Ireland Travel Tips

Touring south east Ireland and stuck for things to do? Local expert on the region, Brian, writes that the Ireland's Ancient East region offers intriguing travel experiences for all visitors. Things To Do In Ireland's South East At A Glance 🗺️ Map of South East Ireland 🌊 Tour The World's Oldest Lighthouse 😇 Feel The Serenity At A 6th Century Monastic City 🥃 Taste Irish Whiskey At The Jameson Experience ☠️ Board A Famine Ship in Wexford 🚲 Bike A Greenway 🛡️ Experience Life In 16th Century Kilkenny ✨ Learn About Crystal Glassware ⚓ Make Cobh Your Final Port Of Call

Get ready to be amazed by these unbelievable destinations along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way touring route. Join Ireland expert Brian on a tour along this stunning stretch of coastline. Jaw Dropping Sights You Must Visit At A Glance 🌊 Epic Sea Cliffs in Clare and Donegal ⛰️ Amazing Mini-Tour Routes in Kerry and Mayo 😇 A Conical Mountain Blessed By A Saint 🚐 Our Favourite Secret Viewpoint 💚 The Least-Visited Southwestern Peninsula 🌊 Ireland's Most Incredible World Heritage Site

Dozens of festivals happen around Ireland each summer. Here are some of Danielle's favourites for 2026. Expect folksy culture, weird and wonderful themes in quaint local towns. 👸🏻 Mary From Dungloe 📖 Cape Clear Storytelling Festival 🎪 Féile an Phobail / Festival of the People 🎭 Kilkenny Arts Festival 🐴 Connemara Pony Show ⛵ Galway Hooker Festival / Cruinniú na mBád 💚 Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 🐐 Puck Fair

Read Jade's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2026 small-group tour of Ireland. Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance 🏥 Purchase Insurance 🛂 Check Your Passport 🧳 Pack Only The Essentials 🏦 Notify Your Bank ⚠️ Last Minute Checks

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 💶 What Currency Will I Need? 💰 Where's Best To Convert Currency? 💳 Will My Credit Card Work? 💵 Cash Versus Cards 🚐 How Much Money Will I Need On Tour? 💸 Ireland On A Budget

Are you wondering what the ‘Plant a Native Tree In Ireland’ button is for on our booking page? Sustainability Executive Edwina explains what it is and why you should consider clicking this new feature to plant trees in Ireland. Benefits Of Planting Native Trees At A Glance 🕸️ Helps To Capture And Store CO2 🌳 Improves Biodiversity In Ireland 🌬️ Contributes To Clean Air 🌡️ Keeps The Climate Cool 🦔 Creates Wildlife Habitats 🐟 Flooding And Flood Damage Is Reduced 🧙‍♀️ Allows Us To Reconnect With Ancient Culture 🧠 Enhances Mental Health