Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Vikings & Valhalla: Exploring 'Kattegat' at Lough Tay
Visit the real Kattegat from Vikings — filmed at Lough Tay in Wicklow. Guide to the 'Guinness Lake' viewpoints, access restrictions, and surrounding Viking history.
The 'Set-Jetting' Road Trip: 7 Days of Movie Magic in Ireland
The ultimate Ireland film location road trip. 7-day itinerary covering Star Wars, Vikings, Harry Potter, Braveheart and more. Driving routes, distances, and practical advice.
Saving Private Ryan: Why Curracloe Beach is Better Than Normandy
Visit the real Omaha Beach from Saving Private Ryan — filmed in Wexford, not Normandy. Guide to Curracloe Beach, the Raven Nature Reserve, and practical visiting advice.
P.S. I Love You: A Romantic Guide to the Wicklow Mountains
Follow Gerry and Holly's journey through the Wicklow Mountains. Guide to the meeting bridge, Brittas Bay, Lough Tay, and Johnnie Fox's Pub with practical driving advice.
Hollywood in Ireland: The Ultimate Guide to Film & TV Locations
The complete guide to Ireland's film locations. From Star Wars to Vikings, Braveheart to Harry Potter — discover where your favourite movies were filmed and how to visit them.
Game of Thrones Territory: A Guide to the Dark Hedges & Winterfell
Explore the real Westeros in Northern Ireland. Complete guide to the Dark Hedges, Castle Ward Winterfell, and Causeway Coast filming locations with insider access tips.
Star Wars in Ireland: How to Visit Skellig Michael & Malin Head
Visit the real Ahch-To from The Last Jedi. Guide to Skellig Michael boat trips & Malin Head filming locations, with insider tips on weather, bookings & private driver advantages.
The Banshees of Inisherin: Visiting Achill Island & Inis Mór
Visit the real Inisherin from the Oscar-nominated film. Guide to Achill Island and Inis Mór filming locations, with ferry tips, weather advice & private driver logistics.
Harry Potter & The Cliffs of Moher: Finding the Horcrux Cave
Discover the real Horcrux cave location from Harry Potter. Guide to the Cliffs of Moher filming site, boat tour options & how a private driver connects it to other film locations.