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Experience the joy of genuine Irish handmade products. Pottery, marble, crystal or woollens; your VagaGuide will point you in the right direction. A Guide To The Best Crafts In Ireland - Quick Links 💎 Dingle Crystal with Sean Daly 🧶 Eddie Doherty's Handweaving, Donegal 💚 Connemara Marble in Galway 🌾 Traditional Roof Thatching  

Dozens of festivals happen around Ireland each summer. Here are some of Danielle's favourites for 2025. Expect folksy culture, weird and wonderful themes in quaint local towns.

Ready to dive into Ireland’s culture? Travel expert Léa talks through some of the best authentic experiences you can do. Best Cultural Tours Of Ireland At A Glance 🚐 Our Most Immersive 12 Day Cultural Tour 🏝️ Breathtaking Visit to the Aran Islands 🏑 Discover Ireland’s Sports Heritage at the Michael Cusack Centre 🎶 Meet a Traditional Harp Maker in Galway 🐑 Hands-On Experience at a Sheep Farm 🥃 Authentic Irish Whiskey Tasting

With her mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions celebrated each December in Ireland. CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎄 Christmas Is Widely Celebrated In Ireland ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas

Mince pie expert Amy explains what foods Irish people eat at Christmas time. And yes, we really do leave beer for Santa! Christmas Food In Ireland At A Glance 🦃 Christmas Dinner Is A Serious Affair In Ireland 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Dessert 🎅 ...And Interesting Things For Santa

No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2025. 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