Celtic trails and coastal roads: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East - Part 1

Dreaming of exploring Ireland? We've got you covered with our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Imagine a land of rolling green hills, historical attractions, castles and landscaped gardens framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on some of the best things to see and do in this fascinating part of Ireland. In part one of this episode, we'll walk above a forest canopy in County Wicklow, step aboard a replica famine ship, sample Irish cuisine, and hike forest trails.  Over the next few episodes, we'll travel around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a year-round holiday. With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter. You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we go beyond the major cities to find the must-see spots in Ireland you need to visit.  We begin our journey in Ireland's ancient east to discover over 5,000 years of history in lush landscapes, winding rivers and glorious gardens. Join us for part one of an immersive road trip journey around ancient sites, world-class attractions and rugged coastlines.  With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast. *************** Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop!  Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here. Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.  Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram. Enjoy the podcast!

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Do you want to travel smarter, cheaper and more purposefully? Welcome to the Travel Goals Podcast, where we help you travel better with on-location destination episodes and interviews with top travel experts. Host Portia Jones is an intrepid travel journalist and will take you on a deep dive with top travel experts to bring you what's new in travel, as well as a range of actionable travel hacks, destination inspiration and stories of travel adventures from around the world. Tune in for in-depth discussions on the latest travel trends with some of the biggest names in the travel industry. There are also immersive destination episodes – recorded on location, that can help you plan your next adventure. With over 17 years of travel experience, Portia gives you the inside scoop on travelling like a pro and brings you the latest travel trends and how to achieve your travel goals. The Travel Goals community is growing fast, so make sure to join us now and start travelling better! Tweet me your travel goals @pip_says Instagram @pipsays