Irish Culture & History

The aim of any trip to Ireland is to soak up as much of it's rich and varied culture during your time on this great island, and our experienced team are available to help you plan the perfect tour. With it's own language, sports, music, food, literature and legend, there are plenty of aspects of it's customs and traditions for you to explore during your stay. Ireland's Celtic roots have been influenced greatly by the Vikings, the Normans and British rule to create an amazing story stretching back thousands of years.

We can help you to create the perfect itinerary to help you discover the history and culture of the Emerald Isle by including visits to the many museums dedicated to the complex history of the nation, or historical sights such as Newgrange, which is older than the Pyramids, and Dublin Castle, a focal point of Ireland’s story for a thousand years.

But one should also remember the importance of a visit to another of Ireland’s cultural institutions if you really want to understand what Irish life is really about; the Irish pub. As well as offering you the warm, welcoming company of the locals, and a great pint of Guinness, many also still offer great traditional Irish dishes such as coddle and boxty. And if you stick around into the evening there's the possibility of an impromptu Irish music session.

The impact of Irish culture has been felt around the world due to the influence of the Irish diaspora, with it's great poets, writers and artists gaining international acclaim, and you'll find plenty of museums in both Dublin and beyond which will offer you the chance to learn more about it's literary and artistic greats.

You can also look to immerse yourself in some others experiences which encapsulate Irish culture, such as a visit to a Gaelic football or Hurling match, or maybe pay a trip to one of the regions where the Irish language is still spoken on a daily basis.

Contact us today and let us help you design a trip that not only helps you discover more about the great history and culture of Ireland, but also makes you feel a part of it.