94 The Engaging Ireland Interview

Episode Guide – Podcast #94 Engaging Ireland

In this audio podcast episode, we chat with Travis and Kathy Nelson, the hosts of the Engaging Ireland Podcast.

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Show Notes

00:00
Intro Song: The Devil’s Bit by Theresa Larkin & Noel McQuaid

00:56
Irish Travel Bargains: Air fare deals are at about $400 roundtrip (+taxes & fees) for travel from Chicago or New York to Ireland

01:12
Accommodation prices have dropped as well. Read Pat Preston’s post featuring new bargains at her www.IrelandExpert.com blog

01:29
Michele Erdvig from www.IrelandYes.com reports that she’s spotted B&Bs for as low as €20 per person per night.

02:03
Current blog highlights include the Irish Farmers Calendar, Titanic Memorial Cruise and Three CDs You Should Experience.

02:22
Irish Fireside Twitter and Facebook profiles.

02:30
Travis and Kathy Nelson from www.EngagingIreland.com – How have you approached trip planning? What are some resources?

03:25
Websites of interest – www.megalithomania.com and the www.themodernantiquarian.com.

04:40
What were some places you discovered that weren’t in your pre-research? Duloe Pass in Connemara and Glen Aherlow in Tipperary and others.

06:33
Hotels vs B&B vs Self-Catering Accommodations.

07:10
Tell us about your first trip.

07:38
What keeps you returning to Ireland?

08:05
John and Linda from Fairymount Farm.

09:19
Do you plan to move to Ireland?

11:05
What are some of the traps the people planning trips fall into when planning their trip to Ireland?

13:40
What are your money-saving tips?

17:04
Heritage Pass & Heritage Week

17:48
What should someone expect when they listen to your podcast?

20:02
Do you have a treasured item that you’ve brought back from Ireland?

20:45

When’s you next trip and what’s on your must-see list? Northern Ireland and Walks like the one on the Gap on Dunloe.

22:13
Closing tune – Ashokan Farewell by Theresa Larkin & Noel McQuaid

Listen to Travis and Kathy at www.EngagingIreland.com or find them on iTunes.