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Couple exploring colourful shops in Kilkenny, Ireland

Understand Sales Tax In Ireland & Get A VAT Refund

25th June 2024
What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland. Sales Tax And VAT Refunds In Ireland At A Glance 🤔 What is VAT Exactly? 📉 Different VAT Rates Sometimes Apply 💰 Is VAT Charged Separately? 🤑 How To Save On VAT
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Cows on a farm in Ireland

What's Farming In Ireland Like?

23rd May 2024
Life is good down on the farm with Derry, who grew up in the countryside in Wicklow. Read his tales of farming in Ireland, including facts, figures and funny stories. FARMING IN IRELAND AT A GLANCE Stats On Farming In Ireland Today 🚜 Irish Farmers: A Day In The Life 🧑‍🌾 Farming in Summer, Winter and Spring 🌾 Ireland's Native Cow Breeds 🐮 Sheep Farming in Ireland 🐑
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Driftwood guests posing in front of a Driftwood bus

What Are The Best Ireland Tours for Seniors?

2nd May 2024
Travel expert Michael answers your questions about why Driftwood Tours are the best guided Ireland bus tours for seniors. Ireland Tours for Seniors At A Glance 💚 Small Group = Personal Service 😌 Easy Pace Means No Rushing Around! 🏰 Quality Time At Each Location 💰 Superb Value 🐑 Authentic Irish Culture & Amazing Experiences 🍲 Great Food & Music 🚐 Convenient Tour Pickup Point
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Tour Group visit the Titanic Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland

What Does Guaranteed Departures Mean?

2nd May 2024
Founder Rob explains why we guarantee the departure of all scheduled tours with 2 or more confirmed guests.
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John's 9 Unbreakable Irish Food Rules

2nd May 2024
Our Irish food expert and reformed VagaGuide, John, navigates your path through the rules of eating in Ireland. Irish Food Rules At A Glance 🍳 Eat Dinner For Breakfast 🍞 Make Sure You Munch All 1,387 Irish Bread Varieties 🧈 Speaking of Bread, Spread Your Butter Thick 🍲 Try A Different Chowder In Every Village 🥔 All Hale The Potato! 💪 Treat Stout Like A Health Drink ☕ Brew Your Tea Strong 🍟 Chips = Crisps. Fries = Chips 🍗 Any Day Can Be Sunday Roast Day!
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A panoramic view of Slea head on a sunny day in September

Ireland in September 2025? Why You Should Look at Going

2nd May 2024
Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings — not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! — Danielle firmly believes early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Settled Weather Patterns 🧳 Simple Packing List 😋 Lots of Delicious Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland
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