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Planning A Trip to Ireland: 2025 Essential Checklist

18th December 2023
Read Paige's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2025 small-group tour of Ireland. Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance ⏳ Book Early for Best Value πŸ₯ Purchase Insurance πŸ›‚ Check Your Passport 🧳 Pack Only The Essentials 🏦 Notify Your Bank ⚠️ Last Minute Checks
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A plate of Christmas mince pies surrounded by pine cones, holly and a Christmas decorated coffee

What Foods Do Irish People Eat For Christmas?

1st December 2023
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 πŸ¦ƒ Christmas Dinner Is A Serious Affair In Ireland πŸ’ͺ Stamina Is Required πŸ₯‚ Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Dessert πŸŽ… ...And Interesting Things For Santa
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How Is Christmas In Ireland Celebrated And What Are Irish Traditions?

1st December 2023
With his 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 πŸŽ„ Christmas Is Widely Celebrated In Ireland β›„ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day πŸ¦ƒ Irish People Eat Alot At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎢 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas
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The colourful village of Allihies on the Beara peninsula

Don't Miss The Beara Peninsula!

3rd November 2023
The rugged Beara Peninsula is Ireland as you have dreamed it. Wild, winding roads lead to golden sand beaches and remote, colourful villages. Read our guide to best things to do and sights to see. The Beara Peninsula At At Glance πŸ¦… An Island Covered In Beautiful Gardens 🏰 The Last Stand of Gaelic Ireland πŸ§™ A Magically Mysterious Stone Circle β†ͺ️ Ireland's Twistiest Road 🌊 The Village At The End of Ireland
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A man and a woman on a boat trip underneath the Slieve League cliffs in the sunshine

Brian's Guide to Donegal - Coolest Place on Earth?

26th October 2023
Rugged cliffs. White sand beaches. Amazing traditional culture. Donegal expert Brian is not surprised that Lonely Planet have awarded this northwestern county in their Best In Travel 2024 accolades. Donegal At A Glance πŸ—ΊοΈ Where Is Donegal? πŸ€” Is Donegal In Northern Ireland? πŸ’š What Is Donegal Famous For? 🌊 Things To Do In Donegal πŸ˜‹ Where To Eat In Donegal
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Did Halloween Start In Ireland?

24th October 2023
Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance πŸ’€ How Halloween Began In Ireland πŸŽƒ Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background πŸ‘Ί The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress
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