Traveling in Ireland

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Welcome to “Traveling in Ireland,” the podcast where Jody Halsted, your go-to Ireland travel expert, chats with locals about their areas and tourism businesses. Listen for laid-back conversations that spill the beans on the best places and experiences Ireland has to offer. From the buzz of Dublin to the tranquil spots in County Kerry, we’re diving into it all. Get ready for stories, insights, and tips that go beyond the guidebooks. Plus, I’ll be dishing out some Ireland travel tips to make your trip smoother than a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. Whether you’re a newbie or a frequent flyer to Ireland, this podcast is your shortcut to the real deal. Grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and let’s chat all things Ireland on “Traveling in Ireland” with Jody Halsted.

Episode Date
Your Invitation to Explore Ireland (with Me)
Jul 25, 2025
Ireland’s Underrated Attractions(how to add them to your itinerary & escape the crowds)
Jul 22, 2025
Irish Festival Fun: My 2 Stops + How to Make the Most of Yours
Jul 18, 2025
Do You Need Travel Insurance for an Ireland Vacation
Jul 15, 2025
3 Dublin Dining Spots Worth Planning Your Day Around
Jul 11, 2025
A Golfer’s Guide to Ireland
Jul 08, 2025
Why Don’t Irish Accommodations Have Air Conditioning?
Jul 04, 2025
Ireland for Christmas? Advice You NEED Before Booking Your Flights
Jul 01, 2025
What a “Double Room” Really Means in Ireland (and How to Book the Right Bed)
Jun 27, 2025
County Tipperary Beyond the Rock: Make It More Than a Pit Stop
Jun 24, 2025
Booking Newgrange and Kilmainham Gaol with (or without) an OPW Card
Jun 20, 2025
Ireland Vacation Packing Tips: What to Take & What to Leave Home
Jun 17, 2025
When Not to Visit Blarney Castle (and How to Time It Right)
Jun 13, 2025
Step Into Morrissey’s: Abbeyleix’s Timeless Irish Pub
Jun 10, 2025
Should You Accept a Rental Car Upgrade? Here’s How to Decide
Jun 06, 2025
The 7 Wonders of Ireland
Jun 03, 2025
Parking in Irish Cities: What You Need to Know Before You Drive In
May 30, 2025
Discovering Loop Head Peninsula: Ireland’s Rugged Beauty Without the Crowds
May 27, 2025
Tips for Ireland Vacations in the Off-Season
May 20, 2025
The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship in Dublin
May 16, 2025
Why ‘Winging It’ Might Not Be the Best Plan for Your Ireland Vacation
May 13, 2025
Arrive in Dublin, Depart from Shannon: Why to Consider this Itinerary Tweak
May 09, 2025
Driving from Dublin to Killarney: Two Scenic Routes, One Incredible Day
May 06, 2025
Lovely Laois
May 02, 2025
Can You Book Flights too Early?
Apr 29, 2025
Old Irish Traditions That Survive in Modern Ireland with Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Apr 25, 2025
Ireland at Your Own Pace: Smart Tips for a Trip Without the Rush
Apr 22, 2025
Day Trips from Dublin (no car required!)
Apr 18, 2025
Derry Guided Tours
Apr 15, 2025
Getting the Most Helpful Advice from Travel Forums
Apr 10, 2025
When is the Best Time to Visit Irish Gardens?
Apr 08, 2025
Experience the Famine Story at Gorta in Northern Ireland
Apr 04, 2025
On-and-Off the Tourist Path in Ulster
Apr 02, 2025
Mid Ulster – the Heart of Northern Ireland
Apr 01, 2025
A Tasty Trip into County Down at Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen
Mar 26, 2025
Tips to Plan a Memorable Multigenerational Trip to Ireland
Mar 25, 2025
How to Live & Work in Ireland for a Year
Mar 18, 2025
Welcome to Horse Country: Ireland’s Equestrian Heartland
Mar 11, 2025
Choosing the Best Mobile Connectivity for Your Ireland Vacation
Mar 04, 2025
Cliffs of Moher in 2025: Safety and Tips
Feb 25, 2025
10 Steps to a Perfect Ireland Vacation Itinerary
Feb 18, 2025
Landed Very Early at Dublin Airport? Here’s What to Do!
Feb 11, 2025
Ireland Car Rental CDW Insurance
Feb 04, 2025
Ireland Rental Car Insurance: What is CDW Coverage and Why Do I Need It?
Feb 03, 2025
Your Final Night in Ireland: How Close to the Airport Should You Stay?
