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Posted by Guest on Mar 5, 2013 | 3 comments

10 Reasons to Ditch the Tour Bus and Self-Drive in Ireland

Ireland is an incredible country to visit and traditionally the group tour bus has been the way to do this but times are changing! GPS and great roads has made...

Posted by Guest on Feb 21, 2013 | 3 comments

Join the Gathering

With The Gathering taking place in 2013, this year is undoubtedly the year to be Irish. While the small isle in the middle of the Irish Sea may only be home to five...

Posted by Guest on Jan 15, 2013 | 11 comments

Swallowed by a Donegal Ditch: Mishaps in Irish Travel

This week, I asked our readers to share their Irish travel mishaps, and when this one came in from Barrie Maguire (…with photos!), I knew I had to share it...

Posted by Guest on Jan 7, 2013 | 0 comments

Artists Eye: Ireland’s West Coast Before Sunset

London-based photographer Przemek Czaicki captured this image of the Cliffs of Moher while visiting County Clare. He told us about his unique adventure… Cliffs of...

Posted by Guest on Dec 3, 2012 | 0 comments

The Many Interpretations of the Trinity Knot

The history and meaning of the trinity knot is often debated, especially since it holds meaning for both Christians and non-Christians alike. The trinity knot is also...

Posted by Guest on Dec 1, 2012 | 0 comments

Irish Celebrations in the US

37 million people in the United States have Irish ancestors, so it makes sense that Irish celebrations in the United States are some of the most widespread, inclusive,...

Posted by Guest on Nov 22, 2012 | 2 comments

History of the Claddagh Ring

Celtic jewelry designs are cherished by many, but there is none more recognizable than the Claddagh ring. Claddagh is the name of a small fishing village just near...

Posted by Guest on Sep 26, 2012 | 6 comments

Driving Through Ireland

While there are countries all over the world full of wonderful vacation destinations and attractions, many of them can be complicated to visit. Once you are in a...

Posted by Guest on Sep 9, 2012 | 8 comments

Five Irish Wedding Traditions Explained

Like most cultures around the world, the Irish have their own set of standards and traditions associated with weddings that go back hundreds of years, many to the very...

Posted by Guest on Dec 13, 2011 | 2 comments

Irish Christmas Music: Spectacular Sister Acts

This holiday season has Irish Firesider Pam Stucky thinking about great tunes. Here are two brilliant CDs she recommends from two amazing sister acts: Sephira Starlight...

Posted by Guest on Dec 5, 2011 | 2 comments

Worth Their Salt: Ireland’s Saltee Islands

We’re heading to the Saltee Islands on the advice of my mother. I’m home from Australia with my Aussie husband, and she deems it a fitting daytrip for us and my two...

Posted by Guest on Oct 29, 2011 | 3 comments

A Traditional Treat Served Warm For Halloween

Submitted by Kat Behling A traditional Halloween treat is the Barmbrack Cake (or “Bairin Breac”). The dense bread is served year-round, but the Halloween tradition...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2011 | 3 comments

Halloween Finds Its Roots in Irish Folklore

Submitted by Kat Behling Each November 1st, a decrepit old woman with an iron hammer appears across the Irish countryside, pummeling the ground with such mighty force...

Posted by Guest on Sep 21, 2011 | 1 comment

Cahir Castle

Among Ireland’s largest and most memorable castles, Cahir Castle in County Tipperary finds its way to the favorites list of many visitors. Dalene and Peter Heck...

Posted by Guest on Sep 19, 2011 | 7 comments

Returning to Ireland

Submitted by Deirdre McNamee Following a recent visit to Ireland I felt compelled to tell the story of my father who, like many men and women in the early 1950’s, left...

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