Stop Dreaming, Start Packing for your Ireland Vacation

Are you dreaming of seeing Ireland and even more curious about how to see Ireland on a budget?

Are you among the 70 million people of Irish descent from all corners of the globe who are part of the Irish Diaspora?

If getting to Ireland on a budget is part of your plan, let me help you turn that plan into a reality.

My name is Colette Connolly and welcome to my blog, Ireland on a Budget, which showcases all the great things to see and do in Ireland, with a focus on providing you with budget-friendly things to do. 

You can find out more about me in the About section of the website. 

Feel free to take a look around the site and follow Ireland on a Budget on social media for all the latest travel tips.

You can find information on planning, accommodation, car rental, and other travel tips below or feel free to use the green search bar as well. 

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TRAVEL NEWS FROM IRELAND

stone hits overlooking the sea Skellig Michael reopens
January 6, 2025 / County Kerry Attractions, Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael Reopens this Spring

Updated January 2025--Visitors interested in visiting Skellig Michael this year should know that the iconic attraction reopens this spring. This...
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January 2, 2025 / Dublin Attractions

Lunchtime Theater at Bewley’s Café Features Ireland's Top Talent

Lunchtime theater at Bewley's Cafe on Grafton Street in Dublin featuring some of Ireland’s top acting talent is an ideal...
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Grafton Street at Christmas
November 9, 2024 / Dublin Attractions, Ireland During the Holidays

Visiting Dublin for the Holidays: A Winter Wonderland of Lights

On Nov. 29th, Dublin city officials will turn on the holiday lights, launching its annual Winter Lights Festival that promises...
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a large building with a copper pot still outside Midleteon Distillery Experience
October 26, 2024 / County Cork Attractions, Whiskey Distilling in Ireland

Midleton Distillery Experience Highlights Jameson and Other Brands

Visitors looking for an immersive whiskey tasting experience will get it when they take the new Midleton Distillery Experience in...
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two ladies in dress talking Armagh Georgian Festival
October 22, 2024 / Armagh City, Festivals in Ireland

Armagh Georgian Festival, a Nod to City's History

A popular heritage festival in Armagh City will celebrate its unique Georgian history in December with a series of tours,...
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September 6, 2024 / Dublin Attractions, Irish Ancestry, Irish Emigration

Halloween-Themed Events at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

As the Halloween holiday draws near, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the popular attraction in Dublin, is unveiling two spine-tingling...
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musicians playing on a stage Howth Roots and Blues Festival
July 11, 2024 / Dublin Attractions, Dublin Seaside Villages, Music Festivals

Howth Roots and Blues Festival Offers Mostly Free Entertainment

Visitors coming to Dublin from Aug. 9th through the 11th may want to take DART train to the picturesque fishing...
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July 2, 2024 / New Attractions in Ireland

7 New Attractions in Ireland Worth Seeing

Visitors looking for things to do that are not often in many guidebook Top 10 lists may find these  7...
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a man pouring whiskey into a glass Northern Ireland Spirits Trail
June 6, 2024 / Whiskey Distilling in Ireland

Northern Ireland Spirits Trail Unveiled

First Published April 2023 and Updated June 2024--A new Spirits Trail in Northern Ireland is the latest in a variety...
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National Gallery of Ireland2
June 3, 2024 / Dublin Attractions, Free Attractions, National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland New Exhibitions

Tourists visiting Dublin for a couple of days won’t want to miss the free exhibitions at The National Gallery of...
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