Jan 28, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Car Rental in Ireland {2025 Guide}
Jan 24, 2025
Unveiling the Secrets of County Kerry (get off the tourist trail)
Jan 21, 2025
The Best Time to Visit Ireland
Jan 14, 2025
Hiring a Driver in Ireland {2025 Guide}
Jan 11, 2025
Money Saving Tips for Your Ireland Vacation
Jan 07, 2025
Essential Travel Tips for Ireland in 2025
Dec 31, 2024
Visit Belleek Pottery in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Dec 19, 2024
Paperwork & Passports: The Documents You Need to Visit Ireland
Dec 05, 2024
Last Minute Irish Gifts to Give in 2024
Nov 28, 2024
A Taste of Ireland: Corbett’s Traditional Irish Food Experience
Nov 21, 2024
Waterford, Ireland’s European City of Christmas
Nov 14, 2024
Navigating Ireland: Comparing Costs and Experiences of Hiring a Private Driver vs. Renting a Car
Nov 07, 2024
Halloween, Samhain, and Tlachtga
Oct 31, 2024
Ireland Itinerary Inspiration: The Heart of Ireland
Oct 17, 2024
A (Brief) History of Corned Beef in Ireland
Oct 09, 2024
Musical History Tour of Dublin with Fiona Dalton
Oct 03, 2024
The National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park and the National Famine Way
Oct 03, 2024
5 Common Mistakes When Planning an Ireland Vacation
Sep 26, 2024
Guide to Eating Well During Your Ireland Vacation
Sep 19, 2024
Discover Ireland’s Hidden Charms: Fall and Winter Travel Insights
Sep 12, 2024
Encounters with Irish Mythology – Amazing Irish Experiences
Sep 05, 2024
Can You Collect VAT Refund If You Aren’t Flying Directly Home from Ireland?
Aug 29, 2024
Getting Up to Shenanigans in Kilkenny
Aug 22, 2024
Best Ireland Car Rentals for Families & Groups
Aug 08, 2024
The Byrne Brothers – Live from Iowa Irish Fest (podcast)
Aug 07, 2024
Singer/ Songwriter Enda Reilly – Live from Iowa Irish Fest (podcast)
Aug 06, 2024
Irish Rebel Songs with Davy Holden – Live from Iowa Irish Fest (podcast)
Aug 05, 2024
Michael Londra – Live from Iowa Irish Fest (Podcast)
Aug 04, 2024
Powerscourt Estate: The Crown Jewel of County Wicklow
Aug 01, 2024
Tips for Attending an Irish Festival
Jul 25, 2024
The Irish Dance Experience in Galway
Jul 18, 2024
Dublin With Kids from Toddler to Teen: Family Friendly Attractions, Activities & Eateries
Jul 11, 2024
Here’s How to Do Laundry During Your Ireland Vacation
Jul 04, 2024
3 Important Documents to Check BEFORE Your Ireland Vacation
Jun 27, 2024
How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Ireland
Jun 20, 2024
Afternoon Tea in Ireland – Amazing Ireland Experiences
Jun 13, 2024
The Easiest Car Rental at Dublin Airport
Jun 06, 2024
Visiting Inis Mór and the Aran Islands
May 30, 2024
What Must be Booked in Advance in Ireland?
May 23, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Multigenerational Family Travel in Ireland
May 20, 2024
How Much Touring Can You Do in One Day in Ireland?
May 16, 2024
Cool Facts about Ireland Winter Vacations
May 15, 2024
County Limerick: Beyond the Tourist Trail
May 09, 2024
Birds of Prey Demonstrations and Hawk Walks – Amazing Ireland Experiences
May 03, 2024
Tips for Using Your Mobile Phone in Ireland
Apr 28, 2024
Ireland’s Most Visited Heritage Sites(2023)
Apr 25, 2024
Is a Toll Pass Necessary in Ireland?
