St. Patrick's Day with Vagabond & Driftwood Small Group Tours of Ireland

COUNTY WICKLOW, Ireland, March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ It's a momentous St Patricks' Day in Ireland this year, as the country marks the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1916 Easter Rising, the beginnings of Irish independence. To celebrate, Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland and its sister company, Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery, answer the growing demand for small group tours of Ireland that stick to the backroads to see a more authentic Ireland. Work as a shepherd for a day on a new Vagabond tour to Kerry and Cork, visit Northern Ireland on Driftwood's new Northern Island tour, voyage to the remote Skellig Islands where "Star Wars The Force Awakens" was filmed or plan a trip to trace Irish family roots. With departures in March, April and October discounted 10%, there's never been a better year to take a small group tour of Ireland off the beaten path.Here are 5 ways to celebrate.

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• NEW Kerry UnCorked TourKerry UnCorked is a new immersive and insightful eight-day trip from Vagabond that distills the best of Counties Kerry and Cork in Ireland's Southwest. Spend a day with a shepherd on a classic hill farm, cycle in Killarney National Park and go horseback riding on one of the Southwest's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy the pubs of Dingle and the restaurants of Kinsale, Ireland's most famous gastronomic village. The cost is $2,045 per person, based on double occupancy, including accommodations and breakfasts. Weekly departures May through September, 2016. Details at Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland.

• NEW Northern Island TourFrom the Glens of Antrim, the setting for Game of Thrones, to the historic cities of Belfast and Derry, Driftwood explores the most dramatic scenery on the coast of Northern Ireland. Taking no more than 16 guests in comfortable, customized sightseeing vans, the 6- Day Driftwood Northern Island Tour includes six days of guided exploration, five nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, and taxes. Entrance fees to some sites are extra. The price is $1,415 per person, based on double occupancy. More details can be found at Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery.

• Relive "Star Wars - The Force Awakens" on the wild Skellig IslandsStone beehive huts on the remote Skellig Islands were built by Medieval monks, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site centuries later and most recently served as a dramatic set for "Star Wars The Force Awakens." Vagabond takes it guests across the waters to explore the Skelligs, which lie off the coast of Kerry, on the KerryUncorked, Edge of the World and Wild Irish Rover tours.

• 10% off March, April and October DeparturesMarch, April and October are terrific months to experience a range of 5 to 12 days tours of Ireland and Northern Ireland with Vagabond and Driftwood. Learn why a small group tour of Ireland in spring or fall is a great time to explore and save.

• Trace Your Roots on a Private Family Tour Whether the ancestors came from Killarney, Kenmare or Kilkee, it's easy to organize a small group tour of Ireland to trace family roots with Vagabond and Driftwood. Choose a personalized itinerary, focus on a specific region of the country, and delve deep into Irish genealogy. Visit Vagabond for details.

Media attending ITB Berlin March 9 13, 2016: Visit Rob Rankin of Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland and Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery at Hall 4.1/ 104.

About Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland
Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland was founded by Rob and Amy Rankin in 2002 to meet a growing demand by travelers for small group tours of Ireland. Vagabond goes off the beaten path and explores the adventurous side of Ireland, offering hiking, biking, sea kayaking and horseback riding. Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery offer culturally-based trips for more leisurely travelers seeking a small group tour of Ireland. Both Vagabond and Driftwood Tours delve into history, castles and traditional music. They explore the back roads, visit remote villages and historic sites, and stay in cozy, Irish-owned hotels. For more information, visitwww.vagabondtoursofireland.ie

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