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Posted by Guest on Sep 14, 2011 | 4 comments

The Vikings in Ireland: “From the Fury of the Northmen, O Lord Deliver Us”

by G. Beaverson “Ann. 793 – In this year dire forewarnings came over the land of the Northumbrians, and miserably terrified the people; these were extraordinary...

Posted by Guest on Aug 1, 2011 | 1 comment

Hillwalking to the Stone Circle on Kilmacoliver Hill on the Kilkenny and Tipperary Border

Went yesterday to Kilmacoliver Hill, on the Kilkenny, Tipperary border to climb the hill and visit the ancient stone circle and burial chamber up there. There’s a...

Posted by Guest on Jul 8, 2011 | 5 comments

Drawn In By the Burren

I have been to the Burren area in Co. Clare and Co. Galway a number of times. Initially I was addicted to the prehistoric tombs most popularly recognized by the example...

Posted by Guest on Jun 22, 2011 | 7 comments

Discovering Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland

The headland near Bray, in County Wicklow, had appeared in many of my photographs of the coastline, but always from a distance. I wanted to see it for myself. So...

Posted by Guest on Jun 20, 2011 | 2 comments

At This Moment in Waterville Ireland

In our e-newsletter yesterday, we invited everyone to send us their stories and photos about their Irish-American stories, travel to Ireland, and other topics of Irish...

Posted by Guest on Jun 5, 2011 | 5 comments

13 Things You Should know About Irish Gaelic Before Visiting Ireland

You’ve probably already heard of “Gaelic” or of “Irish Gaelic” before. It’s the ancient Celtic language that still survives in some...

Posted by Guest on Jun 1, 2011 | 3 comments

Irish Words You Can Learn Before You Go-Audio Edition!

The Irish language can be elusive. When you visit Ireland, it’ll be there. You’ll see bits of it written down. You probably won’t hear it spoken....

Posted by Guest on Mar 7, 2011 | 4 comments

A Photo Tour of Muckross House and Sites Around Killarney

Jessie from Wandering Educators has posted another great video from her visit to Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Her photo tour takes us to some of the premier...

Posted by Guest on Dec 27, 2010 | 8 comments

Disability Access in Ireland

by Dr. Jessie Voigts While I was planning our recent trip to Ireland, I was extremely concerned about disability access for myself. I can climb stairs, but they are...

Posted by Guest on Nov 3, 2010 | 8 comments

Taking Time to Enjoy Kylemore Abbey

By Mary Caffrey Knapke Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights. It’s worth the drive through County Galway even if you only have time to stop in the car...

Posted by Guest on Oct 31, 2010 | 2 comments

The Pleasures of Achill Island and Some Valuable Ireland Travel Tips

By Judy Arnold After 5 trips to Ireland, choosing something to write about in Ireland is somewhat like choosing which of my grandchildren is my favorite. That said,...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2010 | 5 comments

Touring Ireland’s South and Western Coast in Autumn

By Georgia Beaverson For some places, a certain time of the year beckons visitors. Like Paris in April. But if you want to visit Ireland, go in autumn. Autumn’s Ireland...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2010 | 17 comments

While in Ireland, See the North

Mindie Burgoyne says… So many travelers to Ireland miss the northern counties – the ones that are part of the UK. I find it’s mostly due to an unfamiliarity with...

Posted by Guest on Oct 17, 2010 | 11 comments

Sampling Seafood Chowder in Ireland

Creamy. Delicious. Seafood Chowder! One of the best – and most unexpected – pleasures we discovered in Ireland was Seafood Chowder. How had I not heard of the...

Posted by Guest on Oct 4, 2010 | 6 comments

Savoring Handmade Chocolates Just Off Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

Heading around the Ring of Kerry and want a diversion? Especially one that is delicious? Might I recommend the Skelligs Chocolate Company… We headed on a slight...

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