2009 In Review

We thought a little video montage of this year’s highlights and headlines were appropriate as we dive into 2010. Below you’ll find links to the items mentioned:

• Bad Economy Is Good News?
• Waterford Crystal Closes
• Irish-American Roadtrip Crosses the US – all our road trip videos

Roadtrip Highlights:
Name Name Our Roadtrip Vehicle
Keegan Clan
Stops in the Twin Cities
Gunder Burger
Irish Oatmeal Soap
John Wayne Birthplace
Shamrock Texas
Rex Allen Museum
Hugo O’Conor
Ajo, AZ
The Sanford’s Hoolie
Liam Sings with the McMurrows
Tea in San Diego
The Harrington Clan with Katie
Hike with Michael
Shabu Shabu with Frido and Wakako
Leprechaun Hunting in Palm Canyon
Visit with Uncle Dave and Tom
Uncork and Unwind in Temeculah Valley
Celtic Harp with Anne Roos
Dracula/Buffalo Bill Connection
Smooches in Denver
Visit to America’s Oldest Irish Store

• BizTimes.com Article
• Irish Emigrant Article
• Knockahopple on Wandering Educators
• Twitter List
• Liam Taste-Tests Tullamore Dew
• Bridge Between Ireland and Scotland
• Best Guide Books for Ireland
• Extra Large Leprechaun Interview
• Five Mistakes Visitors to Ireland Make
• We Switch to a Facebook Fan Page
• Cliffs of Moher vie for 7 New Wonders List
• Our Packing List Goes Viral
• Liam Releases His First CD
• Pat Preston Publishes Ireland Travel 101
• Banoffee Pie Tops Our List of Recipes
• Liam Goes to Ireland

Liam in Ireland Highlights:
Unseasonable Sunshine Burns His Face
Liam Faces Unexpected Construction… and the Situation Only Gets Worse
Liam Tries a Different Form of Transportation

• Joyce’s Ulysses Goes Graphic
• We Partner with Guinness for Arthur’s Day
• Irish Immigration Turns Away Three US Backpackers… But They Get Invited Back to Dublin
• 10 Tips for Getting Through Irish Immigration
• Simon Shares His Move to Ireland
• Airlines Tack on Luggage Fees
• We Attend the Travel Blog Exchange Conference
• U2 Rocks Dublin
• Shannon Open Pre-Clearance
• The Best Irish and Celtic Albums
• Meet Up with Engaging Ireland
• A Fireside Review of Rosetta Stone Irish
• Five Things to Know When Renting a Car in Ireland
• Lonely Planet Lists the Fireside as a Favorite
• Muhammad Ali Visits Irish Ancestral Home
• Corey and Liam Launch www.onthewhiteline.com
• Titanic Memorial Cruise Announced
• We’re Named 10 Podcasts to Travel With
• 10 Things You Must Do in Ireland
• Our Giveaway Returns
• 10 Irish Words You Should Know
• 2009 Holiday Gift Guide Published
• 10 Things You Should NOT DO in Dublin
• Lonely Planet Praises Cork City
• Featured on the Celtic Christmas Podcast
• Titanic Dock iPhone App Unveiled
• Married an Irish Farmer Interview
• Nominated for Best Travel Podcast
• Secret Santa a Success