So just who was Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick’s Day falls on 17th March every year, and it’s one of the biggest national holidays in Ireland. Just why is this Saint so important to us, and what’s the story behind him? Read on to find out more …
St Brigid’s Day
St Brigid’s Day is Ireland’s newest public holiday and falls on February 1st. It marks the beginning of spring in the traditional Irish calendar. It is an important festival for rural ancestors as it ushers in a new season of hope and growth after a long, dark winter. Spring into Ireland and plan your private…
autumn | fall | folklore | halloween | Holiday Season | National Holidays | Uncategorized
Autumn shades, crackling fires and pumpkins galore.
While the summer sun has its appeal, flashings of warm auburn beams lighting up the rolling rustic Irish landscape really show Ireland at its best. Home of Halloween or “Oíche Shamhna” as it’s called in Ireland, October is the perfect time for a vacation to Ireland. From roaring log fires, apple harvests, warming seasonal menus…
Opening Hours – Christmas & New Years 2024
Happy Holidays! We wish you and yours the happiest and healthiest holiday season and hope that 2025 brings you lots of joy and laughter. We’ve had a busy year in 2024 and so are looking forward to a little break over the Christmas Season. Our Office will be open on the following dates: Dec 24th,…
Adventure | beach | Castles | Culture | Experiences | Uncategorized
Take a Taylor Swift inspired trip of Ireland
As Taylor Swift continues her record-breaking Eras tour with a series of upcoming gigs in Dublin, fans travel across the world to attend her highly anticipated concerts. This weekend, Swift will be in Ireland but did you know she already has many links to the Emerald Isle. Inspired by a recent article created by Failte…
Ancestors | Culture | Experiences | Family | Uncategorized
Uniquely Irish Festivals and Fairs
One of the benefits of holidaying with Ireland Chauffeur Travel is our knowledge. Travel with us allows for truly private tours of Ireland. Aside from the beautiful sites around the Emerald Island, the wonderful hotels and the endless culinary options, we like to think that the real value is in our expertise. We really do…
Opening Hours – Christmas & New Years 2023
Happy Holidays! We wish you and yours the happiest and healthiest holiday season and hope that 2024 brings you lots of joy and laughter. We’ve had a busy year in 2023 and so are looking forward to a little break over the Christmas Season. Our Office will be open on the following dates: Dec 22nd:…
Gift Ideas for someone planning a trip to Ireland
If someone you love is planning a trip to Ireland, here are some great gift ideas they will love… For the Music Buffs Bono – artist, activist, and the lead singer of U2 – has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the…
Holiday Season in Ireland
Winter is a blissful time to visit Ireland. Though famed for greenness, Ireland in Winter is something quite rare and beautiful. While it’s true that winter is the darkest season in Ireland, the shorter days have many advantages as they give way to some dramatic sunsets and sunrises. This is also the season where you…
