Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Bog Oak Ireland: The Ancient Wood Preserved in Peat
Bog oak is ancient oak wood preserved in Irish peat bogs for thousands of years. Learn how it forms, where to see it, and why Irish craftspeople still value it today.
Ireland's Bogs & Peatlands: A Complete Guide to the Landscape, History and Wildlife
Ireland's bogs and peatlands shaped its culture, climate, and wildlife. Discover raised bogs, blanket bogs, fens, turf-cutting heritage, bog bodies, and where to explore with a local guide.
Clara Bog: One of Europe's Last Raised Bogs
Clara Bog in County Offaly is one of Europe's best-preserved raised bogs. Discover its boardwalk, rare wildlife, conservation story, and why a nature guide brings it to life.
Cuilcagh Boardwalk: Walking Across the Blanket Bog
The Cuilcagh Boardwalk in Fermanagh crosses one of Ireland's finest blanket bogs. Here's how to walk it, what to bring, and why the boardwalk matters.
Lullymore Heritage Park: Boglands, History and Family Trails
Lullymore Heritage Park in County Kildare brings Irish bogland, railway heritage, and family trails together on one accessible site. Here's what to expect.
Peat Cutting in Ireland: Turf, Tradition and the End of an Era
Peat cutting shaped the Irish midlands for centuries. Learn how turf was cut by hand, how industrial extraction changed the landscape, and where to see the tradition today.
Peatlands Park: Northern Ireland's Bog and Wetland Reserve
Peatlands Park in County Armagh is Northern Ireland's only dedicated peatland park, with boardwalks, a railway, and quiet trails through recovering bog. Here's how to visit.
Pollardstown Fen: Ireland's Largest Spring-Fed Fen
Pollardstown Fen in County Kildare is Ireland's largest spring-fed fen. The boardwalks, bird hides, and rare plants make it a quiet highlight for nature lovers.
Slieve Bloom Mountains: Blanket Bog, Heather and Hidden Valleys
The Slieve Bloom Mountains in the Irish Midlands offer quiet trails across blanket bog, heather slopes, and hidden valleys. Here's what to expect and how to explore them.