Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
The Quiet Man in Cong: Visiting the Cottage & The Pat Cohan Bar
Visit the real locations from John Ford's classic film. Guide to Cong village, Pat Cohan's Pub, the White O'Morn cottage ruins & Ashford Castle grounds.
The Water of Life: The Ultimate Guide to Irish Whiskey & Breweries
The complete guide to Irish whiskey: Dublin distilleries, Cork's Midleton, Bushmills history, poitín, gin schools, pub etiquette, and the ultimate 5-day tasting road trip itinerary.
Jameson Midleton Tour Review: Inside Ireland's Biggest Distillery
See where Jameson is actually made at the Midleton Distillery in Cork. Working production, cask opening ceremonies, and premium tastings that Bow Street cannot match.
What is Poitín? Ireland's 'Illegal' Moonshine Explained
Poitín: Ireland's outlawed moonshine, banned for 336 years, now legal. Learn the history, where to taste authentic versions at Micil Distillery, and how to avoid the bad stuff.
Irish Gin Schools: Make Your Own Bottle at Listoke & Drumshanbo
Distill your own gin at Ireland's top gin schools. Choose botanicals, operate copper stills, and take home a custom bottle. A hands-on alternative to whiskey tours.
Irish Pub Etiquette: How to Order a Pint, The Round System & 'The Split'
Master Irish pub etiquette: the round system, Guinness protocol, catching the barman's eye, and avoiding tourist mistakes. Stop being a visitor, start being welcome.
Drink Driving Laws in Ireland: Why You Need a Designated Driver
Ireland's drink driving limit is 50mg - roughly one small drink. Penalties are automatic: 12-month ban, €400+ fine, criminal record. Here's how to stay legal.
Best Dublin Whiskey Tours: Teeling, Roe & Co, and Pearse Lyons
Dublin's whiskey renaissance: compare Teeling's craft innovation, Roe & Co's rooftop views, and Pearse Lyons' church conversion. The new wave vs Jameson Bow Street.
Jameson vs Guinness Tour: Which Dublin Giant is Better?
Jameson Bow Street vs Guinness Storehouse: crowds, tastings, value, and which is worth your time. Plus how to do both safely with a private driver.