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We Irish love a good sing-song. VagaGuide and musical guru, Michael, is here with some of the very best Irish songs to sing. Altogether now...

Northern Ireland music rocks! Here's our top 10 songs of the wee country. Tour guide and Irish music guru Michael introduces the best music from Northern Ireland. Top Songs Of Northern Ireland At A Glance 👁️ Brown Eyed Girl 💚 The Town I Loved So Well 🤘🏻 Teenage Kicks 👨🏻‍🎤 Alternative Ulster 🏝️ The Island 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Belfast Child 👩🏻‍🚀 Girl from Mars 👩🏻 Mary 🚗 Chasing Cars 🎻 Carrickfergus

We all know that money makes the world go round. But how much spending money should you bring to Ireland? Reservations Specialist John lays out everything you need to know. How Much Money To Bring To Ireland At A Glance 💶 What Currency Will I Need? 💰 Where's Best To Convert Currency? 💳 Will My Credit Card Work? 💵 Cash Versus Cards 💸 Ireland On A Budget

What's the craic, horsebox? Fit in with the locals. Understand Irish culture. Suspend the logical side of your brain. Irish nonsense expert, Amy, breaks down slang in Ireland with these funny Irish phrases. Funny Irish Phrases At A Glance 🎉 Just What Is The Craic? 👋 3 Ways To Say Say Hello 🙊 When Words Escape You 🤣 Slag (And Be Slagged) 🫅 How To Avoid Having Notions

Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2025 and 2026 tours of Ireland.

Let travel expert Danielle help you choose the perfect guided tour of Ireland. Understand the difference between our two tour styles; active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery. Compare Our Tour Styles At A Glance 💓 Fitness Is Required On Both Tour Styles (Check Typical Step Counts) ⌛ Driftwood Features A Gentler Pace & More Multi-Night Stays 🚐 Our Mercedes Tour Vehicles Differ Ever-So-Slightly 🛥️ Both Tour Styles Offer Boat Trips — But Only One Itinerary Lands on Skellig Michael!