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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

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  

Irish history expert, Derry, answers some common questions about Ireland's diaspora, genealogy and how to trace Irish roots. 🤔 Are Irish-Americans Really Irish? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Mac Vs. Mc – Which Is Irish? Which Is Scottish? 🛡️ Are Irish People Descended From Vikings? 🇺🇸 Why Are There More Irish in America Than In Ireland? ☘️ Where In Ireland Do Irish Americans Come From?  

You'll be surprised at how easy it is to experience adventure in Ireland. Discover our favourite Irish walks, islands and out-of-the-way places.

You've found Ireland's best small-group tours. You've booked your flights. Next on the list: what to pack? Read Jade's expert packing tips and recommended suitcase sizes. What To Pack For Ireland At A Glance Don't Leave Without These Essentials 🚨 The Best Suitcase Size For Ireland 🧳 My Recommended Ireland Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🤠 What You WON'T Need 🚫

Read Danielle's guide to decide on the best time to visit Ireland. Travel expert Danielle covers airfares, hotel prices, festivals, national holidays and — of course — Irish weather and climate. Best Time To Visit Ireland At A Glance 🌤️ Ireland's Famous Weather 🌼 Ireland in Spring... And Also Summer 🍂 Ireland in Fall/Autumn... And Also Winter 🥳 Public Holidays & Festivals To Note