If you're planning to visit Ireland in 2025 you need these Ireland travel tips before you begin booking!

Below you'll learn about the new requirement for visiting Northern Ireland (and the UK), the days I recommend you NOT be in Dublin, and what's new in 2025.

You'll also get handy tips on booking everything from accommodations to attractions.

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Jody Halsted – Ireland Family Vacations and the Traveling in Ireland podcast.

In case you're wondering why you would want to get your Ireland travel advice from me…

My name is Jody Halsted, and I am an Ireland destination specialist. I have been traveling to and through Ireland for over 22 years (!!), publish Ireland Family Vacations, host the Traveling in Ireland podcast, assist hundreds of travelers with their Ireland vacations each year and, occasionally, I also host small group tours through Ireland.

That's a lot! But Ireland travel is my passion; and my goal -100% – is to help you have an amazing Ireland vacation. And I have quite a few ways to do that.

My website, Ireland Family Vacations, is a complete resource for Ireland vacation planning – filled with information on what to do & see as well as handy tips for planning your trip and free itineraries to get your plans in motion quickly. (Don't let the name fool you! I travel through Ireland solo, with my husband, with my family, and hosting small group tours. Whatever your group size or dynamic I am able to assist!)

My itinerary personalization, vacation coaching, and custom itinerary creation services help you maximize your Ireland experience, and my small group guided tours are designed to not only deliver the ‘authentic' Ireland of your dreams but also introduce you to the people and hidden places that make the country so very magical.

If you love the process of planning your trip the My Ireland Vacation Planner & Journal walks you step-by-step through my expert process, from when to visit and how long the perfect vacation lasts, to what to see, where to stay, and even what to eat.

On a more personal note, I have 2 teenage daughters who have been traveling through Ireland with me since before they could toddle, one very supportive husband (who loves it when I plan other people's vacations because it means I'm not planning my own), and one large, very fluffy, dog who prefers we stay in the US and travel by RV so she can come along.

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Now that you know all about me, let's jump into what you need to know as you consider planning an Ireland vacation in 2025!

This article is also available as a podcast. To listen please scroll to the player at the bottom of the page to listen.

2025 Ireland Travel Tips You Need

Ireland Travel Rules & Regulations

There are currently no health restrictions in place for North Americans traveling to or from Ireland. But we all know how quickly that can change. Bookmark these sites for travel updates:

current rules for traveling to Ireland are here
current rules for returning to the US after international travel are here
current rules for Canadians returning home can be found here

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In Case of Cancellation

Read and understand cancellation policies before booking.

If booking with a credit card be aware of the cancellation coverage you may have with that card.
I highly recommend purchasing travel insurance if you book tickets our tours that don't allow 100% refund if cancelled.

Jody Halsted – Ireland Family Vacations and the Traveling in Ireland podcast.

2025 Ireland Travel Tips You Need

Ireland Travel Rules & Regulations

In Case of Cancellation

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