Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Are Private Tours Worth It? Private vs Group Tours in Ireland
Private tours in Ireland cost more than group tours, but the difference in flexibility, access, and personalisation is significant. Here is an honest comparison.
Bloomsday in Dublin: Celebrating James Joyce's Ulysses (June 16 Guide)
Bloomsday in Dublin celebrates James Joyce's Ulysses every June 16. Our guide covers the route, breakfast, pubs, and how to experience Bloom's city.
The Book of Kells and Trinity College: A Complete Visitor's Guide
See the 9th-century Book of Kells at Trinity College. Our guide covers tickets, the Long Room, and the best times to visit the Old Library.
Listowel Writers' Week: Ireland's Premier Literary Festival Guide
Listowel Writers' Week is Ireland's premier literary festival in County Kerry. Our guide covers the programme, tickets, accommodation, and planning your trip.
Literary Ireland: A Complete Guide to the Country That Wrote Itself
A complete guide to Literary Ireland, covering Dublin, Sligo, Belfast and beyond. Discover the writers, museums and festivals that shaped Irish literature.
Literary Walking Tours in Ireland: Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Beyond
Literary walking tours in Ireland cover Dublin, Limerick, Galway and beyond. Our guide covers the best tours, what to expect, and how to book a local guide.
Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI): A Visitor's Guide to Dublin's Literary Museum
Visit MoLI in the historic UCD Newman House. Our guide covers the Joyce and Yeats collections, gardens, tickets, and the best times to visit.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: What to Expect and Where the Writers Actually Drank
The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl visits pubs where Joyce, Behan and Kavanagh drank. Heres what to expect, whos performing, and where to get the best pint of plain.
James Joyce's Dublin: A Walking Tour of Ulysses, Dubliners and the Writer's City
A James Joyce walking tour of Dublin covers the Martello Tower, Sandymount Strand, Davy Byrne's and Bloom's house. Here's what to expect.