Podcasts Archives - Ireland Family Vacations

Landing at Dublin Airport is often the first stop in your Ireland journey, but one of the first questions many travelers have is how to get into the city centre. A lot of people immediately look for the cheapest option. That makes sense, but the cheapest option may not always be the best choice depending...The post How to Get from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre appeared first on Ireland...

Group tours are one of the most popular ways to experience Ireland – especially for travelers who want to see a lot without worrying about driving, directions, or logistics. Nearly half of overseas visitors explore Ireland this way, which means coaches crisscross the island daily, bringing travelers to castles, coastlines, and charming towns. But what...The post Group Tours in Ireland: What to...

This article is part of my Planning Your Ireland Vacation series — a step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire planning process, answers common questions, and helps you move forward with clarity. If you’d like to follow the full series in order, you’ll find it at:IrelandFamilyVacations.com/planning During your Ireland vacation you'll have dozens of...The post Buying Souvenirs? Here’s...

Not far beyond Dublin’s busy streets lies a landscape of forest trails, heather-covered hills, and stories that stretch back thousands of years. The Dublin Mountains are closer than most visitors realize – and packed with history, mythology, and unforgettable views. This article is based on podcast episode 327 featuring Ben Shorten, owner of My Bike...The post From Fairy Castles to the Hellfire...

Two Ways Across Ireland: Direct and Easy, or Scenic and Story-Filled Traveling between Dublin and Galway might look simple on a map – a straight shot from east to west. And it can be. But this is Ireland, and sometimes the best part of the journey is what happens when you detour off the motorway....The post Dublin to Galway (and Why You Might Want to Take the Long Way) appeared first on Ireland...

Skellig Michael rises straight out of the Atlantic, jagged and dramatic, and according to archaeologist Neil Jackman, it’s every bit as challenging as it looks. Visiting this remote Kerry island can be an extraordinary experience – but only if travelers understand what’s involved before they try. Visiting Skellig Michael: What Travelers Need to Know This...The post Skellig Michael: An...

Planning an Ireland vacation can feel overwhelming when you start adding up the numbers -but a memorable trip doesn’t have to be out of reach. With smart choices and a few intentional trade-offs, travelers can enjoy Ireland fully without overspending. This article is also available as the Traveling in Ireland podcast, episode 324. Use the...The post Ireland on a Tighter Budget: Smart Ways to...

If you’ve spent any time researching Ireland trips online, you may have noticed a strange pattern: different companies, different websites… and yet the itineraries feel almost identical. There’s a reason for that, and it goes back much further than modern travel trends. Why Ireland itineraries follow the same routes Ireland’s most familiar travel routes weren’t...The post Why So Many Ireland...