Apr 11, 2024
30+ Driving in Ireland Tips to Help Tourists Safely Navigate the Country
Apr 09, 2024
How and When to Get Euros for Your Ireland Vacation
Apr 04, 2024
Exploring County Cavan: A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Mar 28, 2024
Final Day in Ireland- Spring 2024
Mar 15, 2024
Highs and Lows on the Ring of Kerry
Mar 14, 2024
Wild Atlantic Way from Lahinch to Sneem
Mar 13, 2024
Kilkee: County Clare’s Victorian Village
Mar 11, 2024
Aillwee Burren Experience
Mar 10, 2024
The New Book of Kells Experience in Dublin
Mar 09, 2024
Live from Ireland March 9 – 16
Mar 07, 2024
Experiential Travel in Ireland
Feb 29, 2024
The Story Behind Traveling in Ireland
Feb 22, 2024
Enchanting Gardens in Ireland – Amazing Irish Experiences
Feb 15, 2024
Ireland’s Top 10 Visitor Attractions in 2024 (and expert tips for visiting)
Feb 08, 2024
Explore County Cavan from Hawthorn Lodge
Feb 01, 2024
Round Towers – Amazing Ireland Experiences
Jan 25, 2024
Ireland Shopping Tips – Best Souvenirs & the VAT | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 142
Jan 24, 2024
Best Family Travel Spots in Ireland
Jan 18, 2024
VAT Refund Ireland | Shopping Tips for 2024
Jan 18, 2024
Touring with an Ireland Driver Guide
Jan 14, 2024
Barnahown B&B and Adventures in the Galtee Mountains
Jan 11, 2024
2024 Ireland Travel Tips
Jan 04, 2024
Answers to the Most Often Asked Ireland Vacation Questions
Dec 28, 2023
Fun, Free Ireland Itineraries
Dec 21, 2023
How to Plan Your Ireland Vacation – Step-by-Step
Dec 14, 2023
Why You Should Visit Dublin in January
Dec 08, 2023
Last Minute Irish Gifts to Give in 2023
Dec 07, 2023
Autumn Bounty Tour | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 184
Nov 23, 2023
Why You Might Want to Pack an Ireland Road Map | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 183
Nov 16, 2023
Best Ireland Road Map for Your Vacation
Nov 15, 2023
How to Have Authentic Irish Experiences | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 182
Nov 09, 2023
Landing in the US After Clearing US Customs in Ireland
Nov 02, 2023
Favorite Irish Recipes for Fall | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 180
Oct 31, 2023
10 Tips for an Authentic Ireland Vacation (plus the #1 thing all travelers should do)
Oct 30, 2023
Ireland Taxi Tips
Oct 26, 2023
Easy Irish Words for Your Vacation
Oct 24, 2023
Things to do in Kinsale, Ireland
Oct 05, 2023
How to Start Planning an Ireland Vacation
Sep 30, 2023
Finding Rooms for 3 (or more) in Ireland
Sep 27, 2023
Tipping a Private Driver Guide | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 174
Sep 24, 2023
My Ireland Vacation Planner & Journal Offer | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 173
Sep 22, 2023
Travel Tip: Don’t Forget You’re on Vacation + Killashee House Hotel
Sep 21, 2023
Hawkeye School of Falconry and Lyrath Estate
Sep 19, 2023
Waterford Art Glass
Sep 17, 2023
How Hard is it to Drive in Ireland?
Sep 16, 2023
Guinness is from Cashel
Sep 13, 2023
Tipping in Ireland
Sep 12, 2023
Which City Gaol Should I Visit in Ireland? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 165
Sep 11, 2023
Do I Need to Rent a Car for My Entire Ireland Vacation? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 164
Sep 10, 2023
Hurling in Kilkenny
Sep 09, 2023
Can I Use 3rd Party Rental Car Insurance in Ireland?
Sep 06, 2023
Hosted by Ollie Gleeson of Ollie’s Tours
Sep 04, 2023
Kilkenny Saturday Market
Sep 02, 2023
Is it Easy to Use Public Transportation in Dublin?
Sep 01, 2023
What Are the 3 Best Things to Do in Dublin?
Aug 31, 2023
Is Aer Lingus Business Class Worth the Cost?
Aug 30, 2023
Is This the Smallest Hotel Room in Dublin?
