#122 Jumping Into Ireland with Michele Erdvig
Episode Guide – Podcast #122 Getting Ready for the Irish Travel Season with Michele Erdvig -
In this edition, Michele Erdvig and Corey Taratuta cover some of the most popular Irish travel news in preparation for the 2012 tourism season. This one is loaded with details of changes at popular attractions, new offerings, and tips to help plan a trip to Ireland.
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Show Notes
00:00
- Intro: The Devil’s Bit by Theresa Larkin & Noel McQuaid
00:55
- Michele Erdvig – www.irelandyes.com
- Michele’s Book: Ireland Dream Trip – www.irelanddreamtrip.com
01:25
- Cliff of Moher Visitor Centre and Irish Weather – www.cliffsofmoher.ie
02:05
- Tourism Ireland Event – Jump Into Ireland – www.discoverireland.com
- Sceptre Tours
- Jameson Distillery
- Manor House Hotels
- Celtic Tours
- Shannon Development
- CIE Tours
- Dungannon Golf Club
- Fermanagh Lakelands
- Ramada Portrush
A snapshot of Guinness served at a Tourism Ireland event in Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Michele Erdvig
3:30
- Music by Sephira – www.sephira.ie
- Monaghan the Border Country
Michele Erdvig with Sephira at a Tourism Ireland Event in Atlanta
4:20
- Titanic Belfast – www.titanicbelfast.com
5:45
- Giants Causeway Visitor Centre – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
6:25
- Traveling in the Shoulder Season in Northern Ireland
7:00
- Ireland’s New B&B Star Ratings – www.bandbireland.com/Pages/Bed_and_Breakfast_Ireland_Classification.html
10:10
- Ireland’s DNA Project – www.irelandsdna.com
10:55
- Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak – www.honoringourancestors.com
11:55
- The Gathering in Ireland – www.thegatheringireland.com
13:10
- Dublin’s City of a Thousand Welcomes Program – www.cityofathousandwelcomes.com
14:07
- Bunratty Lodge Closes after 35 years
15:15
- Daniel O’Donnell Visitor in Dungloe, County Donegal – www.danielodonnellvisitorcentre.com
16:30
- Bus Eierann tour of Carlingford and Mourne: www.buseireann.ie/news.
php?id=1082&month=Apr
18:10
- Dublin Airport Security in Question – www.independent.ie/national-news/two-months-to-bring-security-measures-in-line-with-european-rules-at-dublin-airport-3109254.html
18:55
- Shannon Airport Supervision – www.clareherald.com/news/3821-full-autonomy-for-shannon-airport.html
22:10
- Shannon Heritage Sites with Entertainment – www.shannonheritage.com
- Knappogue Castle Banquet
- Ireland of Kings and Legends
- Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
- Bunratty Corn Barn
- Dunguaire Castle Banquet
- Bunratty Banquet Footage:
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Corey/Michelle
Great podcast!
I just wanted to add to your Titanic section if I may. You gave a brief mention to the Cork connection, and as I’m sure you know, Cobh was Titanic’s last port of call before it finally set sail towards the US.
Like Belfast, Cobh has given visitors more reasons to spend some time there with the new Titanic Experience. I didn’t get a chance to go there myself when I was home in April, but my brother, a teacher, took a class of students there, and was very impressed.
It definitely has given Cobh a boost, and it’s also given people travelling with kids another great option for an educational tour.
Best Regards,
Liam
Thanks for mentioning Cobh. It’s on my wishlist!
Be sure to set aside an hour to walk up and see the Cathedral. It’s an amazing building.