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#61 Merry Christmas, Armagh, Down & the Cooley Peninsula December 25, 2008

After giving away a few things, we sit down and chat with the former mayor of Newry and Mourne.

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#60 The Giveaway December 14, 2008

This one is a little different as we share some details about our big Holiday giveaway, our Holiday Gift Guide and even announce some more ways you can experience the Irish Fireside. Featuring Celtic harp music by Anne Roos.

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#59 Irish Turf & Free Stuff November 3, 2008

We're giving away FREE STUFF and chat with the master of Irish Turf Incense.

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#58 Belleek China, South Armagh & the Brobdingnagian Bards October 22, 2008

We enjoy our nomination to www.PodcastAwards.com, interview Tony Hearty about Irish Belleek and south County Armagh and feature the Brobdingnagian Bards.

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#57 Interview with Katherine Webster September 27, 2008

We enjoy a chat with Katherine Webster from County Clare and feature an original song honoring musician Tommy Makem.

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#56 “Sweeping the Floor” with Sean-Nós Dancing at Irish Fest Aug 26, 2008

Ireland's top sean-nós dancers "Sweep the Floor" at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Oireachtas na Gaeilge took over the Gaeltacht tent and showed the crowd real Irish craic.

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#55 The Spirit of Galway August 14, 2008

We chat with Ann Milia from the Spirit of Galway to talk about Galway City and County. We also feature the Irish Fest Galway Bay Song Contest winner.

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#54 Using Mobile Phones Abroad August 2, 2008

A look at mobile phone options for those traveling to Ireland as well as some listener mail and a song from Craic Wisely.

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#53 Mailbag Using Your iPhone in Ireland July 22, 2008

An overview of iPhone service in Ireland, as well as it's capabilities for easy photo uploads, blogging and photo blogging.

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#52 Mailbag July 5, 2008

Corey has returned from Ireland and he's sharing some of your comments and feedback.

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#51 Rising of the Moon June 21, 2008

Tom Joe shares "Rising of the Moon" at a session at Jim O' the Mill near Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary.

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#48, 49, 50 Dublin Visit June 6, 2008

Follow Corey's trip to Ireland capital city

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#47 Achill Island May 22, 2008

Corey is on-the-road and visits rugged Achill Island in County Mayo.

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#46 Seascapes & Sand Dunes in Sligo & Mayo May 16, 2008

Still on the road, Corey changes things up with a visit to the sea.

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#45 Roscommon &
the Entrance to Hell May 15, 2008

Corey is on-the-road and visits some Roscommon sites and finds himself in an ancient underground room.

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#44 A Walk In Ireland May 8, 2008

Corey chats about the beautiful days Ireland has been having this week.

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#43 Silvermines Mountain Hike April 5, 2008

Time to take a hike along the ridge of the Silvermines Mountains in County Tipperary Ireland.

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#42 Gardens of Ireland - PART 2 April 5, 2008

We take a tour of Knockpatrick Gardens in County Limerick and answer some listener mail.

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#41 Gardens of Ireland - PART 1 March 30, 2008

Spring is on its way, and we're heading to the Gardens of Ireland.

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#40 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: A Celebration of Irish Language and Culture - PART 2 March 17, 2008

We celebrate the Irish language in song as Emer de Barra talks to us about Oireachtas na Gaeilge.

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#39 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: Sean-Nós Irish Dancing - PART 1 March 15, 2008

Brian Ó Cuinneagáin introduces us to real Irish sean-nós dancing. He is a champion Oireachtas na Gaeilge dancer.

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#38 Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 13, 2008

Here's a session from Philadelphia's Irish Center during the city's Saint Patrick's Day celebrations last weekend.

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#37 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th - PART 3 March 7, 2008

We continue our look at Belfast and chat some more with Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket.

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#36 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th - PART 2 March 3, 2008

We are taken on a bonfire tour with the good folks from Belfast In Your Pocket.

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#35 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th - PART 1
February 27, 2008

We share our experience at one of the many bonfires we visited on July 11, 2007, the eve of the Belfast Marching Day.

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#34 Ireland Expert Pat Preston - PART 2 February 11, 2008

We continue our interview with Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.

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#33 Ireland Expert Pat Preston - PART 1 February 11, 2008

We welcome a very special guest, Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.

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#32 Gaining Dual Citizenship
February 2, 2008

We chat with listener Bill Sweeney about his experience obtaining dual citizenship...without ever having to leave the United States.

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#31 Winter Memories, Irish Farmstays and B&Bs January 1, 2008

We kick off the New Year with some memories of winter in Ireland. Then we chat with some experts in Irish B&Bs.

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#30 Lullaby for Caoilte December 24, 2007

In the spirit of Christmas we bring you this song performed by our friends in Tipperary, Ireland - Sheelagh Chadwick, Kathleen Costello and Theresa Larkin. Merry Christmas everyone.

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#29 Dingle & Aine November 14, 2007

Today it’s off to the Irish-speaking region known as the Dingle Peninsula. Our neighbor Aine tells us all about her summer school experience there, and she tells us a story that is sure to leave you in stitches.

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#28 Celtic Colours October 5, 2007

October in Ireland is the theme of this episode where Corey talks about visiting Ireland in the fall, the Celtic Colours Festival and some plans he has made for his trip to Ireland.

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#27 Session at Larkin's September 19, 2007

Irish dancers take to the floor.

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#26 Session at Graces September 13, 2007

Roche (with Liam) shares "Ned of the Hill" at a session in Grace’s in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary.

