The VagaBlog – Ireland Travel Blog

Looking for things to do in Dublin that brings Ireland’s past vividly to life?, local expert, Deirdre, highly recommends checking out the Glasnevin Cemetery Tour. Glasnevin Cemetery At A Glance 🪦 Glasnevin Cemetery Tour ☘️ Tracing Irish Family Roots 🍺 Visit Grave Diggers Pub 🗺️ How To Get To Glasnevin Cemetery?

Travel expert Danielle is here to wow you with her powers of persuasion. Read her reasons to visit Ireland in August 2026. Learn about weather in ireland in august, average temperatures, what to pack and the best places in Ireland to go. Ireland in August 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

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland, Vagabond-style. Be amazed by these off the beaten track parades in quaint Irish villages. 🗓️ When Is St. Patricks Day Parade? 🎉 Biggest Parade: Dublin 🥱 Earliest Parade: Dingle ☘️ Most Accurate: Slemish 🥾 Most Energetic: Westport ⏲️ Shortest Parade: Dripsey 🏖️ Beach Parade: The Hook 🔊 Noisiest Parade: Achill Island 🏞️ Most Off The Beaten Track Parade: Ardara

St Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s most famous celebration. But who exactly was Saint Patrick, and how did his story turn into the global festival we now know as St Patrick’s Day? 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)

Great Guinness. Colourful histories. VagaGuide Conor gives you the low-down on the best pubs in Dublin. Best Pubs In Dublin At A Glance 👑 The Palace Bar in Fleet Street ✍️ Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street 🥪 Grogan's on William Street ☠️ The Gravediggers Pub in Glasnevin ✨The Long Hall on George's Street 🎻 The Cobblestone Bar in Smithfield 🪕 O'Donoghue's Pub of Merrion Row

Spring in Ireland is beautiful. Lambs frolic. Hedgerows brim with flowers. Flights, hotels and tours cost less. What's not to love? Danielle explains how planning a small-group tour in Ireland in March or April in Ireland allows you to see our beautiful country in full bloom. March & April in Ireland At A Glance... 😎 Less Visitors (Except Around Paddy's Day) 🌡️ Mild Temperatures & Longer Daylight Hours 🛫 Cheaper Flight, Hotel & Tour Prices 🌼 Cute Lambs & Beautiful Wildflowers

Brian has been vegan for several years. Full of beans and enthusiasm, he knows it can be daunting travelling anywhere as a vegetarian. Don't let that put you off coming to Ireland, is Brian's strong advice. Eating Vegetarian At A Glance 🍽️ Is It Difficult To Eat Vegetarian In Ireland? 🍳 What Options For Breakfast? 🥪 Lunch Options 🥘 What's For Dinner? 🥗 Eating Vegetarian On a Vagabond Tour.

Coming to Lahinch, Ireland? Discover the best things to do in this seaside town, from beach walks, surfing, pub fun and much more. Plan your adventure with our expert local guide! Lahinch At A Glance 🗺️ Where Is Lahinch? 🏄 From Surfing Adventures To Beach Strolls 🍽️ Lahinch's Food Scene 🍻 Best Pubs And Local Craic 🌊 A Seaside Hotel 

Flights booked and tour chosen? Now, let’s talk hike wear. Hiking expert Tim breaks down exactly what to wear on the trail and how to stay comfortable in Ireland’s famously changeable weather. What To Wear Hiking In Ireland At A Glance ⛰️ What Is a Typical Vagabond Hike? 🥾 Footwear: The Most Important Piece of Gear 👕 Clothing: Dress in Layers 🦯 Walking Poles: Helpful for Many Hikers 🤝 Wildlife & Safety on the Trail 😎 My Recommended Packing List

Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings — not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! — Danielle firmly believes early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Settled Weather Patterns 🧳 Simple Packing List 😋 Lots of Delicious Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland