Discover Ireland with Tuatha2024-11-12T09:32:34+00:00

Get to know the Old Place. Become a Member of Tuatha today.

Founded by award-winning archaeologists and travel writers, Tuatha is a rich source of reliable and in-depth knowledge from leading experts in the field, providing a detailed guide to an Ireland most people never see.

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Get to Know the Old Place.

Are you ready to develop a deeper connection with Ireland and really get to know the old place? Let Tuatha be your guide.

No matter where you are in the world, you can discover the sites and monuments of Ireland with our in-depth articles, filled with information on the hidden details that are often overlooked, and sharing incredible stories that make these places special. Dig even deeper into Ireland’s past with our online courses, virtual tours and webinars, or plan an epic vacation using our itineraries covering the entire island.

At Tuatha we love Ireland, and we want to share our passion with you. We have years of experience in research through our work in archaeology, community heritage and writing articles and guide books, and we want to help you to see the country in the way we do – as a place steeped in stories, with something to discover around almost every corner of the island.

So go beyond scratching the surface, dig deeper into the stories of Ireland with Tuatha.

Member Benefits

Member Benefits

The Ultimate Guide
to Ireland

Become your own expert on the sites and monuments that make Ireland unique. From their archaeology and history, to folklore and natural heritage, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of places to visit on your Irish vacation. All the sites featured have been visited by our team, we give the story of the place and highlight any hidden features that make it really special. We also include up-to-date practical information on accessibility and how to get there. Tuatha really is the ultimate guide for Ireland!

Ruth Fitzpatrick of Tuatha on the Saltee Islands

Itineraries,
Trips & Trails

Be completely prepared and take the stress out of vacation planning with our downloadable and printable itineraries and maps. Our itineraries include the iconic must-see monuments in Ireland as well as the hidden gems seldom visited by tourists. They help you to discover the story of the sites, along with all the practical information you will need, including directions and coordinates. We have itineraries for both the Republic and Northern Ireland. With more than 20 available and a new one added every month, you’ll never be short of an adventure! 

Learn From
Real Experts

Our courses and talks help you to start exploring some of Ireland’s incredible landscapes and stories, before your plane even touches the ground. Join us for an Introduction to Irish Archaeology to gain an understanding of Ireland’s past, or a course in Irish Genealogy to understand your family’s story. Take a virtual tour of the Dingle Peninsula to experience the Wild Atlantic Way with a local expert. Tune in for one of our monthly webinars, or watch back some of most popular talks, like the History of Witchcraft in Ireland, or discover the story of the Irish experience in the American Civil War and more!

Puffin with sandeels in its beak on the Great Saltee Island Wexford

Explore Ireland,
from Anywhere

No matter where you are in the world, you can relax in beautiful Irish scenery and soundscapes with our short mindful videos. All footage is captured by our team while visiting sites, and allows you to share in the experience of some of Ireland’s most unique locations. From the cacophony of a gannet colony on the Great Saltee Island, to a descent into the underworld in County Roscommon, hear the silence of a mountain top fort in Kerry, or simply relax with the gentle flow of water from a holy well.

The Ultimate
Guide
to Ireland

Become your own expert on the sites and monuments that make Ireland unique. From their archaeology and history, to folklore and natural heritage, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of places to visit on your Irish vacation. All the sites featured have been visited by our team, we give the story of the place and highlight any hidden features that make it really special. We also include up-to-date practical information on accessibility and how to get there. Tuatha really is the ultimate guide for Ireland!

Ruth Fitzpatrick of Tuatha on the Saltee Islands

Itineraries,
Trips & Trails

Be completely prepared and take the stress out of vacation planning with our downloadable and printable itineraries and maps. Our itineraries include the iconic must-see monuments in Ireland as well as the hidden gems seldom visited by tourists. They help you to discover the story of the sites, along with all the practical information you will need, including directions and coordinates. We have itineraries for both the Republic and Northern Ireland. With more than 20 available and a new one added every month, you’ll never be short of an adventure! 

Learn From
Real Experts

Our courses and talks help you to start exploring some of Ireland’s incredible landscapes and stories, before your plane even touches the ground. Join us for an Introduction to Irish Archaeology to gain an understanding of Ireland’s past, or a course in Irish Genealogy to understand your family’s story. Take a virtual tour of the Dingle Peninsula to experience the Wild Atlantic Way with a local expert. Tune in for one of our monthly webinars, or watch back some of most popular talks, like the History of Witchcraft in Ireland, or discover the story of the Irish experience in the American Civil War and more!

