Traveling in Ireland

Jody Halsted has spent years building Ireland Family Vacations into a trusted resource for travelers planning trips to the Emerald Isle, and her weekly podcast distills that experience into approachable, conversational episodes. Across more than 280 shows, she walks listeners through the practical questions that come up when you are sketching out an Irish vacation: how many days you really need in Dublin, whether to rent a car or book a small group tour, how to handle the weather in shoulder season, and which counties reward travelers willing to venture beyond the usual stops. Episodes typically run 12 to 30 minutes, which makes them easy to fit into a commute or a planning session at the kitchen table. Jody often brings on guests who actually live and work in Ireland, including B and B owners, regional tourism reps, castle guides, and tour operators, so the advice you get feels grounded rather than rehearsed. She covers headline destinations like Kerry, Galway, and the Causeway Coast, but she also gives airtime to quieter spots that family travelers and slow-paced couples tend to love. There is plenty of attention paid to logistics too, from cruise port excursions and rail passes to budgeting and accessibility. Newer episodes from early 2026 confirm the show is still updated weekly. If you are starting from scratch on an Ireland trip, this podcast functions as a friendly companion guide that answers the questions you did not know to ask.