About Ireland

Do you know your Wild Atlantic Way from your Ancient East? Get some basic facts about Irish geography in this fun and informative blog. The Wild Atlantic Way At A Glance 💚 Wild Atlantic Way is located along the western coast of Ireland ✌️ Ireland is 1 island with 2 countries;  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ☘️ Ireland is not connected to Britain (though, at its closest, Scotland is only 12 miles away) 💶 Both Irish states have their own capital city and currency 🗺️ Ireland is divided into 32 separate counties and four provinces.

Though Ireland is rightly famous for its beautiful countryside, our cities boast their own charms. You will have heard of Dublin. But why stop there? Cork local and VagaGuide, Brian, takes you on a tour of Ireland's cities. Ireland's Best Cities At A Glance 🛡️ Waterford: The Viking City 😄 Galway: The Friendly City 🏰 Kilkenny: The Marble City 🧱 Derry/Londonderry: The Walled City 🏙️ Cork: The Real Capital 🌅 Limerick: The Treaty City 🛳️ Belfast: Home of the Titanic 💙 Dublin: The Big Smoke

Tour guide and expert on southern Ireland, 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 ⛰️ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness 🌊 The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse 🦀 Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital 🛡️ The Medieval Capital of Ireland 🐚 A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline 🏰 Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages ⚔️ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings 🥃 The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery

Learn about the importance of trees to Ireland and three native Irish species, with Vagabond Tours founder Russ.  

May In Ireland might just be the perfect balance of weather, crowds and value. Visit just before the school holidays, enjoy the warmer weather, soak up some Irish sunshine and make the most of the outdoors. According to Danielle, a small-group tour of Ireland in May is the ideal way to kick start your summer. ☀️ Perfect Weather Conditions ✌🏻 Fewer Crowds In May ⛰️ Enjoy Outdoor Activities 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland 🧳 Packing List

Our Ireland adventure tours offer some of the best guided hikes in Ireland. Our favourite way to experience Ireland is going off the beaten path to the wildest places.