Irish Getaways Blog
Discover Ireland through local insights, travel guides, and cultural stories
Gougane Barra: The Hidden Valley Every Cork Visitor Should See
Discover Gougane Barra, West Cork's most beautiful hidden valley. Our guide covers the lakeside oratory, forest walks, St. Finbarr's hermitage, and how to visit this iconic Irish landscape.
Kerry Food Guide: Where Locals Eat from Dingle to Killarney
Discover Kerry's real food scene — from Dingle Bay lobster and farmhouse cheeses to smokehouses, farmers markets, and pubs where the music and the food both matter.
The Gap of Dunloe: How to Experience Kerry's Most Dramatic Pass
The Gap of Dunloe is one of Kerry's most photographed landscapes, but also one of the most mismanaged by independent visitors. This guide sorts the boat, pony trap, walking, and cycling options so you experience it properly.
Things to Do in Kerry: The Complete Guide to Ireland's Most Famous County
Kerry is where Irish tourism started, but the best of it is off the bus route. From the Ring of Kerry to the Dingle Peninsula, this guide covers what to do, where to eat, and how to experience the county like someone who knows it.
Kenmare: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore
Kenmare is where most visitors to Kerry simply drive through. Here is why it deserves to be the destination itself: the best food in the county, walks from the town centre, and a pace that lets you breathe.
The Kerry Gaeltacht: Irish Language and Culture in West Kerry
Explore the Kerry Gaeltacht on the Dingle Peninsula — where Irish is still spoken daily, traditional music fills the pubs, and a living culture rewards visitors who show respect.
The Dingle Peninsula: A Complete Visitor's Guide
The complete guide to the Dingle Peninsula: Slea Head Drive, Dingle town, the aquarium, distillery, Irish language, beaches, and why a local guide makes the difference.
Inch Beach and the Best Beaches in Kerry: An Atlantic Coast Guide
Kerry's beaches are Atlantic, wild, and nothing like the Mediterranean. From Inch's four-mile strand to Rossbeigh and St. Finian's Bay, here's what each offers.
The Ring of Kerry by Car: The Complete Driving Guide
The complete driving guide to the Ring of Kerry: direction, timing, 15 essential stops, where to stay, common mistakes, and why a private driver guide transforms the experience.