Ireland
Ireland Travel Guides
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Summer Packing List for Ireland: What to Actually Pack (Yes, Including the Rain Jacket)
Summer packing list for Ireland by a local who’s seen many summers here! What to packer Ireland in summer, what you can leave home, practical packing tips for your Irish vacation. Summer is one of the very best times to visit Ireland and one of of the most popular: the weather is at its best, you have long hours of light and the people’s spirit is in much better form that during the long grey moths of the Irish winter. That said, Irish summers as not always as ‘summery’ as their name suggests! Irish summers are warmer than Irish winters but, temperature wise, they resemble what more southern latitudes would…
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The Ultimate Packing List for Ireland: How to Pack and What to Pack in Every Season
Our tried and tested packing list for Ireland with what to bring in each season and style guide to be comfortable and stylish during your travels in Ireland, may you be in a castle or the great outdoors. If there is one question I get asked more than any other about Ireland — and I live here, so I get asked a lot — it is this: what on earth do I pack? It is a fair question. Ireland’s weather is genuinely one of a kind, and not in a way that makes packing straightforward. You can have four seasons in a single day. You can have a gloriously sunny morning,…
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Fabulous Day trips from Dublin, Ireland, perfect for first time visitors [2026 Edition]
My curated round up of the best day trips from Dublin, to discover the best of Ireland from the capital. One of the most popular ways to visit Ireland is by renting a car and taking a ‘great Irish road trip‘ road trip around the island. However, it not the only way to explore this beautiful country! It is also possible and enjoyable to see many of the most beautiful places in Ireland while staying in Dublin and, sometimes, even without a car at all. I have been living in Dublin for the last 20 years and I have two children who call Dublin home. So, as you can imagine,…
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10 day Ireland itinerary: perfect Irish road trip idea for first time visitors
10 day Ireland itinerary: perfect Irish road trip for first time visitors with tips from a local Planning a 10-day Ireland trip and wondering where to go, what to see, and how much you can realistically fit in? I am here to help! I am Italian, but I have been living in Ireland for the last 20 years, 20 years full of 20 years filled with exploration of landaus, hidden corners, and local discoveries. So, when I tell you I can help, I really mean it! Because I am in the privileged position of having all the insider tips of a local, plus the curiosity and awe of the visitor,…
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Family guide to Wicklow, Ireland: best things to do + where to stay
Guide to visiting Wicklow with kids: things to do for families, best family hotels in Wicklow, tips for visiting.
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Visiting Glendalough with kids: practical tips to experience mystical Ireland with littles
Can you visit Glendalough with kids? Practical tips and information for a day out in this beautiful and atmospheric medieval site. Ireland is famous for her emerald hills, medieval past and grey skies and one of the places that best embodies this beauty is the historical site of Glendalough, possibly my favourite place in the whole island. Glendalough (pronounced: Glen-da-lock, with a hard ‘c’ sound at the end) is a monastic site dating back to the 7th century a.D. It is located just about an hour south of Dublin, in beautiful County Wicklow, and it is one of the most popular destinations for a day trip from the city. However, despite…
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Ireland itinerary ideas: 7, 10 days or 2 week Ireland road trip ideas for first time visitors
Ireland itinerary ideas to help you plan a trip to Ireland. Ireland road trip ideas for 7, 10 days and 2 weeks in Ireland by a local
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Fun facts about Ireland for kids (and curious adults!)
Fun facts about Ireland for kids! A fun list of facts and legends to help your kids get excited about their trip to Ireland and make their geography studies more fun.
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The best areas to stay in Dublin, Ireland in 2025 with recommended hotels
An insider guide to the best areas to stay in Dublin Ireland: neighborhood guide and top accommodation choices for all budgets.
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Planning a trip to Ireland: essential tips and resources
All you need to know to start planning a trip to Ireland: resources, practical tips and inspiration for the perfect Ireland vacation.
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7 days in Ireland: perfect itinerary ideas
Tried and tested itineraries for 7 days in Ireland, by a local! Find insider tips and recommended itineraries for one week in the Emerald Isle.
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4 days in Ireland: perfect itinerary ideas for a short visit
Coming to Ireland soon? Delighted to hear it: we have been living here for over 10 years and love every inch of the country! These are our tips for spending 4 days in Ireland. Ireland is a wonderful destination for a trip, even if you only have a few days to spend on its green shores. We have been based in Dublin for over a decade and we are well used to short trips around the country: any time we have a handful of days free, we set off to see a new part of it and it is incredible how much you actually get to see even in a…
