Jan 26, 2012

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Rainbow Over Dublin

Rainbow Over Dublin

I simply can’t resist the charm of this Irish lottery video. And here’s a peek at the making-of the colorful event.   National Lottery :: Rainbow Over Dublin from Myles of Smyles on...

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Jan 24, 2012

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Raising Intercultural Kids

Raising Intercultural Kids

We get a lot of requests for tips for traveling with children… and we’re always happy to offer our suggestions (like a visit to www.irelandwithkids.com). In addition to finding amazing places to take your kids, there are many other ways to prepare your children for experiencing new cultures. Our friends Dr. Jessie Voigts and her daughter Lillie Forteau over at...

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Jan 14, 2012

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Because We All Need a Bit of an Ireland Fix

Because We All Need a Bit of an Ireland Fix

Every once in a while it’s nice to be swept away to Ireland....

Jan 1, 2012

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Best of 2011 from the Irish Fireside

Best of 2011 from the Irish Fireside

It was a big year for Ireland. Well-known visitors, a bump in tourism numbers,...

Dec 31, 2011

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Some Irish Toasts for 2012

Some Irish Toasts for 2012

It’s almost 2012 (at least in my corner of the world), and I was...

Dec 28, 2011

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Poitín: Irish Moonshine

Poitín: Irish Moonshine

Irish Moonshine from Richard Bangs on Vimeo. Richard Bangs has a very nice...

Dec 26, 2011

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Ding Dong Denny’s History of Ireland

Ding Dong Denny’s History of Ireland

Ireland’s Brown Bag Films made this animated short in 2008… now...

Dec 24, 2011

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Oiche Nollag, Christmas Eve

Oiche Nollag, Christmas Eve

There’s a tradition in Ireland to light a candle in the window, leave...

Dec 24, 2011

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Secret Santa Show and Tell 2011

Secret Santa Show and Tell 2011

The Irish Fireside elves have been sending presents around the globe this week...

Dec 21, 2011

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#121 Our Certificate of Irish Heritage Interview

#121 Our Certificate of Irish Heritage Interview

Episode Guide – Podcast #121 The Certificate of Irish Heritage Karl...

Dec 20, 2011

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Newgrange Winter Solstice

Newgrange Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice at Newgrange For over 5,000 years a mystical celestial event...

Dec 16, 2011

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Add Some Turf to the Fireside

Add Some Turf to the Fireside

We’re usually busy giving things away and sharing bits of Irish news,...

Dec 15, 2011

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Artists Eye: Irish Christmas Market

Artists Eye: Irish Christmas Market

2011 Continental Christmas Market by Patrick Dinneen www.photoblog.ie Patrick...

Dec 14, 2011

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Christmas Music ’round the Irish Fireside

Christmas Music ’round the Irish Fireside

The festive and contemplative sides of life are part of Irish music all...

Dec 14, 2011

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The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway from Mark Coughlan on...

Dec 13, 2011

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Irish Christmas Music: Spectacular Sister Acts

Irish Christmas Music: Spectacular Sister Acts

This holiday season has Irish Firesider Pam Stucky thinking about great tunes....

Dec 13, 2011

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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas from the Irish Firesid...

The Best Holiday Gift Ideas from the Irish Fireside

Our Holiday Giveaway has me dreaming about a few of my favorite things…...

Dec 12, 2011

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Giveaway: Bitesize Irish Gaelic

Giveaway: Bitesize Irish Gaelic

Anyone else adding “learn some Irish” to their list of New...

Dec 11, 2011

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Ireland Unveils the Certificate of Irish Heritage

Ireland Unveils the Certificate of Irish Heritage

Ireland has launched it’s Certificate of Irish Heritage in an effort to...

Dec 11, 2011

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Giveaway: Irish Tea Time

Giveaway: Irish Tea Time

Irish Firesider Judy Arnold has handmade this fantastic tri-color teapot cozy...

Dec 11, 2011

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Giveaway: Favorite Irish Recipes

Giveaway: Favorite Irish Recipes

Jody from www.irelandwithkids.com is giving away a hardbound copy of her...

Dec 11, 2011

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Giveaway: Ursula Celano Irish Notebooks

Giveaway: Ursula Celano Irish Notebooks

Here’s a giveaway item you probably haven’t seen before…...

Dec 9, 2011

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Giveaway: Irish Belleek Shard Jewelry

Giveaway: Irish Belleek Shard Jewelry

Liam is offering a piece of his Irish Belleek shard jewelry to one lucky Irish...

Dec 8, 2011

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Giveaway: Irish Coin Cufflinks

Giveaway: Irish Coin Cufflinks

Our friends at Irish Coin Cufflinks/World Coin Cufflinks are giving away a...