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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... 🎅🏻 Wander Through The Christmas Markets 🎉 Enjoy The Local Festivals 🤩 Stand In Awe Of The Northern Lights ⛄ Witness Beautiful Wintery Landscape 🍻 Enjoy The Cosy Pubs

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 🗺️ 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  

Ireland is a country best discovered at your own pace, immersing yourself in its rich culture and stunning landscapes. But with so much to see and do, planning a trip can be overwhelming. That's where Deirdre from Vagabond Tours comes in...

Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance 💀 How Halloween Began In Ireland 🎃 Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background 👺 The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress

VagaGuide Brian is here with an updated 2024 travel guide to the famous characters and amazing locations that make Sligo — located in northwestern Ireland — such a special place. 📍 Sligo Is Located In Irelands' Northwest ✍️ Discover Sligo's Famous Poets, Rebels & Artists 🌄 Enjoy Scenic Mountain Landscapes 🥾 Go Surfing Or Hike To Meet A Mythical Queen... 🌿 ...Then Soak In A Seaweed Bath

Looking for quaint and charming villages in Ireland? Here are some of travel expert Brian's favourites — he's been exploring Ireland just for you! Quaint Ireland Villages At A Glance 🪷 Southern Seals & Island Gardens 😌 Easy Living By The River 🏴‍☠️ A Smuggler's Port in Kerry 🌊 Where VagaGuides Vacation 😇 Home To Rebels & An Explorer Saint ⛰️ Where 3 Mountain Trails Meet 🌅 Watch Epic Western Sunsets