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Traditions & Culture

A textured illustration of the flag of the united states with the stars replaced by shamrocks, suggesting an irish-american theme.
01
Jan

Why are There More Irish in America than in Ireland?

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...
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Two musicians performing in a dimly lit pub, one playing the flute and the other the violin, with posters in the background.
03
Jul

Learning Irish Traditions Before You Travel

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...
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Ireland Armagh Building
24
Jan

Following St Patrick’s Footsteps Through Ireland

When you think of Ireland, what comes to mind? Is it the lush green landscapes and the wild, rugged coastlines? Is it the friendly people, the shamrock, or even a pint of Guinness? Or perhaps it’s Ireland’s patron saint, St Patrick? Of all the things that have come to symbolise the Emerald Isle over the...
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Participants in vibrant green costumes with orange beards march in a st. patrick's day parade.
06
Jan

St Patrick’s Day in Ireland: All You Need to Know

When you think of Ireland, what comes to mind? For many people, it’s the lush green landscapes or the wild, rugged coastlines. Others think of the warm and welcoming people, traditional Irish music, and cosy pubs. Then, of course, there’s St Patrick’s Day! Every year on the 17th of March, communities from Belfast to Cork...
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A serene, tree-lined road with intertwining branches forming a natural tunnel.
08
Mar

Where in Westeros: How Well Do You Know George R.R. Martin’s Fantastical World?

Game of Thrones – the book saga and the TV series – is one of the biggest accomplishments in media and the arts in the last 100 years, rivalled only by the phenomenon of Star Wars and Harry Potter. The show’s sixth season got 25.7 million viewers, which is unparalleled, and the seventh season premiere...
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A green leprechaun hat surrounded by shamrock confetti on a green background.
29
Jan

IRISH CURSES ON YOUR TOUR OF IRELAND

The Irish are known for their warm welcomes, gift of storytelling and friendly demeanor but get on the wrong side of us feisty ginger leprechauns and we will let you have it. Let tour of Ireland take you on a journey of Irish curses. Our team is always on the look out for new phrases...
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Child in santa hat expressing surprise or excitement.
22
Dec

Irish Christmas Traditions – Tours of Ireland

Tours of Ireland asked our friends around Ireland for a few of their Irish Christmas Traditions. Most of them involved genius ideas by the Mammy of the household! Enjoy! ‘After writing our letters to Santa we would immediately throw them in the fire, run outside and watch the smoke signals being sent to The North...
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