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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 😇 Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland ⛪ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland ☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) 🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. 🥳 Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration 💚 Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) ⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)

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... ☀️ See That Famous Irish Farmer's Tan 🍦 Time To Taste The 99 Irish Ice Cream 🍻 Our Beer Gardens Come Alive 😎 Enjoy Long Daylight Hours 🔥 Outdoor Barbecue Dining Begins 🍓 Strawberries For Sale On The Roadside 💬 Non-Stop Chat About The Weather

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... 🌤️ Warm Weather & Long Daylight Hours 🧳 What To Pack 🕙 Is Ireland Crowded In July? 🎉 Festivals In Ireland in July 💭 Reasons our guests love July in Ireland

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 🌳 Westport 🎻 Dingle 🎨 Kinsale 🏰 Kilkenny 🌊 Kinvara 📽️ Cong 🌼 Kenmare 🦅 Dunfanaghy 🌄 Allihies

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... ☀️ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures 😎 No Extreme Heatwaves Or Wildfires 🩲What To Pack and What To Wear 🌳 Less Crowded Than Elsewhere in Europe 🚐 Superb Choice In Tour Departures ⏰ Long Daylight - Up To 16 Hours! 🌼 Wonderful August Wildlife 🎵 Lively Festivals & Events All Over Ireland 🛥️ August is Perfect for a Boat Trip 🏑 See an Exciting GAA Game

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.