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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 this website. 

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cliffs near the ocean County Clare
July 13, 2020 / Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Attractions

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Being Repaired

Updated December 2024--Clare County Council is currently making improvements to parts of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk, a 20-km...
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July 6, 2020 / County Sligo Walks, Donegal Attractions, Walks in Ireland

Walking Trails in Sligo and Donegal Part of EU Project

Walking trails in Sligo and Donegal that have been chosen for their beauty and rich cultural heritage are now part...
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a large building Belfast
July 1, 2020 / Accommodation, Belfast Attractions, Belfast Hotels

Belfast Ibis Hotel Wins Award for Best Budget Accommodation

The Belfast Ibis City Centre Hotel, part of the worldwide economy hotel chain, was named “Best Budget Hotel in Ireland”...
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Newgrange Entrance
June 22, 2020 / Newgrange Visitor Center

Newgrange Passage Tomb Genetics Project

Updated October 2021: The Newgrange passage tomb in Co. Meath, part of the popular Brú na Bóinne heritage site, was...
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Dunluce 1
June 16, 2020 / Northern Ireland Attractions

County Antrim Coastline Location for Movie

The County Antrim coastline close to the town of Portrush was the location for the 2020 release of the science...
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June 9, 2020 / County Sligo Archaeology, County Sligo Beaches, Spanish Armada Attractions

Sligo and Leitrim Attractions in Docudrama

A  docudrama about the Spanish Armada features a number of Sligo and Leitrim attractions. This news item and page contain...
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May 21, 2020 / Dublin Attractions, Whiskey Distilling in Ireland

Irish Whiskey Distilleries Popular As Ever

Despite the ups and downs of the whiskey industry in Ireland over the decades, it appears that whiskey distilleries continue...
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Skellig Michael steps
May 18, 2020 / Co. Kerry Attractions, Skellig Michael, Wild Atlantic Way

Skellig Michael Will Not Reopen this Year

Skellig Michael, the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site off the coast of Co. Kerry that was the location for two...
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Dalkey Castle
May 16, 2020 / Dublin Attractions, Dublin Seaside Villages

Seaside Village of Dalkey Attracts Celebrity

The pretty seaside village of Dalkey in Co. Dublin, about 9 miles (15 km) from the city center, was the...
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Rotunda Hospital
April 28, 2020 / Dublin Attractions, Irish Books to Read

Discovering Early 20th Century Dublin

If you are interested in learning more about discovering early 20th century Dublin before you visit Ireland's capital, you might...
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