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Find answers to common questions about Ireland's diaspora, genealogy and tracing Irish roots.

How do I travel more sustainably? Lower your impact with these easy-to-do tips from Vagabond founder Rob. 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

Are you yearning for mystery, magic and adventure? Jump onboard your Drifter tour vehicle to join expert tour guide Edwina for a incredible journey of discovery through Northern Ireland and Ireland's northwest. Jump to any point in our day-by-day itinerary: 😁 Day 1 - Dublin to Mayo 🚐 Day 2 - Mayo to Donegal 🌳 Day 3 - Donegal to Derry ⛰️ Day 4 - The Causeway Coast 🛳️ Day 5 - Belfast to Strangford 👋 Day 6 - Strangford to Dublin

Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! This really is the ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2024 and 2025! Ireland At A Glance 🗺️ Ireland 101 🧳 Plan Your Trip 📅 Best Time to Visit 🏞️ 2024 Bucket List 📸 Dublin Travel Tips 😉 Get to Know The Irish 🎻 TV, Books & Music 🥔 The Best Irish Food ☘️ Tracing Irish Roots

Touring south east Ireland and stuck for things to do? Local expert on the region, Michael, 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 🎅🏽 Visit Saint Nick's Grave At Jerpoint Park 🥃 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

When should you tip in Ireland? How much? And who should you definitely NOT tip? Find the answers! 😋 Tipping in Irish Restaurants and Pubs 💳 Can I Use A Credit Card To Tip? 🚖 When Should I Tip Irish Taxi Drivers? What About Hotel Staff? 😎 Do I Tip My Tour Guide & Activity Suppliers On Tour?