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...
Read MoreIreland 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...
Read MoreWith 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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreLondon-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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read More37 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,...
Read MoreCeltic 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...
Read MoreWhile 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...
Read MoreLike 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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreWe’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...
Read MoreSubmitted 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...
Read MoreSubmitted 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...
Read MoreAmong 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...
Read MoreSubmitted 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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