Traveling in Ireland Podcast Archives - 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...

At a Glance Dark tourism in Ireland covers more ground than most travelers expect, from famine memorials and workhouses to ghost tours, ancient beliefs, and haunted castles. For travelers interested in Irish history, genealogy, folklore, or the stories that don’t fit neatly into the usual castles-and-cliffs itinerary, these places can add another layer of understanding...The post Ireland’s Darker...

Credit card coverage can be a good option for a car rental in Ireland, but simply having rental car protection on your card doesn’t mean you’re covered. Some cards exclude Ireland entirely, while others have limits on the vehicles they cover, the length of the rental, or the amount they’ll pay. Before you decline the...The post Using Credit Card Coverage for a Car Rental in Ireland: What You Must...

At a Glance The Beara Peninsula, also known as the Ring of Beara, sits in southwest Ireland, just south of its more famous neighbor, the Ring of Kerry. It’s a good fit for travelers who want scenic coastal roads and conversations with locals without the tour buses. This guide covers where to base yourself, what...The post The Beara Peninsula: A Guide to Cork and Kerry’s Overlooked Coastal Drive...