Puffin with sandeels in its beak on the Great Saltee Island Wexford

Explore Ireland,
from Anywhere

No matter where you are in the world, you can relax in beautiful Irish scenery and soundscapes with our short mindful videos. All footage is captured by our team while visiting sites, and allows you to share in the experience of some of Ireland’s most unique locations. From the cacophony of a gannet colony on the Great Saltee Island, to a descent into the underworld in County Roscommon, hear the silence of a mountain top fort in Kerry, or simply relax with the gentle flow of water from a holy well.

Tuatha is for you if…

  • You’re not content just ticking places off a list when you go on vacation. You want to really experience and understand them.
  • You want to discover the real Ireland and to see places that most tourists would never even hear about.
  • You want access to exclusive itineraries and articles covering thousands of years of Irish archaeology and history.
  • You value reliable information that has been created by real experts.

  • You are passionate about sustainable tourism and want to develop a deeper connection with Ireland.

“A fantastic membership offering a rich tapestry of knowledge that’s both informative and engaging. It’s a true treasure trove for anyone curious about Ireland and its many historical locations!”

Gemma, Tuatha member since January 2023

“A fantastic membership offering a rich tapestry of knowledge that’s both informative and engaging. It’s a true treasure trove for anyone curious about Ireland and its many historical locations!”

Gemma, Tuatha member since January 2023

What sets Tuatha apart?

  • Tuatha is powered by real experts and our team includes archaeologists, historians and sustainable tourism experts who want you to experience the very best Ireland has to offer.

  • All our content is original, researched by our qualified team. Every site has been visited and all the photographs and videos are created by us. You’re not going to find any AI or regurgitated information on our website.
  • We visit 1000s of sites to handpick the very best places for you to visit.
  • We offer a money back guarantee if Tuatha isn’t what you expected

“…from day one as a member, I knew I had made the right decision.”

“…from day one as a member, I knew I had made the right decision.”

Niall, Tuatha Member since 2021.

When you join Tuatha you have instant access to…

  • All our articles, including exclusive member articles featuring hidden gems and secret sites.

  • Our collection of exclusive itineraries, such as our Causeway Coastal Route, Beara Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and more.

  • Full access to our online courses and virtual tours.

  • Priority booking for tours, talks and events.

  • Access to our full back catalogue of recordings of previous Tuatha Talks.

  • Full access to our immersion videos full of Irish sights and sounds, and much more!

  • Tuatha is compatible with mobile, tablets and desktop devices.

  • Active and engaged customer support.

  • Whether you are a Monthly or Annual Member you receive the same access for the lifetime of your membership.

Join Tuatha Today!

Enjoy a more meaningful relationship with Ireland. Don’t miss out, become a member today.

30-Day Pass

25
  • Unlimited Access to All Content for 30 Days
  • Includes full access to: Exclusive Articles, Itineraries, Courses, Talks and Tours
  • Your subscription automatically ends after 30 days so it’s the perfect option for a wonderful holiday!
  • Money Back Guarantee

Annual Membership

120
  • Enjoy a deeper connection to Ireland with our annual subscription
  • A saving of €180 per year on the monthly option!
  • With new articles, itineraries, talks and content every month, make exploring Ireland part of your lifestyle!
  • Money Back Guarantee

“This is a brilliant service which allows me to discover so many of Ireland’s places to visit and the history and archaeology of these sites. Really recommend signing up!”

Eamonn, Tuatha Member since 2021.

“Tuatha is an excellent resource for anyone involved in tourism or interested in Ireland. I love being part of the community…”

Hazel, Tuatha Member since 2021.

“Tuatha has been really valuable… the website is really well structured, easy to consume and provides practical info to set you up on your personal adventure.”

Lucijan, Tuatha Member since 2021.

“Perhaps the most comprehensive archaeological content available in an accessible fashion that’s available.”

Colm, Tuatha Member since 2021.

Some frequently asked questions (if your query isn’t here, please do get in touch and let us know):

Can’t I get a lot of this information for free? What makes Tuatha different to googling or digging into Wikipedia?2023-01-11T09:25:27+00:00

You can certainly get some information on particular places of interest that way, and while some of that is good, there’s unfortunately quite a lot of bad information too. Often copied and pasted from other sources, or compiled by people who have never visited the sites (or in some cases, people who have never even been to Ireland!) 

This means you can’t always trust that you have the right story, or that you even have permission to visit a monument. Or you might miss little hidden features, or another great site that happens to be just down the road if only you knew. Trying to do it all through Google means you have to dig through a lot of stuff to find reliable information.

We are experienced archaeologists and sustainable tourism experts, trusted by national bodies and local authorities all around Ireland. You can rely on our information. In our work for Abarta Heritage we’ve worked with communities across the island, and produced over 50+ audio guides, as well as countless heritage and sustainable tourism audits, and numerous public archaeology projects. Neil has also written acclaimed guidebooks for the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East, as well as hosting the popular Amplify Archaeology Podcast.

Simply put, we live and breathe researching and sharing Ireland’s heritage. You could not be in safer hands.

Why does it cost €120 to join for a year or €25 for a 30-day pass, where does the money go?2024-10-21T09:52:02+00:00

A membership with Tuatha contributes meaningful support of the Irish heritage industry. We’re a small self-funded company based in Clonmel, Tipperary. By choosing to join Tuatha, you contribute to the wages of our in-house team of archaeologists, heritage professionals and historians, allowing us to pursue valuable research in their fields. This research is then returned to you in expertly-crafted articles, courses, itineraries and webinars, available to all our members.

You will also help support the many researchers, heritage professionals and enthusiasts who love sharing their expertise and passions. When we engage external experts and professionals for talks and tours, we believe in paying them fairly for the time and knowledge they give us.

And by joining it allows us invest even more in running tours and events for members, and to greater engage with the public. We believe Ireland’s incredible heritage belongs to everyone, and that all communities on this island have valuable stories to tell.

What happens if I join and I find it isn’t for me? Is it easy to cancel?2024-10-21T09:52:35+00:00

No problem! If you join and find the membership isn’t for you then you can cancel easily. 30-day pass holders get a 7 day cancellation window, and our annual subscribers get 30 days to change your mind. So if it’s not for you, just let us know and we’ll refund your money with no fuss at all. We want our members to feel like they have made the right decision, both when they first sign up and for the duration of their time with us.

You can cancel your subscription at any time during your membership so it won’t auto-renew, though if you are outside of the money back guarantee window then the refund does not apply.

If I buy a 30-day pass, do I get the same access as an annual membership?2024-10-21T09:27:46+00:00

Yes, holders of a 30-day pass enjoy full access to all our articles, itineraries, courses and the full back catalogue of all our Tuatha Talks just like our Full Members. The only difference with this membership is that it expires after 30 days and does not automatically renew. So if you’re looking for a short term bit of help with holiday planning, or if you’d like to dip your toe into Tuatha before you commit to an annual option, this might be the best choice for you.

Is this only for people who have studied Irish archaeology?2023-01-11T09:15:47+00:00

No, not at all! We love helping to connect people to the stories of Ireland. We have a beginners course in Irish archaeology available right now, and we’ll be adding lots of courses as we go. For people already well-versed in Irish archaeology, there are our regular Tuatha Talks featuring some of Ireland’s leading experts on different aspects of archaeology and heritage – from the latest discoveries of Medieval Dublin to the history of Witchcraft in Ireland and more! Our key passion is to connect people to the story of Ireland so they can enjoy more meaningful visits or days out.

So is Tuatha only for tourists?2023-01-11T09:16:11+00:00

No, Tuatha offers so much for people living here in Ireland too. Our itineraries and site posts help you to have great breaks and day trips. And our online courses will help you on your journey to gaining a deeper and more meaningful sense of place. Visiting the wonderful wealth of heritage sites becomes so much more memorable when you know the story behind why that particular site was built there, or the dramatic tales associated with our ancient forts or medieval castles. Ireland is a truly wonderful country, and we want you to explore the best of it.

Is Tuatha only for people living in Ireland, will I get good value if I can’t visit right now?2023-01-11T09:16:34+00:00

The aim of Tuatha is to help you to develop a deeper connection with the stories and landscapes of Ireland. That goes for whether you are actually able to visit the sites or not. We know that there are so many people around the world that are unable to visit Ireland or people who may find it difficult to access some of the more remote or challenging sites, and we want to help them too. So we have immersive videos, lots of stories as well as the courses, to help people feel like they can build those connections. If you are holiday planning from overseas we can really help you too, with our exclusive itineraries and articles that help you to explore the best of Ireland on your own terms.

Tuatha Members walk to Cahergal

A membership with Tuatha contributes meaningful support of the Irish heritage industry.

Some frequently asked questions (if your query isn’t here, please do get in touch and let us know):

Can’t I get a lot of this information for free? What makes Tuatha different to googling or digging into Wikipedia?2023-01-11T09:25:27+00:00

You can certainly get some information on particular places of interest that way, and while some of that is good, there’s unfortunately quite a lot of bad information too. Often copied and pasted from other sources, or compiled by people who have never visited the sites (or in some cases, people who have never even been to Ireland!) 

