Explore Ireland with Tuatha2023-02-02T13:59:41+00:00

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Tuatha is the perfect resource for people who want to really get under the skin of Ireland.

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Travelling to Ireland this year? Are you looking to go beyond the usual tourist trail to immerse yourself in Irish culture and heritage? Take the stress out of vacation planning with our exclusive itineraries, articles, courses and content, all designed and developed by the leading experts in Irish archaeology and sustainable tourism.

Many people visiting Ireland rely on shallow and badly informed websites that only focus on the major attractions. This leaves them criss-crossing the country to one tourist trap after another, unknowingly hurtling past incredible hidden gems along the way. From the enchanting ruins of a rambling medieval monastery, to encountering 5,000 year old megalithic tombs or secluded castles – we know all the secret spots that make for a truly unforgettable experience.

So if you want to get under the skin of Ireland join Tuatha, and really get to know the Old Place!

Explore Ireland with the Experts

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

Eamonn, Ireland.

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Member Benefits – Discover how we can help you to Explore Ireland

Member Benefits
Discover how we can help you to Explore Ireland

Expert Itineraries for Road Trips and Walking Trails

Be completely prepared and take the stress out of vacation planning with our downloadable and printable itineraries and maps. Researched and developed by our team of archaeologists and sustainable tourism experts, our itineraries include the iconic must-see monuments in Ireland as well as the hidden gems seldom visited by tourists or commercial coaches. They help you to discover the story of the sites, along with all the practical information you will need, including directions and coordinates.

Unlimited Access to all of our Places to Visit Articles

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 guidebook for Ireland!

Archaeologist Dr. Damien Shiels presenting a course on the battlefield landscape of Vinegar Hill

Online Courses, Talks & Virtual Tours

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. 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!

Immersive videos and soundscapes

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.

Explore Ireland and Get to Know the Old Place with Tuatha Ireland

Join Tuatha Today!

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

Monthly Membership

25Full Access to All Content for 30 Days
  • Including online courses, places to visit, itineraries and more!
  • The perfect length for a wonderful vacation
  • Money Back Guarantee

Annual Membership

120Full Access to All Content for a Year
  • A saving of €180 per year on the monthly option!
  • Develop a deeper connection to Ireland and its stories, ideal for lifelong learners who want to discover more of Ireland’s incredible heritage and culture
  • Money Back Guarantee

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

What makes Tuatha different to googling or digging into Wikipedia?2023-07-21T09:38:59+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. Or now with AI, compiled by people who aren’t even people! 

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.

How will Tuatha help me plan a vacation?2023-02-01T10:41:28+00:00

If you’re planning on visiting Ireland and you don’t want to be stuck on the tourist trail we can really help. Our exclusive itineraries are packed with hidden gems alongside the well-known sites so you won’t miss a thing. They come with downloadable & printable maps with all the practical information like coordinates to help you navigate. Our in-depth articles are the product of real research and visiting countless sites. They give you the story of the place and the people to make it so much more meaningful, and point out hidden features that are easy to overlook. Our virtual tours can give you an even deeper grounding in what to expect and the what, where and why of our beautiful landscapes like the Dingle Peninsula.

Why does it cost €120 to join for a year or €25 for a month? Where does the money go?2023-02-01T10:41:40+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.

Is it easy to cancel?2023-02-01T10:41:45+00:00

No problem! If you join and find the membership isn’t for you then you can cancel easily. Monthly members 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 sign up for a month do I get the same as someone who joins for a year?2023-06-08T11:16:33+00:00

Yes, our Monthly Members 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 is that a monthly membership 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.

I love Ireland but I can’t visit this year, can Tuatha help me?2023-02-01T10:42:14+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 in-depth courses, to help people feel like they can build a more meaningful connection with Ireland.

Tuatha Members walk to Cahergal

Don’t just scratch the surface,
dig deep into the very best of Ireland with Tuatha.

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

What makes Tuatha different to googling or digging into Wikipedia?2023-07-21T09:38:59+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. Or now with AI, compiled by people who aren’t even people! 

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.

How will Tuatha help me plan a vacation?2023-02-01T10:41:28+00:00

If you’re planning on visiting Ireland and you don’t want to be stuck on the tourist trail we can really help. Our exclusive itineraries are packed with hidden gems alongside the well-known sites so you won’t miss a thing. They come with downloadable & printable maps with all the practical information like coordinates to help you navigate. Our in-depth articles are the product of real research and visiting countless sites. They give you the story of the place and the people to make it so much more meaningful, and point out hidden features that are easy to overlook. Our virtual tours can give you an even deeper grounding in what to expect and the what, where and why of our beautiful landscapes like the Dingle Peninsula.

Why does it cost €120 to join for a year or €25 for a month? Where does the money go?2023-02-01T10:41:40+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.

Is it easy to cancel?2023-02-01T10:41:45+00:00

No problem! If you join and find the membership isn’t for you then you can cancel easily. Monthly members 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 sign up for a month do I get the same as someone who joins for a year?2023-06-08T11:16:33+00:00

Yes, our Monthly Members 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 is that a monthly membership 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.

I love Ireland but I can’t visit this year, can Tuatha help me?2023-02-01T10:42:14+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 in-depth courses, to help people feel like they can build a more meaningful connection with Ireland.

Member Testimonials

Tuatha is a wonderful interactive resource for all those interested in Irish history & heritage… Their approach is modern, engaging and quite unique. From day one as a member, I knew I had made the right decision.

Niall, Spain.

I  think the Tuatha membership is a great way to engage people more with Irish archaeology. The itineraries are a great idea and the online course is a really good overview on Irish archaeology.

Deirdre, Ireland

Tuatha has been a really valuable resources for discovering new places to visit and learning about them. Information on the website is really well structured, easy to consume and provides practical info to set you up on your personal adventure.

Lucijan, Ireland

I love having access to quality information for historical sites all over Ireland many of which I’ve visited and others which are on my ‘to go’ list.

Stephanie, Ireland

Tuatha is an excellent resource for anyone involved in tourism or interested in Ireland. I love being part of the community and look forward to seeing what the next chapter will hold.

Hazel, Ireland

This is a brilliant service which allows me to discover so many of irelands places to visit and the history and archaeology of these sites. Really recommend signing up.

Eamonn, Ireland

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