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7 Reasons Guided Tours Go Beyond Self-Drive

16th April 2024
Less hassle. More friends. Freedom in spades. Compare how small-group guided tours measure up against self-drive vacations in Ireland with this helpful guide. Tours Vs. Self-Drive in Ireland πŸ’° Tours Are MORE Economical. Fixed Pricing Vs. Astronomical Rental Quotes, Gas, Insurance PLUS Other Fees πŸ“Έ You'll See MORE On Tour With Us Than You Would Driving. Let An Expert Guide You! πŸ—ΊοΈ Flexible Tour Itineraries With Choice & Downtime Built-In. Real Independence! 😎 Less Hassle. No Need To Adapt To Driving Stick, Driving On The Left Or Different Road Layouts πŸ™Œ Be More Sociable! Ready-Made Travel Buddies On Tour And The Chance To Meet Friendly Locals πŸ—ΊοΈ No Fiddling With Maps Or GPS. See The REAL Ireland. All The Must-See Sights PLUS Our Secret Destinations. πŸ•– Skip Queues At Major Attractions. We Time Arrivals Outside Peak Hours. βœ”οΈ Little Or No Research Involved. We've Been Exploring Ireland Since 2002!
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Keen cyclists with their bikes about to go cycling in Ireland

Best Places To Go Biking in Ireland

5th April 2024
Want to know all about the best places to bike in Ireland? Ronan, our cycling-mad VagaGuide takes you on a spin through all things cycling.
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Irish musicians

The Best Irish Sing-Along Songs

28th March 2024
We Irish love a good sing-song. VagaGuide and musical guru, Michael, is here with some of the very best Irish songs to sing. Altogether now...
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How Much Money to Bring to Ireland?

28th March 2024
We all know that money makes the world go round. But how much spending money should you bring to Ireland? Reservations Specialist John lays out everything you need to know. How Much Money To Bring To Ireland At A Glance πŸ’Ά What Currency Will I Need? πŸ’° Where's Best To Convert Currency? πŸ’³ Will My Credit Card Work? πŸ’΅ Cash Versus Cards πŸ’Έ Ireland On A Budget
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Farmer/tour guide leaning on a gate at Jerpoint in Kilkenny

Funny Irish Phrases & Sayings

25th March 2024
What's the craic, horsebox? Fit in with the locals. Understand Irish culture. Suspend the logical side of your brain. Irish nonsense expert, Amy, breaks down slang in Ireland with these funny Irish phrases. Funny Irish Phrases At A Glance πŸŽ‰ Just What Is The Craic? πŸ‘‹ 3 Ways To Say Say Hello πŸ™Š When Words Escape You 🀣 Slag (And Be Slagged) πŸ«… How To Avoid Having Notions
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A statue of St. Patrick with guests standing in front of him

What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?

16th March 2024
With Patty's Day 2024 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival? History of Saint Patrick At A Glance πŸ˜‡ Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland β›ͺ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland ☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) 🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. πŸ₯³ Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration πŸ’š Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) ⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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