Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Wreck Diving in Ireland: Best Submerged Ships, Submarines & Planes
From the Lusitania to the Kowloon Bridge, Ireland's coastline is a wreck diver's archive. Here's where to dive, what you'll see, and how to stay safe.
Altamont Gardens: Ireland's Most Romantic Garden
A complete guide to Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. Explore Ireland's most romantic garden, its rare plants, riverside walks, and how to visit with a local guide.
Birr Castle: Science, History and 120 Acres of Gardens
Birr Castle in County Offaly combines a 19th-century astronomical breakthrough with 120 acres of rare trees, riverside walks and formal gardens. Here's what to see.
Garden Tours in Ireland: How to Visit with a Local Guide
Plan the perfect Irish garden tour with a local guide. Discover the best gardens, what to expect, seasonal tips, and how to arrange a private or group visit.
Gardens & Great Houses of Ireland: The Complete Visitor's Guide
Plan your visit to Ireland's finest gardens and great houses. From Powerscourt to Kylemore Abbey, discover what to see, when to go, and how to explore with a local guide.
Ireland's Great Houses: Castletown, Emo Court and Russborough
A guide to three of Ireland's finest great houses: Castletown, Emo Court and Russborough. Explore Palladian architecture, designed landscapes and centuries of Irish history.
Walled Gardens of Ireland: A Forgotten Heritage
Ireland's walled gardens are a hidden heritage of Victorian horticulture, kitchen garden culture and lost estate economies. Here's where to find the best surviving examples.
Glenveagh Castle & Gardens: Donegal's Hidden Estate
Explore Glenveagh Castle and its gardens in the heart of County Donegal. History, walking trails, wildlife, and how to plan your visit to this remote estate.
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden: A Complete Visitor's Guide
Plan your visit to Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian walled garden in Connemara. History, what to see, opening times, and why a guide transforms the visit.