Traveling in Ireland Podcast Archives - Ireland Family Vacations

Galway is a popular base for exploring Ireland’s west coast, and for good reason. Stay in or around Galway City and you have Connemara to the west, the Burren to the south, Athlone to the east, and the Aran Islands just offshore. But just because you can reach somewhere from Galway doesn’t necessarily mean it...The post How Much of Ireland Can You Explore from Galway? appeared first on Ireland...

Booking flights to Ireland is the moment your vacation starts to feel real. But when you’re comparing itineraries, the choices aren’t always straightforward. One flight connects through Chicago, Boston, or another US airport before flying overnight to Ireland. Another flies overnight to London, Amsterdam, or Paris, where you’ll catch a second flight to Dublin. If...The post Booking Flights to...

Dublin is one of the most popular bases for an Ireland vacation. But if you’re staying in Dublin, how far should you travel for a day trip without spending most of your day getting there and back? I like to use a 90-minute radius. Three hours of round-trip travel still leaves plenty of time for...The post How Much of Ireland Can You Explore from Dublin? appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Kinsale may sit at the beginning or the end of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, depending on how you travel it, but this colorful County Cork town deserves more than a quick stop.Fáilte Ireland certified guide Clodagh FitzGerald shares a local’s perspective on Kinsale, from the history of Charles Fort and James Fort to harbour adventures,...The post Exploring Kinsale, Ireland: Food, Forts &...

One question I’m asked more and more often is whether you can stay in one central location and take day trips around Ireland. It sounds very logical. Unpack once, stay someplace central, drive out each day, then return to your home away from home. The problem is that Ireland doesn’t really have one location that...The post Can You See All of Ireland from One Central Base? appeared first on...

Advice for using public transportation with a Leap card in Dublin and around the country.Limitations of the Visitor Leap Card.How to purchase a Leap Card for your Ireland vacation.The post Leap Card in Ireland: What Visitors Need to Know appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

What’s the best way to get around Ireland? It depends on your itinerary, budget, travel style, and how much flexibility you want. In this video, I break down the pros and cons of traveling around Ireland by train, bus, rental car, private driver guide, and even boat. We’ll look at where each option works well,...The post Getting Around Ireland: Choosing the Best Transportation for Your Trip...

At a Glance The Global Irish Famine Way uses a simple but powerful symbol – a pair of bronze children’s shoes – to connect Ireland with communities shaped by Famine-era emigration. For travelers interested in Irish history, ancestry, and the diaspora, it offers a new way to understand where those journeys began, where they led,...The post The Global Irish Famine Way: Connecting Ireland’s...