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Traveling in Ireland

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.

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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Getting Around Ireland: Choosing the Best Transportation for Your Trip (opens the original)

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    What's the best way to get around Ireland? It depends on your itinerary, budget, travel style, and how much flexibility you want. Fill article & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/travel-ireland-bus-car-train/planning-your-irish-vacation/ In this video, I break down the pros and cons of traveling around Ireland by train, bus, rental car, private driver guide, and even boat. We'll look at where each option works well, where it can make your trip more difficult, and why you don't have to ch

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    The Global Irish Famine Way: Connecting Ireland’s Emigration Story Across the World (opens the original)

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    In this episode of the Traveling in Ireland podcast, Jody chats with Caroilín Callery, founder of the National Famine Way, and Edel McWeeney Moran, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, about the Global Irish Famine Way and the Bronze Shoes connecting Ireland's Famine emigration story with communities around the world. Full article & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/global-irish-famine-way/attractions/ Episode highlights: • How the National Famine Way grew from the story of

  3. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Ireland’s Darker Side: Famine Sites, Ghost Tours, and Haunted Castles Worth Visiting (opens the original)

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    Ireland's history isn't only castles and green landscapes. Famine, conflict, ancient beliefs, emigration, ghost stories, and traditions surrounding death are woven through the places travelers visit today. Full article & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/dark-tourism-in-ireland/ireland-travel-tips/ Luisa Golz, Director of Sales at Desmond Tours, completed her PhD research on festivals with dark themes. She joins Jody to explain what dark tourism actually means, why travelers are drawn to

  4. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    Using Credit Card Coverage for a Car Rental in Ireland: What You Must Understand (opens the original)

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    Credit card rental car coverage can be a useful way to reduce the cost of renting a car in Ireland, but not every card covers Ireland—and even cards that do can have very different limits, exclusions, and requirements. Full article & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/credit-card-car-rental-insurance-ireland/ireland-travel-tips/ I explain what you need to check before declining the rental company's CDW, including proof-of-coverage requirements, credit card holds, vehicle and rental-length

  5. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    The Beara Peninsula: A Guide to Cork and Kerry’s Overlooked Coastal Drive (opens the original)

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    The Ring of Kerry gets most of the attention on Ireland's southwest coast. The Ring of Beara, right next to it, gets far less — despite having its own mountain pass, its own islands, and the only cable car in Ireland. Show notes & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/beara-peninsula-cork-kerry-coastal-drive-guide/ireland-travel-tips/ Jody talks with Tessa Dennison, publisher of Best of Beara magazine and book, about what makes the Beara Peninsula worth the detour: where to base your trip, t

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