Why Ireland in October Should Be on Your Travel Radar October sits in a sweet spot in Ireland’s travel calendar: the summer crowds have thinned, but the icy chill of winter has not yet arrived. The usually green Emerald Isle is bathed in rich, copper colours, and there’s a festive atmosphere in the air. If...Read More
Where to See Puffins in Ireland There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from spotting your first puffin. One moment you’re scanning a grassy clifftop, and the next, a small, round bird with a bright orange beak waddles out of a burrow and looks at you as if you’re the unusual one. If you’re...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
How to Visit Skellig Michael: A Complete Visitor Guide Skellig Michael is a remote, UNESCO-listed monastic island rising 218 metres out of the Atlantic Ocean, just off Ireland’s southwest coast. Early Christian monks built a tiny settlement here over a thousand years ago, and today it remains one of the most atmospheric places in Ireland...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
Dreaming of visiting the Emerald Isle? Ireland might be small, but it packs in more bucket-list sights than you can shake a hiking stick at. Many visitors will arrive at Dublin Airport, but it’s outside the capital where the real magic happens. Think rugged coastlines, ancient castles, colorful towns, and landscapes that leave you speechless...Read More
Depending on who you ask, Ireland could be the most beautiful destination in Europe, with both Northern Ireland and the Republic enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. But what is the prettiest part of Ireland? This is a land of rugged mountain peaks, dramatic lakes and loughs, windswept, wild coastlines, and...Read More
Ireland is one of the most spectacular and beautiful destinations in the world. It’s a lush, green land of rolling hills, dramatic coastline, windswept isles, and incredible, natural scenery. This is truly a country for outdoor lovers, and everywhere you turn, you’ll be astounded by Ireland’s landscapes. There are few places that are quite so...Read More
If you’re traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to visit Ireland, you understandably want to make sure you visit the very best places while you’re here. The good news is that countless incredible sights and experiences are waiting for you on the Emerald Isle — and they feature heavily in our tours of Ireland! Everyone...Read More
