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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 Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

The Most Scenic Places in Ireland You Must Visit

4th July 2022
Patchwork green fields. Dramatic coastlines. Rugged mountains. Here are some of the most scenic places in Ireland. ๐ŸŒ World Heritage Sites ๐ŸŒ„ Awesome National Parks ๐ŸŒŠ Panoramic Peninsulas ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Stupendously High Cliffs ๐Ÿ˜‡ Spectacular Holy Sites
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Cup of tea with teapot and pack of Tayto crisps in Ireland

What Are Some Things The Irish Do Best?

14th March 2022
To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 2024, Amy asked us to tell him - what are some things that the Irish are best in the world at? If you can't get to Ireland for Saint Patty's Day, here are some really simple ways you can celebrate Irish culture. Or anytime really! โ˜• Drink Tea And Eat Crisps ๐Ÿฟ Watch Irish TV & Movies โ›ฐ๏ธ Soak Up Nature & Wildlife ๐Ÿฅง Cook Up Some Irish Comfort Food ๐Ÿ’ƒ Learn Irish Dancing Or Listen To Live Irish Music ๐Ÿฐ Read Irish History Or Literature ๐Ÿ‘ Play Some Gaelic Sports
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A view of Ballintoy harbour which was featured in HBO series Game of Thrones

9 TV Shows & Movies Shot on location in Ireland

5th November 2021
From Game of Thrones to The Quiet Man, Ireland has long served as the scenic backdrop to movies and TV shows. How many did you know were filmed in Ireland?
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Red haired redhead from Ireland

Are All Redheads From Ireland?

3rd November 2021
Our very own resident redhead and former VagaGuide Edwina โ€” otherwise known as Ed the Red โ€” answers your questions about redheads in Ireland. Everything You Need To Know About Redheads At A Glance โœ… Some Red-Hot Redhead Facts โค๏ธ Growing Up In Ireland As A Ginger In Ireland โ˜˜๏ธ Redhead Folklore in Ireland ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Ireland's Most Famous Redhead ๐Ÿ’š Are All Redheads Irish? ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Redhead Superpowers We Possess ๐Ÿคฉ Ireland's Celebrity Redheads  ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿฆฐ Vagabond's Redhead Guides
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The Vagatron going off the beaten path in Dingle going through a shallow river in a valley

Top Hidden Gems in Ireland You Must Visit

22nd July 2021
Looking to see the less touristy, undiscovered Ireland? Start at these amazing hidden gems. Hidden Gems in Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿคฏ A Mind-Blowing Viewpoint on the Ring of Kerry ๐Ÿž๏ธ A Hidden Green Valley on the Dingle Peninsula ๐Ÿ“ธ Stunning Atlantic Vistas on Valentia Island ๐ŸŒ„ A Spectacular River Trail in Mayo ๐ŸŒŠ Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs in Donegal ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ An Ancient Ring Fort on the Inishowen Peninsula โ›ฐ๏ธ An Under-Apprciated Mountain Range in Waterford โœจ A Magical Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula ๐ŸŒฒ The Source of The River Lee in West Cork
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Our Favourite Traditional Irish Pubs in Dublin

6th July 2021
Great Guinness. Colourful histories. These traditional six Irish pubs in Dublin are our absolute favourites. ๐Ÿ‘‘ The Palace Bar in Fleet Street โœ๏ธ Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street โ˜ ๏ธ The Gravediggers Pub in Glasnevin โœจThe Long Hall on George's Street ๐ŸŽป The Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield ๐Ÿช• O'Donoghue's Pub of Merrion Row
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