Eat Where Dubliners Eat

A visitor asked on an Irish travel Facebook group "Where should I eat in Dublin?". I cringed as I read the predictable responses given by other tourists; The Hairy Lemon, The Church, The Brazen Head, and Boxty. They may be fine places to eat but I don'

Where To Stay in Killarney

Killarney is Ireland's most popular tourist town because it is so central for all of Kerry's natural attractions like the Ring Of Kerry & Killarney National Park. The problem is that there are so many places to stay that you can be overwhelmed by choices. I&

One Day In Dublin Itinerary

One day isn't near enough to even scratch the surface of what to see in Dublin, but if that's all you have, this itinerary will show you the main sights in the city in the morning, then a coastal walk in the afternoon to see the

Sligo is the place to avoid the Summer crowds

What To Do In Sligo Sligo is too often ignored by tourists, but Irish people know all about it. We spend our active weekends here, to hike, golf, surf and for solitude. Sligo is home to Ireland's most iconic mountain and Europe's second biggest wave. Do

8 Steps To Fly Through Dublin Airport US Preclearance

Welcome To The US (in Dublin) When you fly from Dublin to the US, you clear US immigration and customs in Dublin Airport instead of when you land in the US. This is thanks to Dublin Airport's US Preclearance facility, one of the few in the world. Here&

Mayo: Where the Wild Atlantic Way Actually Feels Wild

County Mayo is home to my single favorite scenic spot in all of Ireland. A place that even had jaded old "I've seen everything in Ireland" me actually shouting out with joy when I stumbled upon it. And I wasn't even embarrassed by my

Kerry. Ireland's Magical Kingdom

Kerry: Ireland’s Most Beautiful County Kerry is the kind of place that makes you pull over every ten minutes just to say “wow”. It’s remote, rugged, and relentlessly beautiful. That’s why it’s called The Kingdom. But.....I've been going to Kerry for 40+ years

5 Days in West Cork. The Ireland visitors miss

I'm just back from my summer holidays in Cork and more specifically, West Cork. This is an absolutely gorgeous part of Ireland. Irish people know all about it but North American visitors don't. 80% of them follow the crowded trail from Blarney to Killarney and miss

A Walk from Trinity College to Guinness Storehouse in Dublin

Dublin Without Maps Dublin's twisted streets confuse visitors. Vikings cities weren't built for tourists. My solution is routes which follows one main street. Like a walking subway line, with stops on and just off the route. Never worry about getting lost! Dame Route The Dame Street

What to Do in Dublin by a Dublin Tour Guide

Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and the guides online are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by influencers who once spent a day in the same crowded tourist spots as everyone else. I'm a Dublin tour guide. I walk the

The Mizen Head Peninsula. Many skip it. You shouldn't!

The Mizen Peninsula packs so much into its small space. It's a fantastic day drive where you see tiny villages, beaches, cliffs to rival the famous ones and much less tourists. You'll hear way more Irish accents than overseas ones today. Follow locals, we know the

The Dublin Jet Lag Tour. When you land too early to check-in

Perfect for when you've landed & your hotel room isn't ready This is why I created the Jetlag Tour. I've flown from the US to Ireland more than 100 times myself and I know exactly what it's like to have to kill