Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
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.
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.