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Ireland Travel Tips

From the ultimate packing guide to transfers from Dublin Airport...

Our Ireland travel tips section is your essential guide to all aspects of the Emerald Isle.

Vagabond Tour Group exploring Ireland with vehicle

Get The Latest Travel News For Our Tours Of Ireland

13th March 2024
Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2025 and 2026 tours of Ireland.
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A Driftwood group standing in front of their tour bus on a beach

Which Guided Tour of Ireland Should You Choose?

12th March 2024
Let travel expert Danielle help you choose the perfect guided tour of Ireland. Understand the difference between our two tour styles; active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery. Compare Our Tour Styles At A Glance ๐Ÿ’“ Fitness Is Required On Both Tour Styles (Check Typical Step Counts) โŒ› Driftwood Features A Gentler Pace & More Multi-Night Stays ๐Ÿš Our Mercedes Tour Vehicles Differ Ever-So-Slightly ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ Both Tour Styles Offer Boat Trips โ€” But Only One Itinerary Lands on Skellig Michael!
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Scenic Gougane Barra church in June in Ireland

Why You Should Visit Ireland in June

12th February 2024
Visiting Ireland in June is always a wise decision. For all those intrepid Vagabonds or Driftwooders out there scratching their heads wondering when to come to Ireland, Danielle has the answer. It's quite simple; June is an AWESOME time to visit Ireland! June In Ireland At A Glance... ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures - But No Heatwaves! ๐ŸŒ… Up To 18 Hours Of Daylight ๐Ÿš Empty Backroads & Few Crowds โœˆ๏ธ Off-Peak Flight Prices ๐ŸŽ‰ Feel-Good Festivals of Music, Comedy, Culture & Food
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Animated Ireland checklist

Your Ireland Travel Guide for 2025

12th February 2024
Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! Here is travel expert Brian's ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2025 and 2026! Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Ireland 101 ๐Ÿงณ Plan Your Trip ๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Visit ๐Ÿž๏ธ 2025 Bucket List ๐Ÿ“ธ Dublin Travel Tips ๐Ÿ˜‰ Get to Know The Irish ๐ŸŽป TV, Books & Music ๐Ÿฅ” The Best Irish Food โ˜˜๏ธ Tracing Irish Roots
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Snow capped Sugarloaf mountain in Wicklow

Is December A Good Time To Visit Ireland?

7th February 2024
Ireland in December is all about Christmas markets, local festivals, wintery landscapes and cosy pubs. Even with no Vagabond tours on the road, Danielle maintains there is still plenty to keep you busy if you travel to Ireland in December. December in Ireland At A Glance... ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป Wander Through The Christmas Markets ๐ŸŽ‰ Enjoy The Local Festivals ๐Ÿคฉ Stand In Awe Of The Northern Lights โ›„ Witness Beautiful Wintery Landscape ๐Ÿป Enjoy The Cosy Pubs
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A panoramic view of Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

South East Ireland's Top 9 Visitor Experiences

18th January 2024
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. South East Ireland - Things To Do ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Map of South East Ireland ๐ŸŒŠ Tour The World's Oldest Lighthouse ๐Ÿ˜‡ Feel The Serenity At A 6th Century Monastic City ๐Ÿฅƒ Taste Irish Whiskey At The Jameson Experience โ˜ ๏ธ Board A Famine Ship in Wexford ๐Ÿšฒ Bike A Greenway ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Experience Life In 16th Century Kilkenny โœจ Learn About Crystal Glassware โš“ Make Cobh Your Final Port Of Call  
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