Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Diving West Cork: Seals, Kelp Forests & the Kowloon Bridge Wreck
Diving West Cork delivers seals, kelp forests and the famous Kowloon Bridge wreck. Here's where to go, what to expect, and how to dive it safely.
Dry Suit Diving in Ireland: What You Need to Know About Cold Water
Cold water defines Irish diving. Learn how dry suits work, what to wear underneath, how to weight yourself, and the skills that keep you comfortable.
Scuba Diving Certifications in Ireland: PADI, SSI & Dive School Guide
From Open Water to Divemaster, here's how scuba diving certifications work in Ireland, the difference between PADI and SSI, and where to train in cold water.
Scuba Diving in Ireland: The Complete Guide to Dive Sites, Wrecks & Seal Snorkelling
Ireland's cold Atlantic water hides seals, shipwrecks, kelp forests and coastal caves. Plan your scuba, freediving or seal snorkelling trip with this guide.
Diving Donegal: Sea Stacks, Wrecks & Clear Atlantic Water
Donegal has some of Ireland's clearest dive water, dramatic sea stacks, and wreck sites few divers ever reach. Here is where to go and how to plan it.
Freediving in Ireland: Breath-Hold Diving on the West Coast
Freediving in Ireland means one breath, cold clear water and kelp forests along the Atlantic edge. Here is where to start, what to expect and why a local guide matters.
Night Diving in Ireland: Bioluminescence & Marine Life After Dark
Night diving in Ireland reveals bioluminescence, nocturnal marine life and wrecks few divers ever see. Here's where to go, what to expect, and how to stay safe.
Seal Snorkelling in Ireland: Where to Swim with Atlantic Grey Seals
Swim with Atlantic grey seals in Ireland's cold, clear water. Here's where to go, what to expect, and how to snorkel responsibly with a local guide.
Scuba Diving in Ireland for Beginners: What Your First Open Water Dive Feels Like
New to scuba diving? Ireland's cold, clear water is more beginner-friendly than you think. Here's what your first open water dive actually feels like.