
Quirky Irish Saint Patrick's Day Parades
13th March 2025
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Ireland, Vagabond-style. Be amazed by these off the beaten track parades in quaint Irish villages. We π St Patty's day!
π Biggest Parade: Dublin
π₯± Earliest Parade: Dingle
βοΈ Most Accurate: Slemish
π₯Ύ Most Energetic: Westport
β²οΈ Shortest Parade: Dripsey
ποΈ Beach Parade: The Hook
π Noisiest Parade: Achill Island
ποΈ Most Off The Beaten Track Parade: Ardara
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What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?
10th March 2025
With St. Patrick's Day 2025 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival?
History of Saint Patrick At A Glance
π Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland
βͺ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland
βοΈ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland)
π False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age.
π₯³ Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration
π Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland)
β°οΈ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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You Know It's Summer in Ireland When...
19th February 2025
Summer in Ireland is magic. Take advantage of long days, great food, friendly locals and fun times on one of our epic small-group tours of Ireland. Our Sales & Reservations expert Danielle looks at just some of the telltale signs we know summer is here.
Summer In Ireland At A Glance...
βοΈ See That Famous Irish Farmer's Tan
π¦ Time To Taste The 99 Irish Ice Cream
π» Our Beer Gardens Come Alive
π Enjoy Long Daylight Hours
π₯ Outdoor Barbecue Dining Begins
π Strawberries For Sale On The Roadside
π¬ Non-Stop Chat About The Weather
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July in Ireland: Good Time To Visit?
13th February 2025
How does July in Ireland stack up against the other months when it comes to travelling the Emerald Isle? Discover Danielle's expert guide to the weather, what to pack and where to go on your next July vacation in Ireland.
July in Ireland At A Glance...
π€οΈ Warm Weather & Long Daylight Hours
π§³ What To Pack
π Is Ireland Crowded In July?
π Festivals In Ireland in July
π Reasons our guests love July in Ireland
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Top 9 Prettiest Towns and Villages in Ireland
12th February 2025
One of the first things you'll notice in Ireland is a lack of big cities. Outside of the urban capitals - Dublin and Belfast - charming villages and small towns dot the countryside. Travel expert Brian takes you on a tour through some of his favourites.
The Prettiest Towns and Villages in Ireland At A Glance
π³ Westport
π» Dingle
π¨ Kinsale
π° Kilkenny
π Kinvara
π½οΈ Cong
πΌ Kenmare
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Dunfanaghy
π Allihies
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9 Reasons For Visiting Ireland in August
11th February 2025
Travel expert Danielle is here to wow you with her powers of persuasion. Read her reasons to visit Ireland in August 2025. Learn about Irish weather, average temperatures, what to pack and the best places in Ireland to go.
August In Ireland At A Glance...
βοΈ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures
π No Extreme Heatwaves Or Wildfires
π©²What To Pack and What To Wear
π³ Less Crowded Than Elsewhere in Europe
π Superb Choice In Tour Departures
β° Long Daylight - Up To 16 Hours!
πΌ Wonderful August Wildlife
π΅ Lively Festivals & Events All Over Ireland
π₯οΈ August is Perfect for a Boat Trip
π See an Exciting GAA Game
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