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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.

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How To Trace Irish Ancestry: Frequently Asked Questions

8th November 2024
Irish history expert, Derry, answers some common questions about Ireland's diaspora, genealogy and how to trace Irish roots. ๐Ÿค” Are Irish-Americans Really Irish? ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Mac Vs. Mc โ€“ Which Is Irish? Which Is Scottish? ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Are Irish People Descended From Vikings? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Why Are There More Irish in America Than In Ireland? โ˜˜๏ธ Where In Ireland Do Irish Americans Come From?  
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A Vagabond group hiking through Annascaul Valley

Adventure Travel in Ireland - The Easy Way

25th September 2024
You'll be surprised at how easy it is to experience adventure in Ireland. Discover our favourite Irish walks, islands and out-of-the-way places.
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Green valley in Ireland

Sustainable Travel Tips You Can Start Using Today

22nd August 2024
How do I travel more sustainably? Lower your impact with these easy-to-do tips from Vagabond Product Development & Sustainability General Executive Edwina. Sustainable Travel Tips At A Glance ๐Ÿง‹Say No To Disposable Coffee Cups ๐Ÿซ™Avoid Single-Use Plastic Plastic ๐Ÿงณ Travel Light, Buy Local ๐Ÿค Spend With Sustainable Businesses ๐ŸšŠ Use Public Transport & Avoid Tourist Traps ๐ŸŒณ Fly Green, Offset Your Emissions ๐ŸŒ Practice Slow Travel
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Two figures viewed from behind while they are standing looking at a green field in Ireland with sheep in it

How You Can Trace Your Irish Roots

9th August 2024
Trace your Irish heritage all the way back to its roots with Ireland history expert Derry. Read his step-by-step Irish genealogy guide including tips and links to lots of free resources. Tracing Irish Roots At A Glance ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Do Your Homework ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Study Clues In Your Name ๐Ÿ†“ Use These Free Geneaology Tools ๐Ÿ›ฌ Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland ๐ŸŽฏ Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland
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A vibrantly blue bike leans against the railing of an ivy-coloured Georgian front door as a female walks by

Deirdre's Non-Touristy Things To Do In Dublin

24th July 2024
You've likely heard of Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Now get ready for something different. Local expert, Deirdre, helps you explore Dublin like a Dubliner, with these distinctly non-touristy things to do. Non-Touristy Dublin At A Glance ๐ŸŒผ A Street Market With Added Local Flavour ๐Ÿšฒ A Georgian Dublin Bike Tour  โ›ฒ Blissful Parks & Europe's Oldest Mall ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Villages & Coastline By Train ๐Ÿ“œ Free-To-Enter Dublin Musems
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A panoramic view of Howth Harbour with an island in the distance and a lighthouse in view

Take These 7 Easy Dublin Day Trips By Rail, Bus Or Tram

22nd July 2024
Staying in Ireland's capital city? Don't miss Deirdre's easy Dublin day trips, all within easy reach by public transport. Dublin Day Trips & Public Transport At A Glance ๐Ÿšž I Love These Charming Day Trips From Dublin ๐Ÿš‰ Dublin's Rail And Tram Systems Cover Most Of The City ๐Ÿš For Everywhere Else, Hop On A Dublin Bus ๐Ÿค‘ Save Money & Hassle With This Travel Card
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