Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Diving Donegal: Sea Stacks, Wrecks & Clear Atlantic Water
Donegal has some of Ireland's clearest dive water, dramatic sea stacks, and wreck sites few divers ever reach. Here is where to go and how to plan it.
Freediving in Ireland: Breath-Hold Diving on the West Coast
Freediving in Ireland means one breath, cold clear water and kelp forests along the Atlantic edge. Here is where to start, what to expect and why a local guide matters.
Night Diving in Ireland: Bioluminescence & Marine Life After Dark
Night diving in Ireland reveals bioluminescence, nocturnal marine life and wrecks few divers ever see. Here's where to go, what to expect, and how to stay safe.
Seal Snorkelling in Ireland: Where to Swim with Atlantic Grey Seals
Swim with Atlantic grey seals in Ireland's cold, clear water. Here's where to go, what to expect, and how to snorkel responsibly with a local guide.
Scuba Diving in Ireland for Beginners: What Your First Open Water Dive Feels Like
New to scuba diving? Ireland's cold, clear water is more beginner-friendly than you think. Here's what your first open water dive actually feels like.
Wreck Diving in Ireland: Best Submerged Ships, Submarines & Planes
From the Lusitania to the Kowloon Bridge, Ireland's coastline is a wreck diver's archive. Here's where to dive, what you'll see, and how to stay safe.
Altamont Gardens: Ireland's Most Romantic Garden
A complete guide to Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. Explore Ireland's most romantic garden, its rare plants, riverside walks, and how to visit with a local guide.
Birr Castle: Science, History and 120 Acres of Gardens
Birr Castle in County Offaly combines a 19th-century astronomical breakthrough with 120 acres of rare trees, riverside walks and formal gardens. Here's what to see.
Garden Tours in Ireland: How to Visit with a Local Guide
Plan the perfect Irish garden tour with a local guide. Discover the best gardens, what to expect, seasonal tips, and how to arrange a private or group visit.