Irish Culture

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 sayings. Funny Irish Sayings 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

Sing-along with Ireland folk music expert, Michael, as he serenades you with his favourite traditional Irish songs. 10 Irish Songs You Need To Know At A Glance 🦪 Molly Malone 🎶 The Fields of Athenry 🌄 Wild Mountain Thyme 💕 Raglan Road 🔺 The Auld Triangle 🎻 The Wild Rover 💎 Black Velvet Band 😢 The Town I Loved So Well ☘️ Song for Ireland 👦🏼 Danny Boy

Sliotars, 45s, and Puck Outs. Read VagaGuide Conor's guide to Ireland's most popular sports, it's history and how to play. Irish Sports At A Glance ☘️ A History of Ireland's National Sports 🏐 What is Gaelic Football? 🏑 What is Hurling? 💨 Learn How To Play  🏟️ Where Can I See A Game?

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)

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.

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 🦃 Traditional Irish Christmas Dinner — Heavenly! 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Irish Christmas Desserts 🎅 ...And Interesting Things Left Out For Santa

With her mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions in Ireland celebrated each December CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎅🏻 Christmas In Ireland Is Widely Celebrated 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🎄 Spectacular Christmas Markets Around The Country 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot Of Food At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas

Experience the joy of genuine Irish handmade products. Pottery, crystal or woollens; your VagaGuide will point you in the right direction. Vagabond Co-founder Amy introduces you to some of her favourites. Best Crafts In Ireland At A Glance 💎 Dingle Crystal with Sean Daly 🧶 Eddie Doherty's Handweaving, Donegal 🌾 Traditional Roof Thatching

Dozens of festivals happen around Ireland each summer. Here are some of Danielle's favourites for 2026. Expect folksy culture, weird and wonderful themes in quaint local towns. 👸🏻 Mary From Dungloe 📖 Cape Clear Storytelling Festival 🎪 Féile an Phobail / Festival of the People 🎭 Kilkenny Arts Festival 🐴 Connemara Pony Show ⛵ Galway Hooker Festival / Cruinniú na mBád 💚 Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 🐐 Puck Fair