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Welcome to our Ireland travel blog, where we share authentic stories from our adventures around the Emerald Isle. From remote islands and wild peninsulas to vibrant cities and hidden gems, these are real experiences from locations we've explored ourselves.

Whether you're planning your first trip to Ireland or looking for day trip inspiration, weekend getaway ideas, or off-the-beaten-path adventures, our travel blog offers honest insights, practical tips, and stunning photography to help you discover the real Ireland.

Written by Phil Teare, James Walsh, Daniel Pressley, Ben Brouder, and Hilary Quinn

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The keep of Bunratty Castle standing above the green lawns of the estate in County Clare
A Day Trip to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

The 15th-century keep, the folk park village and the medieval banquet.
The gold 'Midleton Distillery Experience' sign on the stone entrance to Midleton Distillery Experience
A Day at Midleton Distillery Experience

An honest first-person account of a soft August morning in Midleton.
Muckross House, Killarney National Park
A Day Trip to Muckross House and Gardens

Explore the 19th-century house, its gardens and lakeshore, before Torc Waterfall.
Cork City Gaol, Sunday's Well, Cork
A Visit to Cork City Gaol

Restored cells, wax figures and the stories of Cork's 19th-century prison.
Locals on Inishturk Island
An island with 53 inhabitants

Inishturk Island. The school has just 3 pupils but the locals can still field a GAA team.
Westport, County Mayo
Westport on the Wild Atlantic Way

Welcome to Pirate Country! See the 365 islands of Clew Bay and enjoy unspoiled sandy beaches.
West Cork Model Railway Village
Clonakilty's Model Railway Village

Young and old will be fascinated by this impressive network of model villages and railways.
Kilkenny Castle
A Day Trip to Kilkenny City

Join us in Ireland's Hidden Gem of the South East — a city of medieval charm and energy.
Franciscan Well Brewery, Cork City
Franciscan Well: A Modern Irish Brewery

Take a tour and sample the goods on a visit to Cork's own Franciscan Well Brewery.
O'Neill's bar on the Beara Peninsula
A Weekend on the Beara Peninsula

Escape to the country and get away from it all in this peaceful region of Ireland's South West.
Dublin tourist attraction, Guinness Storehouse
How to do Dublin in Just One Day

Get the most out of just 24 hours in Ireland's most visited and vibrant tourist hotspot.
A boat on Kenmare Bay
Spend a Day on Kenmare Bay

Plan your escape to this wonderfully remote area on Ireland's rugged west coast.
The Lake Distinct in England
The English Lake District

Our journey to find the location of a framed landscape photo given to us as a wedding gift.

Traditional music enjoyed by Ireland tour guests in an Irish pub

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The Dark Hedges, visited on a private tour of Ireland

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Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara, County Galway

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The UK Houses of Parliament seen on a tour of England and Ireland

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Jedburgh Abbey, viewed on a tour of Scotland and Ireland

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