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10 Essentials you need to pack for your Ireland Trip

You know you’re Irish when...
you say “I’m grand” while clearly not grand,
hold a funeral-level goodbye at the door,
and can’t drink tea unless it’s borderline scalding. ☕🇮🇪

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In today’s email:

• 10 Essentials you need to pack for your Ireland Trip

• From Our Love Ireland Community - Do You Remember Your First Trip To Ireland?

• How much does it really rain in Ireland?

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - When Whiskey Is Whiskey And Water Is Water

• Around The Web: -We had lunch in the best place to live in Northern Ireland and it was award winning, Ireland’s cheapest pub charging nearly half price for same insane Temple Bar receipt round of drinks, Could This Be Your Town?. and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media - Ireland Will Never Forget

• Irish Food You Will Love - It’s called Shepherd’s Pie.

• The Craic - The Fastest Reel in the West, Ireland 1972

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10 Essentials you need to pack for your Ireland Trip

You are excited about your Ireland trip and it is time to pack. Below are 10 more essentials that you will need for your trip.

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Do You Remember Your First Trip To Ireland?

Robert McPherson

My wife and I have been there twice. The first time was in 2013, when we took a tour and loved it. The second time was last year, and we loved every part of Ireland. Such beauty and the people are just amazing. If I had to pick our favorite, it would be the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry.

Marion Topping

A wee fry in my Uncle Vinny's kitchen x

Daniel McCaffrey

Glendaloch, when we (mum and me) approached, there was a beautiful harpist gently drawing delicate fingers over golden strings making an unbelievable score to a magnificent scene. What drew Kevin to such a place?

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How much does it really rain in Ireland?

Let’s be honest, it would be advisable to take the right clothes and also an umbrella when visiting Ireland. Ireland is not known as the Emerald Isle for no reason other than the constant lush green landscape. To maintain it needs a lot of water.

Love to Visit Ireland

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

Which of the following is not located in County Dublin?

A. Trinity College
B. The Cliffs of Moher
C. Guinness Storehouse
D. Temple Bar

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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At The Bar

When Whiskey Is Whiskey And Water Is Water: The Pub Scene in ‘The Quiet Man’

“The Quiet Man” captures the essence of Irish culture and the picturesque beauty of its countryside. Many scenes for the film were shot in and around the village of Cong, County Mayo, particularly on the grounds of Ashford Castle.

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2 Million Followers And Growing - From One Simple Idea

What started as a simple idea—to celebrate Ireland’s beauty, culture, stories and people—has grown into something truly extraordinary.

We’re proud (and honestly a little overwhelmed) to share that Love Ireland has now surpassed 2 million followers across all platforms, making us the largest online Irish travel and culture community in the world.

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Around The Web

Musical Notes from Ireland. By Simon Taylor

Simon Taylor is a musician and classical guitarist based in Dublin. Formerly the CEO of Dublin's National Concert Hall

Ireland weather: Met Eireann explains rare atmospheric event that's causing mini heatwave

Ireland has been basking in unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with some areas of the country feeling more like mid-summer than early April

We had lunch in the best place to live in Northern Ireland and it was award winning

Dundrum is certainly enjoying its moment in the spotlight having been recently named the best place to live in Northern Ireland.

Ireland’s cheapest pub charging nearly half price for same insane Temple Bar receipt round of drinks

You could almost get two rounds of the same drinks in the Galway pub for the same price as one in Temple Bar.

Hugely Popular Irish Travel Blogger Explore With Criostoir Reveals Ireland's Best Spots

There's a good chance you have seen him in your Instagram feed. With 165k followers and views well into the Millions

Could This Be Your Town?

Have you ever wondered where your Irish ancestors came from? Maybe you've heard stories passed down through your family, or seen an old photo that made you curious about your roots. Across Ireland, there are towns filled with history, charm, and connections to the past—places where millions of people began their journey to a new life.

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

Ireland Will Never Forget

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

It’s called Shepherd’s Pie.

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

The Fastest Reel in the West, Ireland 1972

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Essentials you need to pack for your Ireland Trip

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