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30
Aug

The Ultimate Guide to the Ring of Kerry

For many people, a Ring of Kerry tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To ensure you get the most out of your journey, Overland Ireland has put together this ultimate guide outlining everything you need to know before hitting the road. Our team loves helping visitors to the Emerald Isle find their perfect Irish experiences. We...
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A picturesque lighthouse on a coastal headland overlooking the sea, under a partly cloudy sky.
13
Dec

You Can’t Miss These 11 Best Walks in Ireland!

We’ve already shared our guide to the Best Hikes On The Emerald Isle, but how about a concise guide to a few incredible walks for those of you starting off your hiking career or if you just fancy a super scenic stroll!  Perhaps you just want to slow things down and really enjoy your visit...
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Two hikers walking on a mountain ridge overlooking the sea.
05
Nov

10 Irish Attractions Off the Beaten Path (A Local’s Guide)

Exploring Ireland means so much more than flying into Dublin, grabbing a pint, kissing the Blarney Stone, and going home. Ireland is a land of jaw-dropping beauty, shimmering seas on all sides, and astounding diversity for its small scale. There are countless Irish attractions that are world-famous and draw tourists from around the globe. But...
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A rugged cliffside with green grass overlooking a deep blue sea.
27
Sep

The Overland Ireland Guide To Visiting The Magical Skellig Islands

The remote Skellig Islands are located off Ireland’s southwest coast in the Atlantic Ocean and consist of two craggy islands. Little Skellig is the smaller of the two and is an important home to seabird colonies. Though home to early Christian monks from the 9th to the 13th centuries, the larger island of Skellig Michael...
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A rugged coastal landscape with rolling hills, grazing sheep, and scattered islands under a blue sky.
17
Aug

The Overland Ireland Guide to Visiting the Ring of Kerry

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 south-west corner of Ireland, and it became a popular tourism route with locals as well as tourists when...
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Historic castle overlooking a river with a small boat and blooming flowers along the banks.
01
Mar

What are the Best Cities to Visit in Ireland? Check Out Our 7 Local Favorites

When you imagine visiting Ireland, maybe you picture small villages, lively towns, and miles and miles of rugged coastlines. Cities and bustling, modern urban settings are usually not on the bucket list of your average visitor to Ireland. Well, besides Dublin, of course! But Ireland’s cities are different to those in other popular tourist destinations. In...
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Two individuals sitting on a rocky outcrop by the water, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
04
Feb

What are the Best Things to See in Dublin?

Looking for the best things to see and do in Dublin? As local travel experts, we love to share our insights and favorite places. Most of our small group tours of Ireland start and finish in Dublin, so if you have a day or two on either side of your tour, you can check out...
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Mural on a building wall memorializing "stevie mccrea," featuring images of masked figures, military emblems, and the red hand commando logo.
05
Jul

How Dangerous is Northern Ireland?

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...
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Three puffins on a rocky outcrop with flying puffins and mountainous peaks in the background.
16
Dec

Why Skellig Michael is the Ultimate Pilgrimage for Star Wars Fans

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), die-hard Star Wars fans are booking vacations to the West Coast of...
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A rugged, snowy mountain emerges from the sea with a distinctive arch formation near its base.
16
Dec

3 Reasons to Visit Skellig Michael that have Nothing to do with Star Wars!

With December’s release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we have no doubt that there will be 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 is aflutter with people searching for “Star Wars Kerry Island?”...
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