This means you can’t always trust that you have the right story, or that you even have permission to visit a monument. Or you might miss little hidden features, or another great site that happens to be just down the road if only you knew. Trying to do it all through Google means you have to dig through a lot of stuff to find reliable information.

We are experienced archaeologists and sustainable tourism experts, trusted by national bodies and local authorities all around Ireland. You can rely on our information. In our work for Abarta Heritage we’ve worked with communities across the island, and produced over 50+ audio guides, as well as countless heritage and sustainable tourism audits, and numerous public archaeology projects. Neil has also written acclaimed guidebooks for the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East, as well as hosting the popular Amplify Archaeology Podcast.

Simply put, we live and breathe researching and sharing Ireland’s heritage. You could not be in safer hands.

Why does it cost €120 to join for a year or €25 for a 30-day pass, where does the money go?2024-10-21T09:52:02+00:00

A membership with Tuatha contributes meaningful support of the Irish heritage industry. We’re a small self-funded company based in Clonmel, Tipperary. By choosing to join Tuatha, you contribute to the wages of our in-house team of archaeologists, heritage professionals and historians, allowing us to pursue valuable research in their fields. This research is then returned to you in expertly-crafted articles, courses, itineraries and webinars, available to all our members.

You will also help support the many researchers, heritage professionals and enthusiasts who love sharing their expertise and passions. When we engage external experts and professionals for talks and tours, we believe in paying them fairly for the time and knowledge they give us.

And by joining it allows us invest even more in running tours and events for members, and to greater engage with the public. We believe Ireland’s incredible heritage belongs to everyone, and that all communities on this island have valuable stories to tell.

What happens if I join and I find it isn’t for me? Is it easy to cancel?2024-10-21T09:52:35+00:00

No problem! If you join and find the membership isn’t for you then you can cancel easily. 30-day pass holders get a 7 day cancellation window, and our annual subscribers get 30 days to change your mind. So if it’s not for you, just let us know and we’ll refund your money with no fuss at all. We want our members to feel like they have made the right decision, both when they first sign up and for the duration of their time with us.

You can cancel your subscription at any time during your membership so it won’t auto-renew, though if you are outside of the money back guarantee window then the refund does not apply.

If I buy a 30-day pass, do I get the same access as an annual membership?2024-10-21T09:27:46+00:00

Yes, holders of a 30-day pass enjoy full access to all our articles, itineraries, courses and the full back catalogue of all our Tuatha Talks just like our Full Members. The only difference with this membership is that it expires after 30 days and does not automatically renew. So if you’re looking for a short term bit of help with holiday planning, or if you’d like to dip your toe into Tuatha before you commit to an annual option, this might be the best choice for you.

Is this only for people who have studied Irish archaeology?2023-01-11T09:15:47+00:00

No, not at all! We love helping to connect people to the stories of Ireland. We have a beginners course in Irish archaeology available right now, and we’ll be adding lots of courses as we go. For people already well-versed in Irish archaeology, there are our regular Tuatha Talks featuring some of Ireland’s leading experts on different aspects of archaeology and heritage – from the latest discoveries of Medieval Dublin to the history of Witchcraft in Ireland and more! Our key passion is to connect people to the story of Ireland so they can enjoy more meaningful visits or days out.

So is Tuatha only for tourists?2023-01-11T09:16:11+00:00

No, Tuatha offers so much for people living here in Ireland too. Our itineraries and site posts help you to have great breaks and day trips. And our online courses will help you on your journey to gaining a deeper and more meaningful sense of place. Visiting the wonderful wealth of heritage sites becomes so much more memorable when you know the story behind why that particular site was built there, or the dramatic tales associated with our ancient forts or medieval castles. Ireland is a truly wonderful country, and we want you to explore the best of it.

Is Tuatha only for people living in Ireland, will I get good value if I can’t visit right now?2023-01-11T09:16:34+00:00

The aim of Tuatha is to help you to develop a deeper connection with the stories and landscapes of Ireland. That goes for whether you are actually able to visit the sites or not. We know that there are so many people around the world that are unable to visit Ireland or people who may find it difficult to access some of the more remote or challenging sites, and we want to help them too. So we have immersive videos, lots of stories as well as the courses, to help people feel like they can build those connections. If you are holiday planning from overseas we can really help you too, with our exclusive itineraries and articles that help you to explore the best of Ireland on your own terms.

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