RACHEL GAFFNEY'S REAL IRELAND

RACHEL GAFFNEY'S REAL IRELAND An Irish Lifestyle Company, bringing the 'Real Ireland to Life'. Columnist & Bespoke Irish Travel.
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COUMEENOLE BEACH ~ DI**LE PENINSULAWhen driving the Slea Head Drive along The Di**le Peninsula you are asked to travel c...
08/25/2025

COUMEENOLE BEACH ~ DI**LE PENINSULA

When driving the Slea Head Drive along The Di**le Peninsula you are asked to travel clockwise in order to avoid meeting tour buses. The roads are extremely narrow. You really need a few days to allow time to stop at all the beautiful spots along the way.
On this particular day we stopped and parked at the iconic Coumeenole Beach.
It’s not difficult to see why Director, David Lean, deliberately chose the Di**le Peninsula for the movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’
It is breathtaking, rugged, wild and dramatic with the Atlantic Ocean waves rolling and crashing below.
Please be aware, the currents here are notoriously dangerous, so it is not for swimming (even though some people disregard this warning)
There is also a short walking trail out to Dunmore Head.

SUMMER HOLIDAY MOMENTS
08/24/2025

SUMMER HOLIDAY MOMENTS

GOODBYE IRELANDIt’s been a great couple of weeks and we have had lovely weather. Hardly had any need for a raincoat. Goi...
08/21/2025

GOODBYE IRELAND

It’s been a great couple of weeks and we have had lovely weather. Hardly had any need for a raincoat. Going back with new ideas, a few new properties, new Irish products I just love, some ladies steering their own ships and making some waves (more on that later) one or two pub recommendations in Di**le and more travel tips. All to help you enjoy your journey a little bit more. Thank You Ireland, you never fail to impress me. Back again in 6 weeks! Got my goals from

I love this photograph for so many reasons. Eyeries is a village, located along the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. I have...
08/02/2025

I love this photograph for so many reasons. Eyeries is a village, located along the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. I have a few favorite places in Ireland and this Peninsula is one of those places. When I came across this particular photograph captured by I knew I had to ask him if I could share it here. I love how he captures the vibrancy of this colorful village, but what I really love and appreciate is how he captures the Irish weather. As your eyes pan out, notice the mist coming in from the sea and the clouds begin to blanket the mountains in the distance. Yes, when you go to Ireland, you may get blue skies and sunshine, but this, this photograph captures the reality of regular Irish weather. Without this weather, this mist, this rain, this moisture, there would be no green fields, no vibrant wildflower meadows and no lush foliage. I can almost feel how soft my skin is when I am there. Thanks I love how you captured this little part of Ireland.

Signs You Are In Ireland…..
07/25/2025

Signs You Are In Ireland…..

07/11/2025

Rachel Gaffney is a travel planner who books and curates trips for several hundred US visitors in Ireland a year.

Born in Cork, living in Dallas, Texas, she spends months travelling around this island every year, and also has years of experience working in hotels.

Back home after her latest trip, I asked her for five thoughts on Irish tourism.

“People in Ireland have the ability to make you feel really good. It’s like a magical power,” Rachel says.

Examples range from the sense of family at Ashford Castle to a server remembering she took oatmilk with her tea, and couldn’t eat gluten, at Connemara Sands Hotel.

“I never forgot how that made me feel...�you can have chandeliers, Egyptian cotton sheets and the best toiletries, but none of that matters if you don’t feel welcome or wanted.”

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At Rachel Gaffney’s Real Ireland, luxury travel means authenticity & connection.Every year, I spend months traveling sol...
07/03/2025

At Rachel Gaffney’s Real Ireland, luxury travel means authenticity & connection.
Every year, I spend months traveling solo throughout Ireland, exploring hidden islands, historic linen mills and cozy bookstores. I even went scuba diving in Kenmare Bay, so I can personally vet every route, stay and experience I recommend.
I was asked yesterday, “What sets you apart from other Travel planners/Advisors?”
My answer is;
I RELY SOLELY ON FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE TO CRAFT YOUR UNIQUE IRISH JOURNEY

By moving somewhere different every night, you don’t get to truly experience the real Ireland. I have been asking and ur...
06/25/2025

By moving somewhere different every night, you don’t get to truly experience the real Ireland.
I have been asking and urging people to stop speed dating with Ireland for over 15 years now. It’s not a marketing ploy or tag line. It’s what I believe. It’s what I have always believed. It’s what I advise my clients to do. Don’t worry about trying to see the entire country in a week. Slow down, take your time and let Ireland unfold before you.

THE OLD HEAD OF KINSALE GOLF LINKSOverlooking the Atlantic and framed by the iconic Old Head Lighthouse, the 18th green ...
06/11/2025

THE OLD HEAD OF KINSALE GOLF LINKS

Overlooking the Atlantic and framed by the iconic Old Head Lighthouse, the 18th green at Kinsale is a stunning yet challenging finale. Perched on the cliffs, the small, undulating green demands precision, while the wind and nearby bunkers heighten the difficulty. With the lighthouse standing as a beacon in the background, I know my clients will find this a breathtaking finish, later this month, to one of golf’s most unforgettable courses. I was asked to design a trip for 4 couples coming from Colorado, Mexico and Dallas. Crafting and curating itineraries is what I do on a daily basis. But really, I consider myself to be a matchmaker. Matching you with the right property and place.

I’m not a diver, as is evident from this photo, so please ignore my form !While staying at in Ardfert, County Kerry, I ...
06/10/2025

I’m not a diver, as is evident from this photo, so please ignore my form !
While staying at in Ardfert, County Kerry, I had time to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean.
It’s a wonderful place to stay for the traveler who likes to take their time, to explore the area and is not constantly haring around the country, staying somewhere different every night.
Stop Speed Dating with Ireland and dive in !

I took this photograph a few weeks ago, while taking an early morning walk. The only sounds were those of the birds, the...
05/30/2025

I took this photograph a few weeks ago, while taking an early morning walk. The only sounds were those of the birds, the gentle lapping of the water against the boat and the twigs crunching beneath my feet.
Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara is set on a 700 acre estate, which includes, woodlands, walking trails, lakes and a river. I was only staying for one night before heading south. I hated having to leave. I could only take a short walk as I was working and was on a tight schedule.
But this is what I am talking about when I advise people to slow down and take their time. To Stop Speed Dating With Ireland.
Wherever you go, you will find plenty to do, see, feel and experience so trust me when I suggest you spend a few days in each place or simply stay in one region. You will not be disappointed. is one such property that needs ‘time’ to truly enjoy.

TEA TIMETea time On Inisheer
05/26/2025

TEA TIME
Tea time On Inisheer

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