

How Ireland embraced the shameless plug
We’ve abandoned modesty, given humility the boot and discovered the joy of rampant self-promotion




Subtlety is overrated. After all, who needs to be subtle when you’ve got pristine waters, fabulous food, a fascinating history, and people who are warm, welcoming and funny as can be.
Exhibit A: these shameless chancers who have taken self-promotion to dizzying new heights and who want nothing more than to tell you why their business is a MUST on your Ireland bucket list.
They’re going to show you why it’s always a good idea to go exploring in Ireland, to throw away the guidebook, to forget the itinerary and simply experience the place and its people. Because you never know what wonders are around the next corner and who you’re likely to meet...
Ireland's most shameless pluggers
Roger McClure, Riverside Adventures; Suzanne Burns, Kinsale Food Tour; Angela Newman, Hysterical Histories; Bart Gosdur, King of the Vikings
There’s Roger, sales executive turned kayak instructor at Riverbend Adventures; Angela at Hysterical Histories who’ll explain why Cork really IS the best place in the world; and Suzanne from Kinsale Food Tours who says the seafood in this harbour town is so fresh that the fish jump from the sea right onto your plate. She used to be a zoologist so we’re not going to argue with her.


Riverbend Adventures, Kilkenny city
If you want a bit of magic sprinkled on your visit to Kilkenny, Nevin from Shenanigans Walks is the tour guide (and keen amateur magician) to provide it. Meanwhile, in Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland, luxuriantly bearded Viking Bart is on hand to guide you through the virtual reality King of the Vikings experience. Last, but certainly not least, is Ray from Mount Congreve Gardens in County Waterford, a passionate gardener who’ll convince you that life is indeed better if you get your hands dirty.


Nevin from Shenanigans Walks, Kilkenny city
Shameless plugs: the extended edition
Let our shameless pluggers sell you in their own words.
Shamelessly plugging Ireland
We’ve given our shameless pluggers a chance to entice you. Now, it’s our turn to tell you why Ireland should be top of your holiday wishlist.
It’s beautiful, for starters. Green fields, meandering rivers, dramatic coastlines. Everywhere you look, you’ll find sights that will fill your heart with the beauty of nature and experiences that will rejuvenate your soul. You can’t put a price on that, can you?
It’s right beside you so getting here couldn’t be easier. We’re talking multiple flights every day to Dublin and Cork and ferries to Dún Laoghaire and Rosslare. No long journeys, no hassle and – here’s the best part – no visa required (thank you, Common Travel Area)!


Ray Sinnot (right) at Mount Congreve Gardens, County Waterford
There is SO much to see and do when you get off the beaten track. Dive into the past as you visit the stately mansions and ancient monuments of Ireland’s Ancient East. Escape into nature amidst the tranquil waterways of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Experience the rugged west coast as you explore the Wild Atlantic Way.
We think Ray from Mount Congreve Gardens says it best when he asks “Where else would you rather be?”
Shameless pluggers in Ireland
And where to find them




Hysterical Histories Cork - Dinner Theatre Experience
Hysterical Histories Cork is a unique dinner theatre experience that is suitable for all ages, set in an 18th century tavern. Enjoy two sumptuous courses of traditional food and a pint of local stout while being whisked through Cork City’s History.
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Kinsale Food Tours
With so many glorious venues on the doorstep, Kinsale Town is a mecca for tourists and Irish alike who flock here for the wonderful food. For the food fanatic, this is a particular treat, having a rich hinterland and coastline which provides Kinsale Food Tours, County Cork, with the freshest and most fabulous food and people.
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Riverbend Adventures
Enjoy kayak and stand up paddle boarding tours through Kilkenny City with Riverbend Adventures. Both individuals and group tours can be catered for. Rent sit-on-top kayaks or SUP boards and paddle your own canoe while supervised, though the heart of Kilkenny City.
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Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate
Mount Congreve Gardens and Country Estate in County Waterford, open year round, are a haven for plant and history lovers alike, as well as for those seeking relaxation in nature. Boasting one of the largest private plant collections globally, the gardens feature flora from every continent.
Waterford
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