Ireland more than deserves its reputation as a wild, green land full of sensational scenery, majestic mountains, and beautiful beaches. All of this makes Ireland an adventurer’s dream, and it’s why Overland’s Active Tours of Ireland are packed with adventure activities — mixed in with cultural experiences as well. Young or old there’s no specific...Read More

You don’t have to learn all about Ireland before you visit; you can just jump on a plane and discover everything as you travel around our incredible island. However, learning about our traditions before you visit will help you discover which parts of Irish culture, heritage, and history interest you most, giving your trip more...Read More

To say Ireland is unique is an understatement. There isn’t any other country on Earth like Ireland and this is why so many people visit our humble shores each year. Our countryside is wild and immediately recognisable, our coastline is rugged and packed with sea life, and our cities and towns are brimming with life,...Read More

Connemara is one of Ireland’s most special places with countless attractions you won’t want to miss. There’s nothing we could write about it that couldn’t be outdone by a gallery of photographs of the hills and valleys and the beautiful coastline on this stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way. There is something magical about Connemara...Read More

Ireland is a land of legends — a country with myths and stories that travel around the world from person to person. While Ireland has no shortage of natural beauty, it is often its legends that first appeal to people considering the next place they should visit. Skipping over leprechauns completely… it’s probably not an...Read More

While many people visit Ireland for its culture, its beautiful scenery, and its friendly people, it’s often Ireland’s history that leaves the most lasting impression. And one thing we’ve noticed here at Overland Ireland is that people visiting from North America are especially impressed by our castles. Given that there are over 30,000 castles and...Read More

Let’s start by saying that Ireland is a welcoming country and that the Irish are pretty laid-back. In fact, it would probably take quite a lot of effort to get us riled up about something! However, if you want the smoothest trip possible, then there are a few things tourists might want to avoid doing...Read More

So you’ve decided to visit Ireland. You have two weeks and you want to know how to fill your time. Two weeks is a lovely pocket of time for a trip to Ireland. You won’t be able to cover everything the country has to offer, because Ireland is just too rich for that, but you...Read More

The entire island of Ireland is packed full of natural beauty, friendly people, and fascinating history (both ancient and modern). In recent years, there has been a much bigger tourist interest in Northern Ireland than ever before. Perhaps this is because of the interest in Game of Thrones and all of its Northern Ireland filming...Read More

Here at Overland Ireland, we welcome hundreds of lucky travelers each year, and a surprising number of them are of Irish descent. In fact, there’s something about Irishness that seems to fill people with pride and we find that many of our guests really value that part of their heritage. For many, their trip to...Read More