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#25 Treasures of Ireland August 21, 2007

Just back from 3 months in Ireland, we have loads to share...including our Treasures of Ireland Tour, some Irish-Gaelic and A Song for Ireland.

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#24 Glenstal Abbey July 16, 2007

We take you to Glenstal Abbey, where the monks celebrate Mass in Gregorian chant, the gardens provide a peaceful respite for visitors and the Icon collection present a look into Church history.

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#23 LePoer Tower June 28, 2007

We visit a hidden tower in County Waterford, try speaking a little Irish and get a traditional Irish song.

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#22 Packing for Ireland May 26, 2007

On the eve of his departure to Ireland, Corey shares some of the items he typically packs for touring around Ireland.

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#21 South Ireland: Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork & Kerry May 11, 2007

We chat with Mary O'Halloran and Marrie Keane about the southern most portion of Ireland. We also let you in on Matt Lauer's visit to Ireland and a possible sale at Aer Lingus.

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#20 Shannon Region, Toasted Sandwiches and Limerick You're A Lady April 8, 2007

We head to the lesser visited treasures of the Shannon Region, enjoy toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches and Liam sings Limerick You're A Lady.

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#19 Irish Fireside's Appearance on FOX6 WakeUp News April 6, 2007

Here's a clip from our appearance on the FOX6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee.

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#18 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 2 March 28, 2007

Liza continues to share her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also tell you about The Gamer Traveler Podcast's Ireland episode.

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#17 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 1 March 22, 2007

Our friend Liza shares her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also give you one last chance to sign up for the Ireland Getaway.

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#16 Saint Patrick's Day 2007 March 15, 2007

Enter our Trip to Ireland Giveaway, visit some Best Websites for Dreaming About Ireland and hear Liam sing Sally Gardens

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#15 An Irish Fireside Update March 6, 2007

Unfortunately Corey's down with the flu, but Liam has some updates for everyone in this pre-St. Patrick's Day Podcast

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#14 "O Come Ye Back to Ireland," A Tour of Ireland Deal and More Messages from Our Comment Line February 25, 2007

We go to our comment line to hear what our listeners have to say and field a few questions.

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#13 Northern Ireland, Frozen Black Irish and Star of the County Down February 6, 2007

We reveal Northern Ireland as an up and coming tourist hotspot and visit with John Bustard from the Causeway Coast and Glens.

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#12 Downloadable Resources, Marc Gunn and Our Comment Line January 27, 2007

We keep you dreaming about Ireland by telling you about a special coach tour of Ireland, several downloable resources, our comment line and music by Culann's Hound.

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#11 Plan Your Dream Trip to Ireland January 3, 2007

Stop dreaming about a trip to Ireland and start planning with our podcast dedicated to helping you get your trip to the Emerald Isle on its way. We provide you plenty of resources and talk to Marie McKown from Tourism Ireland.

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#10 Inishowen, Brown Bread and the Wild Rover October 23, 2006

We visit the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, make Irish brown bread and Liam sings the Wild Rover.

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#09 Dublin Interview with Jenny Finegan September 26, 2006

We introduce our e-newsletter and get the inside scoop on Dublin from Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism.

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#08 The Cliffs of Moher, Roasted Salmon and The Devils Bit August 27, 2006

Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Centre updates on their construction, we taste some of Fionn mac Cumhaill Salmon and we finish up with a song by Theresa Larkin.

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#07 Irish Fest, Ulster American Folk Park, Bread and Butter Pudding and Farewell to Nova Scotia August 13, 2006

We celebrate the one time of year when Ireland comes to us, Milwaukee Irish Fest, we test out some new podcasting equipment, Liam gives us his secret to the best Bread and Butter Pudding just before singing us Farewell to Nova Scotia.

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#06B Dublin Bonus Episode March 1, 2006

We've added a few more tips to help you enjoy Dublin

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#06 Dublin Sites, Dublin Coddle and Grace

April 24, 2006

Dublin is loaded with attractions that unfortunately most visitors miss. In this episode we visit a few of our favorite lesser-known sites and offer some tips for traveling to Dublin.

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#05 Money Matters, Apple Custard Pie and Molly Malone April 9, 2006

In this episode we answer your questions about managing your money while traveling Ireland with tips that will allow you make intelligent decisions as you travel. We also feature Mary Ryan's Apple Custard Pie and Liam sings Molly Malone.

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#04 Waterford Crystal, Shin and Guinness and The Old Dungarvan Oak March 29, 2006

We visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and some interesting sites nearby; then it's time for our recipe for shin and Guinness and Liam sings The Old Dungarvan Oak.

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#03B Shannon Airport for the First Time Visitor March 26, 2006

We tell what to expect when you arrive or depart from Ireland's west coast airport.

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#03 Saint Patrick, Following in the Footsteps of the Saint, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Danny Boy March 16, 2006

We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by exploring the life of the saint and the places he visited, as well as look at the Irish connection to corned beef and listen to an Irish-American Favorite.

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#02 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Potcheen Cocktail and She Moved Thro' the Fair March 9, 2006

We visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where we give our tips to avoid the crowds, suggest some interesting sites nearby, mix up a potcheen cocktail and hear Liam's haunting version fo She Moved Thro' the Fair

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#01 The Rock of Cashel, Scones and Kitty O'Toole February 22, 2006

Our first podcast takes you to the Rock of Cashel where we give you tips to make the best of your visit, suggest some off the beaten path destinations nearby, share Liam's family scone recipe and listen to Liam's rendition of the song Kitty O'Toole.

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