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Do you know your Wild Atlantic Way from your Ancient East? Get some basic facts about Irish geography in this fun and informative blog. The Wild Atlantic Way At A Glance 💚 Wild Atlantic Way is located along the western coast of Ireland ✌️ Ireland is 1 island with 2 countries;  Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ☘️ Ireland is not connected to Britain (though, at its closest, Scotland is only 12 miles away) 💶 Both Irish states have their own capital city and currency 🗺️ Ireland is divided into 32 separate counties and four provinces.

Though Ireland is rightly famous for its beautiful countryside, our cities boast their own charms. You will have heard of Dublin. But why stop there? 🛡️ Waterford: The Viking City 😄 Galway: The Friendly City 🏰 Kilkenny: The Marble City 🧱 Derry/Londonderry: The Walled City 🏙️ Cork: The Real Capital 🌅 Limerick: The Treaty City 🛳️ Belfast: Home of the Titanic 💙 Dublin: The Big Smoke

Ireland — where the music is hoppin' and the craic is mighty. It's no wonder we host some of the best festivals in the world!

Tour guide and expert on southern Ireland, Michael, just couldn't resist showing you these jaw-dropping photos of the Ireland's Ancient East region. Ireland's Ancient East At A Glance ⛰️ Ireland's Largest Upland Wilderness 🌊 The World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse 🦀 Ireland's Secret Gourmet Capital 🛡️ The Medieval Capital of Ireland 🐚 A Spectacular (But Undervisited) Coastline 🏰 Medieval Ruins & Lost Villages ⚔️ Ireland's First City, Founded By Vikings 🥃 The Most Famous Irish Whiskey Distillery

Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings — not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! — early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September At A Glance... 🌤️ Settled Weather Patterns 🧳 Simple Packing List 😋 Lots of Delicious Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland

Learn about the importance of trees to Ireland and three native Irish species, with Vagabond Tours founder Rob.