Aug 29, 2023
Southeast Ireland’s Celtic Coast
Aug 17, 2023
Heart of Ireland Tour | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 155
Aug 03, 2023
Visiting Ireland in January – What You Can Really Expect
Jul 26, 2023
Weddings & Vow Renewals in Ireland with Coastal Ceremonies
Jul 20, 2023
Ballyhoura Country in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Jul 06, 2023
Tour the West of Ireland from Bruff, County Limerick
Jul 03, 2023
Traveling in Ireland Podcast Highlights from the First 101 Episodes
Jun 22, 2023
Learn Hurling in Kilkenny
Jun 08, 2023
Using a Leap Card in Dublin (and Across Ireland)
May 25, 2023
Ireland Driving Tips for Tourists | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 148
Apr 21, 2023
Best Ireland Souvenirs for Everyone in Your Family
Apr 13, 2023
Shannon Airport: Tips for Arrivals and Departures
Mar 26, 2023
Always Ireland with Author Jack Kavanagh
Mar 09, 2023
2023 Ireland Travel Tips | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 144
Feb 23, 2023
Avondale: County Wicklow’s Newest “Old” Destination
Feb 09, 2023
All the Tasty Tips for Eating in Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 141
Jan 12, 2023
Ireland Flight Tips + How to Beat Jet Lag | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 140
Dec 29, 2022
Getting Euros for Your Ireland Vacation | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 139
Dec 22, 2022
Traveling to Ireland: Sleeping During Your Flight and Combating Jet Lag
Dec 19, 2022
Packing Tips for Your Ireland Vacation | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 137
Dec 13, 2022
Ireland Vacation Clothing | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 136
Dec 03, 2022
What to Wear in Ireland: Month by Month Guide to What to Pack for an Ireland Vacation
Nov 29, 2022
8 Steps to Rent a Car in Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 135
Nov 24, 2022
How to Get Around Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 134
Nov 17, 2022
Accommodation in Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 133
Nov 14, 2022
How to Travel Around Ireland: Buses, Trains, Boats & Automobiles
Nov 09, 2022
Best Places to Stay in Ireland: Lodging Advice for Your Vacation
Nov 07, 2022
Follow These 4 Tips to Create Your Perfect Ireland Itinerary
Nov 03, 2022
Tips for Booking Flights to Ireland
Oct 27, 2022
Tips for Booking Your Flight to Ireland
Oct 26, 2022
What Documents Do I Need to Visit Ireland? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 129
Oct 13, 2022
Traveling in Ireland Tours 2023 | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 128
Oct 05, 2022
How Much Does an Ireland Vacation Cost? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 127
Sep 29, 2022
How Long Should Your Ireland Vacation Last?
Sep 22, 2022
When to Visit Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 125
Sep 15, 2022
When to Begin Planning Your Ireland Vacation
Sep 08, 2022
Waterford Travel Tips with Clodagh Fitzgerald
Jul 07, 2022
Connemara with Colleen Joyce
Jun 23, 2022
Touring County Clare with Ollie Gleeson
May 26, 2022
Dandering around Derrie
May 12, 2022
Ashford Castle Experiences
Apr 28, 2022
Money Saving Tips for Your Ireland Vacation {2022} | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 117
Apr 14, 2022
The Burren Farm Experience
Feb 10, 2022
Best Tours of Ireland for Families
Nov 25, 2021
Irishisms with Author Denise Deegan | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 109
Nov 11, 2021
Discover the Sunny Southeast – A Family Friendly Tour of Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 108
Aug 26, 2021
Kinsale, County Cork with Clodagh FitzGerald
Aug 12, 2021
Caring for Clonacody House
Jun 10, 2021
5 Things to Consider Before You Book an Ireland Vacation Package | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 103
Mar 27, 2021
How Much Does It Cost To Go To Ireland?
Feb 26, 2021
A Tasty Trip into County Down at Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen
Jan 28, 2021
Guided Ireland Tours 2021
Sep 17, 2020
Can I Travel to Ireland Now? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 96
Jul 24, 2020
Ireland Travel Predictions | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 94
May 07, 2020
Ireland’s Ancient East with Neil Jackman
Apr 16, 2020
Ireland’s Archaeological History with Queens University Belfast
Apr 02, 2020
Should You Buy That Great Vacation Package?
