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Posted by Michele Erdvig on Mar 31, 2013 | 0 comments

Titanic Belfast

“She was fine when she left here.” Indeed, the largest “unsinkable” ship in the world was A-OK when she departed on her maiden voyage fresh from...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Dec 20, 2011 | 4 comments

Newgrange Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice at Newgrange For over 5,000 years a mystical celestial event has occurred in Ireland. On the winter solstice every year the rising sun penetrates a...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 5, 2011 | 0 comments

Harry Clarke: Genius in Color and Light

Ireland’s Harry Clarke created masterpieces of stained glass. Although he died young his reputation was comparable to Tiffany. His art can be found worldwide but...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Oct 17, 2011 | 15 comments

Autumn Giveaway: Irish Hat and Scarf Set – The Colors of Ireland

Kick off the cool, crisp days of Autumn with an Irish Fireside giveaway! The winner will be able to snuggle into a warm, cozy hat and scarf set hand-crocheted by the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Oct 3, 2011 | 1 comment

Blasket Islands: A Lost Way of Life

Just off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry are the scenic Blasket Islands. They poke out of the ocean like the tops of drowned mountains, so close yet...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Sep 12, 2011 | 3 comments

Ireland 1934

Many Americans visiting Ireland for the first time have a stereotypical view of what Ireland is. They expect thatched cottages around every bend, sheep dotting the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Sep 11, 2011 | 0 comments

A Yank in Ireland Remembers September 11, 2001, in Ireland

I remember 9-11 differently than a lot of you do. You were at home in the USA watching events unfold on TV. I was far away in Northern Ireland. My husband Barry and I...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jul 1, 2011 | 1 comment

Ireland Freebies!

We love Freebies! Heritage Ireland and the Office of Public Works is offering free admissions to most of their sites on the first Wednesday of each month for the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jun 25, 2011 | 4 comments

2011 Emerald Awards

Every year I present awards for the “best of the best” in Ireland. From lodgings to restaurants to pubs. I am extremely particular about places that I...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jun 7, 2011 | 12 comments

Magical Irish Roads: Bunny Lane

Serendipity and enchantment are never far from the surface in Ireland. You will find it when you least expect it. Perhaps it is just around the corner, up a little hill...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Feb 3, 2011 | 10 comments

Michele’s Hot Deals in Ireland 2011

Save money and get some great deals and offers in Ireland. Give your budget a break; get a discount, special extra or an upgrade by staying in excellent accommodations...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jan 6, 2011 | 1 comment

Plan Your Trip to Ireland in Ten Easy Steps

By Michele Erdvig 1. Plan Ahead Whether you will visit Ireland for three days or three weeks your vacation time is limited. You are using your hard-earned cash to see...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Dec 15, 2010 | 8 comments

Filmed in Ireland: “An Old Fashioned Christmas”

Ireland is a prime location for making movies. In October 2010 while I was visiting Bunratty Folk Park I discovered that a movie for the Hallmark Channel was being...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on May 13, 2010 | 1 comment

Bushmills Irish Kiss

Last December Bit shared her recipe for a chocolaty delicious drink called an Irish Kiss. This month I would like to share with everyone a Bushmills Irish Kiss. It is a...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Mar 16, 2010 | 0 comments

Michele’s Leprechaun Mashed Potatoes

Disclaimer No leprechauns were harmed during the making of this recipe. But they would love to eat the potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day – if you can catch them!...

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