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No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2026. Travel expert John explains why value lies at the heart of Vagabond and Driftwood Tours of Ireland. 🗓️ 23 Years of Experience Leading Small-Group Tours 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Small-Group = Personal Service 🕗 Full Days on Tour & Amazing Reviews  

Irish history expert, Derry, answers some common questions about Ireland's diaspora, genealogy and how to trace Irish roots. 🤔 Are Irish-Americans Really Irish? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Mac Vs. Mc – Which Is Irish? Which Is Scottish? 🛡️ Are Irish People Descended From Vikings? 🇺🇸 Why Are There More Irish in America Than In Ireland? ☘️ Where In Ireland Do Irish Americans Come From?  

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.

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 🧋Say No To Disposable Coffee Cups 🫙Avoid Single-Use Plastic Plastic 🧳 Travel Light, Buy Local 🤝 Spend With Sustainable Businesses 🚊 Use Public Transport & Avoid Tourist Traps 🌳 Fly Green, Offset Your Emissions 🐌 Practice Slow Travel

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 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do Your Homework 🕵️ Study Clues In Your Name 🆓 Use These Free Geneaology Tools 🛬 Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland 🎯 Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland

Ireland in January has a unique charm. With crisp winter weather, cosy evenings by the fire and plenty of off-season deals on flights and hotels, winter is a great time to visit Ireland. Ireland expert Danielle explains why January is a great time to visit Ireland. January In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Crisp Winter Weather 🧳 Useful Packing List 😋 Lots of Tasty Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals