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A snow-covered castle on a clear day with bare branches in the foreground.
25
May 2021

A Tourist’s Guide to Ireland’s Best Castles

If you blink on your Irish road trip you might miss a castle! We have a staggering 30,000 castles dotted throughout the country between ruins, renovations, family homes, and luxury estates. Guests can enjoy castle visits, overnight stays, and gourmet experiences. You may even stumble upon a castle ruin l, creating an unexpected highlight on...
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Three women smile as they hold lambs in a field in the Irish countryside. It's a sunny day, the grass around them is green, and there are old drystone walls in the background. This charming, picturesque rural scene is a typical sight on Overland's small-group Ireland tours.
01
May 2020

What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Ireland?

When it comes to your vacation, the first thing you might think about is ‘where’. Where are you going to go? Now, if you’re reading this, it’s a fair bet you’ve decided to visit the beautiful Emerald Isle, land of myths, legends, and, of course, Star Wars locations! But there is still another important question:...
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Stone pathway leading through a field of purple flowers towards a mountain under a cloudy sky.
14
Feb 2020

What Should I Wear on a September Trip to Ireland?

Planning a trip to Ireland in September and wondering what to pack? You’re not alone! This is the age-old big vacation dilemma: figuring out everything you need to pack as the seasons start to change. Whether you’re joining one of our small-group tours of Ireland or preparing for one of our tailor-made Ireland tours, packing...
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Five people walk along a grassy hillside with terraced green fields in the background, embodying the spirit of Southern Ireland tours. One person in the center has their arms raised, embracing the clear blue sky.
25
Feb 2019

The 27 Best Things to Do in Ireland

What’s on your Ireland bucket list? The mighty Cliffs of Moher? Driving the beautiful Ring of Kerry? Surfing on the Wild Atlantic Way? There’s so much to see and do on the Emerald Isle that it’s easy to feel like you’re missing an unmissable experience! Well, that’s where this list comes in. At Overland, our...
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A woman smiling, lying on her back on a cliff edge, looks up and smiles for the camera. The Atlantic Ocean rolls in below her and there is a smaller green clifftop in the background. This sense of adventurous fun on the Wild Atlantic Way is what Overland’s small-group tours are all about.
19
Dec 2017

Top 10 tips for visiting Ireland

Essential Travel Tips Before You Visit Ireland Wondering what currency we use in Ireland, if it’s always raining or what side of the road we drive on? Wonder no more! Overland has put together our top ten tips for visiting Ireland to make your time that little bit easier. 1 Currency – Money makes the...
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Group of hikers resting on a mountain overlook with a view of the coastline below.
28
Mar 2017

What are the Best Months to Visit Ireland?

Ireland can enchant you any time of the year, but choosing the right month for your trip can make a big difference in what you experience. From long summer days filled with festivals to quieter, golden autumn afternoons, each month offers something unique on our small-group tours of Ireland. Put simply, it all depends on...
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Golden sunlight illuminating a winding valley road between rolling hills.
01
Mar 2017

Getting to Ireland could not be easier

So, you decided that you want to visit Ireland and come on one of our fabulous small group tours of Ireland. The next step would be to book your flights. There are so many options and where do you start? For most people planning the trip is as much fun as the trip itself, for...
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Rugged coastal cliffs against a backdrop of the ocean with an island in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
16
Feb 2017

What`s the best time for our Ireland adventure tours

The Best Time of Year to Tour Ireland So, you decided to visit the beautiful Island of Ireland for one of our Ireland adventure tours. The next decision is of course when, what is the best time of year and why. There could be so many factors involved and there is no right answer as...
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