This. Is. Not. Clickbait.
This is a list of the best Irish Instagram accounts (in my opinion), but it’s not one of these ‘listicles’ that has been created solely to drive meaningless traffic to a website.
I could have created one of those kinds of lists, but I would have died a little inside as soon as bashed the ‘Publish’ button.
Mini rant over…
This is a list I’ve had in my head for ages.
It’s a collection of Instagram accounts that give me that little stir in my belly that I associate with adventure.
The Instagram accounts below make me want to explore Ireland, and I believe they’ll make you want to do so too.
In no particular order, the best Irish Instagram accounts are…
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1 – @wild_sky_photography – No intro I write here will do Sean’s stuff justice – dive in and feel the wanderlust flow!
2 – @rawdublin – exquisitely shot Dublin City scenes. Perfect for those of you looking for a glance at the capital after the sun drops
3 – @joe.ire – for those of you looking for some Irish exploration inspiration! Joe’s posts make me uncomfortably aware of how unadventurous my own weekends are!!
4 – @colmk15 – Class photos from around Ireland! His recent time-lapse video is well worth a watch, too!
5 – @outofmylens – Showcasing Ireland. Perfect for those of you that love a quirky building, or city architecture!
I just can’t find the right words to describe you how amazing the cliffs are from this angle. Oh and all this green !! ?? ?? . Thank you @samsungireland for this opportunity #dobiggerthings #shotfromthegalaxy
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6 – @ga11mck – savage shots from across Ireland… makes me realise how crap my own photos are!
7 – @dublindaily – brilliant black and white snaps from around Dublin City
8 – @paulbdeering – give Paul a follow if you fancy seeing Ireland, and the worlds, wild side! All kinds of adventure!
9 – @eoinderham – a man whose drone videos will cause your heart pain!
10 – @jasonladrigan – some more inspiration for those of you looking to get stuck into some outdoor exploring.
11 – @antppe – scenes snapped straight from the heart of Dublin. Sit back, click follow, and bask in some photography brilliance!
12 – @fiac_mangan – Ireland’s raw beauty in all her glory – will make you crave Ireland’s quiet countryside
13 – @susanbutterly – consistently brilliant… x 10!
14 – @tallaght24. Top-notch shots from across our little island!
15 – @ihaveadarksoul – Max pops out constant wanderlust-inducing gems from across Ireland. Well worth a follow!
16 – @eyeintheskyireland – Ireland from above – what’s not to love?
17 – @keith_ohara – this is a shameless self-plug. I tend to float around Ireland quite a bit – follow for road-trip inspiration
18 – @kierandalton99 – an avid Irish explorer and a top bloke!
19 – @chrishillphotographer – hands down one of my favorite photographers. You’ll spot a lot of Chris’s stuff used by Tourism Ireland!
20 – @paddymc.ie – Dublin City livin’ encapsulated in class photography!
21 – @dmk.travel.photo – inside Ireland. A lovely mixture of photos from across the land
22 – @matthewmurphyphotography – come for the photos of abandoned Ireland, stay for the endless snaps of Ireland’s mind-boggling beauty
23 – @kutufoto – if you’re after a glimpse at Ireland’s enchanting coastline along with snaps of the capital, you need to have a gander at @kutufoto’s shtuff!
24 – @mredgarallan – photos and videos from the man with the beard. Just look at the clip below
25 – @ugniusbra – sensational photos from the west of Ireland
26 – @adrian_heely – Smashing photos from the glorious county of Kerry
27 –@wanderingirishcailin – slices of adventure that’ll take you right the way across Ireland
28 – @shotbymaguire – a sound bloke that makes me want to throw my own camera against the wall. Lots from Dublin, but frequently posts snaps from across Ireland.
29 – @frankcosgrove – Frank’s photos will take you on a little digital journey right the way around Ireland. His photos of Clare regularly make me want to pack up my life in Dublin and move out west.
30 – @evan_shelly – Consistently brilliant, with a knack for capturing Ireland’s dramatic side perfectly.
31 – @garethwrayphotography – Easily one of my favourite photographers in Ireland. No intro needed.
32 – @lawless_ireland – Lovely little digital chunks of Dublin city sent piping hot to your feed on a regular basis.
33 – @davekennedy_ One of the reasons I drove the Causeway Coastal Route earlier this year. A hugely talented photographer
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34 – @carverphoto – Escaping the city and moving to the countryside is something I’ve wanted to do for a while. Photographers like John push me closer and closer to the edge.
35 – @brianmaguirephoto – Brian’s photos of exploring Donegal’s caves both terrify and delight me. A cracking insight into a side of Ireland you rarely see.
36 – @ebdeco – Hands down one of my favourite Irish Instagram Accounts. Elizabeth captures Ireland’s raw beauty in a way that makes me want to pack in my job and drive around Ireland forever.
37 – @ronanhdphotography – Thinking about exploring Wicklow? Ronan will provide you with all the inspiration that you need!
38 – @allaroundireland – Follow – trust me. You’ll enjoy the stuff these guys send to your feed every few days.
39 – @mariusmonaghan – A gorgeous collection of photos that’ll make you want to get your arse to the coast ASAP.
40 – @endatheroad – Enda – a man that makes me want to rediscover Dublin.
41 – @madelinemulqueen – An account that’s jam-packed with positivity and Ireland’s outdoors. I want her dog…
42 – @conorcorbett82 – A man that’s gone to great lengths to document Ireland’s Éire Markers. Watch his latest story highlight for a wonderful bit of history.
And that's a wrap!
I’VE 100% MISSED SOME GREAT IRISH INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS!! So please pop your recommendations into the comments below! I’ll add the best ones to the list above!
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.
Mark Duffy
Saturday 30th of March 2019
Hopefully my account will make the next list @markduffyphotography
John
Saturday 30th of March 2019
One account I discovered before Christmas that I have fallen in love with is @abandoned_westcork . Of all the abandoned Irish building accounts I follow this one is by far the best.
Fiona
Sunday 10th of December 2017
I'd recommend littlewood.adam for this list! He's amazing