Mar 19, 2020
How NOT to Lose All Your Money if You Have to Cancel Your Vacation
Mar 05, 2020
Tracing Your Irish Ancestry with the Irish Family History Centre
Feb 06, 2020
Scattery Island Tours
Jan 04, 2020
Taste Ireland with Adventure Trails Tours
Nov 14, 2019
The Heart of the Burren with Tony Kirby
Nov 02, 2019
Hello from Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 79
Sep 14, 2019
Rebroadcast: Old Irish Traditions with Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Aug 18, 2019
Finding Amelia Earhart in Ireland
Aug 03, 2019
Rebroadcast: Ireland Vacation Package Tips
Jul 21, 2019
Ashford Castle – 80 Years of Hospitality
Jul 05, 2019
Planning an Ireland Itinerary That Won’t Ruin Your Vacation
May 14, 2019
Surfing in Ireland with Ben Bennett
May 12, 2019
A Celtic Experience – The Best Guided Tour of Ireland
Apr 28, 2019
Atlantic Cruising with Doolin2Aran Ferries
Apr 07, 2019
Planning Your Ireland Vacation Budget
Mar 28, 2019
Temple Bar TradFest Tips with Francesca from Roots Music Rambler
Feb 24, 2019
Get Hooked on Sligo with Anthony Gray
Feb 10, 2019
Vintage Tea Tours in Dublin
Jan 27, 2019
Horseback Riding in County Clare at Castlefergus Riding Stables
Jan 13, 2019
Winterval in Waterford, Ireland’s Largest Christmas Festival
Dec 02, 2018
Visiting Four Amazing TradFest Venues in Dublin
Nov 11, 2018
A Bit About Temple Bar in Dublin
Oct 21, 2018
Driving in Ireland – Tips for Tourists
Oct 07, 2018
Magical Mystical Ireland | Appearance on the Supernatural Travel Podcast | Episode 58
Sep 16, 2018
The Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Ireland
Aug 19, 2018
Milwaukee Irish Fest 2018 | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 54
Jul 22, 2018
It’s Easy to Eat in Ireland When You Have Food Allergies
Jun 17, 2018
Year of the Irish Language with Eoin O’Conchúir of Bitesize Irish Gaelic
Jun 03, 2018
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Shuttle with Bernard Clarke
May 20, 2018
Revisiting Doolin with Anthony Moloney of Doolin Inn & Hostel
Apr 08, 2018
Traverse Journeys Small Group Guided Tour of Ireland
Mar 04, 2018
Steph Chastain on Couple vs. Family Travel in Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 44
Feb 18, 2018
Exploring the Waterford Greenway | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 43
Feb 04, 2018
The Munster Vales
Jan 21, 2018
What’s Coming in 2018 | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 41
Jan 07, 2018
Felicity Hayes-McCoy and The Library at the Edge of the World | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 40
Dec 17, 2017
Ireland Vacation Package Tips | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 38
Nov 19, 2017
Ireland Family Vacations on Digital Nomad Mastery with Ricky Shetty | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 37
Nov 05, 2017
Irish Food with Padraic Og Gallagher | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 36
Oct 22, 2017
Temple Bar TradFest in Dublin | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 35
Oct 08, 2017
Irish Food with Jonathan Keane, Executive Head Chef at The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Sep 24, 2017
Welcome to the Lodge at Ashford Castle
Sep 10, 2017
Falconry in Ireland with Willie Forde from Adare Country Pursuits
Aug 20, 2017
Inside EPIC – the Irish Emigration Museum
Aug 06, 2017
Westport House and Westport, County Mayo
Jul 23, 2017
Irish Genealogy Services by Oak Ancestry
Jul 09, 2017
Irish Fest Summer School with Jeff Ksiazek | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 28
Jun 25, 2017
Niall Gibbons, CEO Tourism Ireland
Jun 11, 2017
Pod Páirc Camping in West Cork
May 28, 2017
Eugene Maher of Shannon Ferries
May 14, 2017
Neil Jackman on Ireland’s Ancient East
Apr 23, 2017
Gleann Doherty Derry Guided Tours
Apr 09, 2017
Family Travel to Ireland #219 | This Week in Travel
Mar 12, 2017
Gerard Bourke and County Mayo’s Lost Valley
Mar 05, 2017
Airports in Ireland with Corey Taratuta from Irish Fireside | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 20
Feb 19, 2017
Driver Guided Tours in Ireland with Ireland Chauffeur Travel | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 19
Feb 05, 2017
Kayaking on the River Shannon with Mike Jones of My Next Adventure | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 18
Jan 22, 2017
Using Public Transportation in Ireland (a trip report)
Dec 04, 2016
Tourism in Ireland with Shane Ross | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 16
Nov 20, 2016
Shannon Heritage & It’s Great Attractions
Nov 06, 2016
Mary Pat Kelly | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 14
Oct 23, 2016
Saving Ireland’s Woodlands with Emerald Heritage | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 12
Sep 25, 2016
Gluten-Free in Ireland
Sep 11, 2016
Visiting the Cliffs of Moher | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 10
Aug 28, 2016
Brenna’s Experience at Connemara Maths Academy
Aug 14, 2016
Anthony Moloney at Doolin Hostel
Jul 31, 2016
Maurice Walsh at Durty Nelly’s
Jul 17, 2016
Ireland Vacation Report from Lisa @GoneWithFamily | Traveling in Ireland Podcast
May 13, 2016
Ireland Vacation Coaching and How to Use Ireland Family Vacations to Plan Your Trip | Traveling in Ireland Podcast
Apr 16, 2016
Explore the Best Irish Castles for Kids with Jody Halsted
Mar 27, 2016
Summer Camp in Ireland with @project_maths
Mar 22, 2016
Ireland Family Vacation Podcast Introduction
Feb 11, 2016