Inroads Ireland Tours

12/02/2025

❤️Who needs Romeo and Juliet when you have Diarmuid and Gráinne! A true tale of star crossed lovers, Gráinne was the chosen bride of non other than Finn McCool (yes, of Giant's Causeway fame), but met Diarmuid at the betrothal banquet. They took their love on the road, hiding from place to place while pursued by the mighty warrior giant. Their last hideout took them to the highest cave in Ireland which you might be able to spot on the Gleniff Horseshoe valley just north of . 💚 Happy Valentine's Day! 🥰🥰
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31/01/2025

Five fast facts about St. Brigid, whom we celebrate on February 1st:
1. St. Brigid is the only female of the three patron saints of Ireland (along with St. Patrick and St. Columcille)
2. St. Brigid was born in Ireland (Dundalk) to a pagan King of Leinster and a Christian Pictish slave.
3. St. Brigid created the reed cross when tending to the death of a pagan, who converted to Christianity just before his death.
4. St. Brigid was a champion of the poor, often giving away her father's treasures so that the poor could barter it for food.
5. (and our favorite) St. Brigid's day was declared a national holiday in Ireland beginning in 2023.
If you happen to be on the Go North tour, you can visit this lovely stained glass portrait of St. Brigid in St. Mary of the Rosary Church in the charming town of Cong.

Photo By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87407565

Join Inroads Ireland Tours in 2025 for a small group guided tour of Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, or Western Ireland. An authentic, fun off the beaten track travel experience guided by Irish experts!

23/01/2025

It's time........ to start planning for Ireland! 🛫 ☘️😀. Make 2025 the year to discover (or rediscover) Ireland. Come join us and find out why Inroads Ireland's intimate and immersive tours are the best way to experience Ireland. Comment👇if Ireland is on your bucket list for 2025!

19/12/2024

Join Inroads Ireland Tours in 2025 for a small group guided tour of Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, or Western Ireland. An authentic, fun off the beaten track travel experience guided by Irish experts!

22/11/2024

Cliffs of Moher covered by snow ❄️ this morning. The light and stormy clouds reminded me Arctic Circle up at north of Norway. Amazing to see Ireland like this ☘️

06/11/2024

One of our favorite meals in Ireland, oh the humble but delicious fish and chips. Whether from a "chipper" or a fine seafood restaurant, we're always on the hunt for new places. Do you have a favorite "chipper" in Ireland? 💚😀

30/10/2024

Happy Halloween! Did you know that Halloween has many associations with Ireland? One such myth is that Halloween has its origins in Oweynagat, or the Cave of the Cats outside of Roscommon, Ireland. Also known as the Gate to Hell, legend has it that once a year, on Halloween, the gate is weakened allowing spirits to emerge and wander with the living. Those on this side of the gate dressed up in order to "blend in" and be left alone. What do you think? 👻👿🙀 🎃🎃

Oweynagat is a cave linked to many colourful tales in Irish folklore, especially around Halloween

02/10/2024

☘️ Well that's a wrap! Thank you to all our guests for a wonderful 2024 season! Sharing some special memories. Will we see YOU in 2025? 💚☘️🥰☘️

12/09/2024

Did you know that by some accounts there are 172 dolmens (or portal tombs) in Ireland dating from between 5500 to 2500 BC? Very few of these have been excavated and those that have sometimes revealed bones and other burial items, leading to speculation that dolmens were used for burial rituals or other ceremonial purposes. But just how did they get those capstones on top and how are they still standing?? 🤔🤔 ☘️

25/08/2024

Don't miss out! Early Bird Pricing ends in 7 days!! Reserve your tour now and save $150/per reservation. Prices increase on Sept 1st. Ireland is calling you in 2025. 😍

️☘️ 2025 Tour dates are live!! Go South, Go West or Go North tours! 😃 New in 2025, select Go South tours offer an Irish dinner demo at the Tannery Restaurant! Book before August 31, 2024 and save $150 per reservation with Early Bird rates. Combine it with our COMBO discount to save even more. We can't wait to show you Ireland!☘️☘️

10/08/2024

☘️ Will we see you at IrishFest in Milwaukee next week? 🇮🇪 Come find us 🕵 in the Travel area and learn about our intimate and immersive, off the beaten track tours for 2025. Early bird discount ends August 31st!! 💚

Small group, back roads, one-week, guided mini-coach tours of Ireland! Learn more at https://inroadsireland.com

31/07/2024

We went off the beaten track looking for Ireland's riches and found this! What do you think?? 🔍🕵️‍♂️💚

06/07/2024

Go North 💚😍

19/06/2024

☘️☘️ 2025 Tour dates are live!! Go South, Go West or Go North tours! 😃 New in 2025, select Go South tours offer an Irish dinner demo at the Tannery Restaurant! Book before August 31, 2024 and save $150 per reservation with Early Bird rates. Combine it with our COMBO discount to save even more. We can't wait to show you Ireland in 2025! 💚😍

12/05/2024

So excited to start our first 2024 Go South tour in a week! 💚😍
Yes, you can still join us this summer! And, until May 20, 2024, take $300/pp off these select tours:
-Go South: June 24-July 01
-Go North: July 01- 08
-Go West: July 29-Aug 05
You must call first to see if space is available. Applies to new bookings only. Don't wait! ☘️☘️

01/05/2024

Did you know that May 1st is Bealtaine in Ireland? Marking the beginning of summer, Bealtaine is steeped in ancient Celtic tradition. It's a time when bonfires blazed across the countryside, symbolizing purification and protection. Communities gathered to dance around the flames, sharing in festivities that honor fertility and the renewal of the land. 🔥 On a more mundane level, it marked the day the cattle were driven to pasture for the summer. 🐃🐮Today, Bealtaine is still celebrated nationally across Ireland during the entire month of May, with festivals and events taking place from Di**le to Galway to Tipperary. If you'd rather celebrate in the more traditional manner, however, you can still find a good bonfire at the Hill of Uisneach's Fire Festival shown below. Now we think that's the proper way to connect with your inner Druid! 🧙💚

20/04/2024

“Such a great mix of very interesting and unique places and things to visit along with the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery along the way and also spend time enjoying the towns. I also really appreciated and enjoyed the timing and location of the lunch and break stops along the way.” -Dianne