Dublin Airport – Tips for Arrival and Departure
Please allow yourself a minimum of 3.5 hours to depart Ireland from Dublin Airport to the US when traveling from May thru October. Even...
How Long Should Your Ireland Vacation Last? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 126
How long is the 'perfect' Ireland vacation? Everyone has an answer but the scientific study may surprise you.
Exploring Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, County Galway
Kylemore Abbey is one of the most recognized buildings in all of Ireland. This romantic castle, nestled at the base of a mountain on the edge...
2 Fun Ways to Meet Fungi, the Famous Dingle Dolphin
As if 2020 didn't bring about enough disaster, late in the year Dingle's famous dolphin, Fungi, disappeared, never to be seen again. While many...
Dingle Itinerary : 2 Days in Dingle
One of the most common questions I receive when helping people plan their Ireland family vacations is, “We want to visit Dingle. Can we...
Christmas in Dublin: 5 things to do with the family
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a short city break, or a full week or two away. Dublin glitters in all its...
The Connemara Giant : Modern Irish Mythology
It is said that you haven't truly visited Connemara until you have touched the hand of the Connemara Giant. Perched atop his pedestal in...
Stroll Through Ireland’s History at Craggaunowen
Ireland has an amazingly vast history for such a small island. Celts, Picts, Vikings, Normans, and the English all called Ireland theirs at one...
Staying at Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny
Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny is the perfect hotel for your visit to the north of County Donegal, Glenveagh National Park, and the stunning...
Cliffs of Moher Cruise – a New View of Ireland’s Most Popular Destination
It's one of Ireland's top destinations, visited by nearly one million people annually. No one can deny the Cliffs of Moher are simply stunning....
There are Only Two Roads into Dingle
The Dingle Peninsula stretches into the the Atlantic Ocean, windswept and dramatic, as if it were trying to escape County Kerry. There Are Only...
Scenic Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula
I've had the great fortune to drive the Dingle Peninsula twice; the first time in 2002 when I made my first trip- solo- to...
Explore Oceanworld Aquarium in Dingle
It was the penguins that drew us to Oceanworld Aquarium in Dingle. And by us, I mean my daughters- especially my eldest, who is...
Visiting Kilkenny Castle – Updated
Our tour with IrishTourism.com began in Kilkenny and we couldn't leave without revisiting the castle, where quite a bit has changed since our first...
Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel in Adare ~ Simply Magical
After crossing the glorious south of Ireland during our family vacation with IrishTourism.com, I knew that I could expect the hotels on our itinerary...
Dingle Skellig Hotel – a Lovely Stay on Dingle Bay
A quick jaunt from Killarney or Limerick, the Dingle peninsula is a terrific destination during an Ireland family vacation. The Dingle Skellig Hotel, perched...
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland – A Sweet Stop in County Wicklow
Beyond being a chocolate shop and cafe, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland can take you ‘behind the scenes' of chocolate making. Participate in a...
Modern Comfort for Families at the Hotel Kilkenny
An easy drive from Dublin, Kilkenny is a terrific base for touring Ireland's southeast counties. Located just off the city's ‘Ring Road' – the...
Be Sure to Visit the Irish National Stud
Horse racing is the sport of Kings, and the birthline of many winners of races across the world can be traced to the Irish...
Visiting Dan O’Hara’s Cottage in Connemara
The Irish are natural storytellers, and often their tales are best told through song. Such is the ballad of Dan O'Hara. For refusing to...
