Welcome to Overland Ireland’s guide to Irish folklore and mythology! Find out about the fascinating and magical stories that shaped our nation.Read More

If you ask us, there’s no better way to experience Ireland than hitting the open road. For some people, our small group tours of Ireland are the perfect option. Letting a local guide navigate the roads while sharing stories and fascinating insights is the ideal way to discover the Emerald Isle. But others prefer the...Read More

When going on holiday, one of the first few questions you ask yourself is: WHERE will I go and WHO will I travel with? Sometimes the first question can be answered a lot easier than the second question. I believe that it is imperative to always know the type of holiday you decide on and...Read More

Here in Ireland, we don’t need much excuse to throw a party! Our rich heritage and captivating culture aren’t just found in ancient castles, scenic drives, and welcoming pubs. They’re alive in the festivals that fill our towns and cities with music, food, and a sense of celebration you won’t find anywhere else. For travelers...Read More

After the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, there was a predictable influx of people interested in visiting the stunning Skellig Michael island in order to connect with Rey, Luke, and the Star Wars legend in general. Google was aflutter with people searching for “Star Wars Kerry Island?” and “what’s the Irish...Read More

Ireland is a land where storytelling runs deep. Despite having a relatively small population, Ireland has produced four Nobel Prize winners in Literature. And writers seem to occupy a unique role in Ireland. The nation has been both muse and mirror for her poets, novelists, and playwrights – the country has inspired the work, the work...Read More

The remote Skellig Islands are located off Ireland’s southwest coast and consist of two craggy outcrops rising sharply from the Atlantic Ocean. Little Skellig is the smaller of the two and is an important home to seabird colonies. Though a sanctuary for early Christian monks from the 9th to the 13th centuries, the larger island...Read More

So, you’ve decided to road trip through Ireland — brilliant choice! There’s no better way to soak in our country’s rolling green hills, ancient ruins, coastal cliffs, and warm village pubs than by setting out on a four-wheeled adventure. But if you’re an American visiting Ireland for the first time, the thought of driving here...Read More

The Ring of Kerry is one of the most famous touring routes in Ireland, with thousands of visitors each year. The entire 179km route draws a wobbly circle around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, in the southwest corner of Ireland, and it became a popular tourism route with locals as well as tourists when...Read More

Star Wars puts the ‘fan’ in ‘fanatical’ as it boasts some of the movie industry’s most enthusiastic enthusiasts! And, while many still debate whether Greedo or Han shot first (it was Han) or whether the Ewoks are actually good (not touching this one), one thing is for certain: Ireland’s Skellig Michael has cemented its reputation...Read More