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings โ€” not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! โ€” Danielle firmly believes early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September In Ireland At A Glance... ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Settled Weather Patterns ๐Ÿงณ Simple Packing List ๐Ÿ˜‹ Lots of Delicious Things To Eat ๐Ÿ’ƒ Fun Events & Festivals ๐Ÿ’š Epic Tours of Ireland
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Two musicians playing violin and banjo in Northern Ireland

Top 10 Songs of Northern Ireland

28th March 2024
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 ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Brown Eyed Girl ๐Ÿ’š The Town I Loved So Well ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป Teenage Kicks ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽค Alternative Ulster ๐Ÿ๏ธ The Island ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Belfast Child ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿš€ Girl from Mars ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป Mary ๐Ÿš— Chasing Cars ๐ŸŽป Carrickfergus
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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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A picture of Ernest Shackleton on a boat

The Genealogy Detective

26th February 2024
Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.
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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 ๐Ÿ’€ How Halloween Began In Ireland ๐ŸŽƒ Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background ๐Ÿ‘บ The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress
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Evening light catches waves on Waterford's Copper Coast

Stunning Photos of Ireland's Ancient East

23rd October 2023
VagaGuide and Ireland travel expert, Brian, just couldn't resist showing you these jaw-dropping photos of the Ireland's Ancient East region. Ireland's Ancient East At A Glance โ›ฐ๏ธ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness ๐ŸŒŠ The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse ๐Ÿฆ€ Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ The Medieval Capital of Ireland ๐Ÿš A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline ๐Ÿฐ Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages โš”๏ธ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings ๐Ÿฅƒ The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery
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