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Posted by Corey on Aug 28, 2012 | 2 comments

The Irish Tradition of Buying Rounds in a Pub

There’s a tradition in Ireland of buying rounds of drinks in a pub. One person buys a round, those on the receiving end reciprocate. It’s very simple...

Posted by Corey on Aug 24, 2012 | 0 comments

Finding a Bit of Ireland Close to Home

There’s just something about an Irish festival. Sure, they may take on some very non-Irish traits — there aren’t many spots on Emerald Isle...

Posted by Corey on Aug 13, 2012 | 2 comments

We’re on Our Way to Irish Fest

In case you’re heading to Irish Fest in Milwaukee this weekend, I wanted to extend an invitation to stop by the Cultural Village. That’s the section of the...

Posted by Corey on Aug 2, 2012 | 5 comments

What Should I Expect from a €20 B&B in Ireland?

A new breed of B&Bs are popping up in Ireland, especially on the West coast and in areas where tourism has been sluggish… it’s the budget B&B. While...

Posted by Corey on Jul 19, 2012 | 3 comments

An Afternoon with Brian and Kilbeggan Whiskey

Finally! A distillery tour that got me up close and personal with the process of making whiskey! After years of leaving Irish distilleries (and breweries) feeling...

Posted by Corey on Jul 17, 2012 | 15 comments

In Search of Castle Matrix

For over a decade, my car rental maps had tempted me with a pink star marking the location of Castle Matrix. It was just a ways outside of Limerick a few miles from...

Posted by Corey on Jul 5, 2012 | 15 comments

5 Irish Travel Tips No One Bothered to Tell You… Until Now

Sometimes it’s the little details that set a trip on the right track. Here are five tips experienced travelers know but never learned from guidebooks…...

Posted by Corey on Jul 3, 2012 | 5 comments

A Visit to Nenagh Castle

For nearly 20 years, I’ve looked up at the grey stone remnants of Nenagh Castle and dreamed of the day I could wander around the chambers and climb to the very...

Posted by Corey on Jun 5, 2012 | 41 comments

June Giveaway: Ursula Celano Irish Greeting Cards

You may remember Ursula Celano’s notebooks from our Holiday Gift Guide. Well, since we last mentioned her, she’s added an entire line of Ireland-inspired...

Posted by Corey on Jun 1, 2012 | 2 comments

Ireland in Bloom

This weekend Dublin hosts Ireland’s biggest gardening event called BLOOM IN THE PARK. As much as I would love to be there, I won’t be arriving for a few...

Posted by Corey on May 22, 2012 | 3 comments

4th of July: Ireland Gets in on the Fun

While St Patrick’s Day has become a moment for the world to be a wee bit Irish for one day a year, it looks like the family-friendly spirit of the 4th of July is...

Posted by Corey on May 21, 2012 | 1 comment

Irish Coin Cufflinks Giveaway for Father’s Day

It’s been a while since we had a giveaway, and with Father’s Day just around the corner (June 17th), Birthday Cufflinks has stepped in to give us a way to...

Posted by Corey on May 20, 2012 | 3 comments

#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...

Posted by Corey on May 15, 2012 | 11 comments

Q & A: Ireland Travel Checklist

Do you happen to have a countdown/to do list for getting ready for a trip to Ireland? We leave on June 1st. I feel like I should be doing something, but not sure where...

Posted by Corey on May 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Q & A: Caravans, Camping, and Glamping in Ireland

My wife and I travel in the US in our motor home, mostly in Arizona. We were wondering if there are campgrounds in Ireland and if we can rent an RV (recreational...

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