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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 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 — otherwise known as Ed the Red — answers your questions about redheads in Ireland. Everything You Need To Know About Redheads At A Glance ✅ Some Red-Hot Redhead Facts ❤️ Growing Up In Ireland As A Ginger In Ireland ☘️ Redhead Folklore in Ireland 🏴‍☠️ Ireland's Most Famous Redhead 💚 Are All Redheads Irish? 🦸🏻‍♀️ Redhead Superpowers We Possess 🤩 Ireland's Celebrity Redheads  👩‍🦰 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 🤯 A Mind-Blowing Viewpoint on the Ring of Kerry 🏞️ A Hidden Green Valley on the Dingle Peninsula 📸 Stunning Atlantic Vistas on Valentia Island 🌄 A Spectacular River Trail in Mayo 🌊 Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs in Donegal 🛡️ An Ancient Ring Fort on the Inishowen Peninsula ⛰️ An Under-Apprciated Mountain Range in Waterford ✨ A Magical Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula 🌲 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. 👑 The Palace Bar in Fleet Street ✍️ Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street ☠️ The Gravediggers Pub in Glasnevin ✨The Long Hall on George's Street 🎻 The Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield 🪕 O'Donoghue's Pub of Merrion Row
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The Vagatron going off the beaten path in Dingle going through a shallow river in a valley

You Won't Believe These Off The Beaten Track Destinations In Ireland

23rd February 2021
Escape to fresh air, empty roads and wild adventure. But where to start? We've compiled a guide to Ireland's most amazing off the beaten places. Off The Beaten Track Ireland At A Glance 🗺️ Furthest Point From The City 🌬️ Ireland's Best Air Quality ⛰️ Lowest Population Density in Ireland ☀️ Ireland's Emptiest Beach 🏞️ The Least-Visited Place In Ireland 🧭 Ireland's Most Underrated Destination
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The sun setting over Newgrange

Newgrange And The Winter and Summer Solstices

17th December 2020
Explore prehistoric Ireland with us at ancient monuments. Learn more about the Summer and Winter Solstices right here.
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