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Posted by Michele Erdvig on Feb 26, 2010 | 3 comments

10 Things You Should Never Say to an Irish Woman

This one is just for fun. Corey mentioned on Twitter that someone had found his site by searching for “Ten Things You Should Never Say to an Irishwoman”. He suggested...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jan 19, 2010 | 2 comments

Ireland’s Real Castle Hotels

Elegant ambiance fit for a king, attentive but discrete service, gourmet food served with flair…all evoke images of being pampered in a castle hotel in Ireland. Some...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Dec 21, 2009 | 1 comment

Michele’s Sweet & Dreamy Irish Coffee

I have put my own spin on traditional Irish coffee. If you like it sweet and creamy you will love this. Make it with decaf and it becomes a perfect nightcap for your...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Dec 5, 2009 | 0 comments

Tea at Josie’s

Tea at Josie’s is a guilty pleasure. The scones are homemade – light, flaky and fluffy. They arrive warm from the oven and dusted with powdered sugar. Add a layer of...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 20, 2009 | 9 comments

What Does a Trip to Ireland Cost?

Every day I get emails asking that question. The only problem is people don’t tell me if they are flying to Ireland from London, New York or...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 11, 2009 | 11 comments

10 Things You MUST DO in Ireland

1. Explore Ancient Castles: Ireland is chock-a-block with castles. You see them in farmer’s fields, atop rocky outcrops, guarding rivers and in towns. Some are...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Aug 1, 2009 | 1 comment

Fifty is Nifty: Rose of Tralee 50th Anniversary Offer

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rose of Tralee Festival! Every August The Rose of Tralee Festival takes place in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland. This year marks the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jun 19, 2009 | 2 comments

"Non-Irish" Need Not Apply

Ireland’s national TV station RTE used to allow people from all over the world to access some of their news and entertainment programs free online. It was...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jun 9, 2009 | 6 comments

Banoffee Pie For Breakfast

IrishFireside recently had a podcast about self-catering in Ireland. Lately my husband Barry and I spend at least a week (or maybe two) in a cottage during our...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Mar 24, 2009 | 0 comments

April 1, 2009: Taxi Driver's Strike at Dublin Airport

As reported in the Irish Times, taxi drivers at Dublin Airport have voted to strike on April 1, 2009 from 7 am to 11 am. That is the time that most of the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Mar 23, 2009 | 1 comment

March 30: Strike Could Affect Dublin, Shannon & Cork Airports

Industrial Action on March 30 If you are traveling to Ireland on March 30, 2009 check with your airline for more info. There is the possibility of a strike that could...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 25, 2008 | 1 comment

Abandoned Ireland

Ireland is littered with lost castles, abandoned great houses that were burned down during the “troubles” and other oddities including The Hellfire Club in...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 18, 2008 | 6 comments

Top 10 Castles in Ireland

The list below is in no particular order. It includes castles that you can visit and tour but does not include castle hotels. For castle hotels you can visit my...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 16, 2008 | 4 comments

A Taste of Ireland

Mary Browne’s Delicious Irish Brown Bread The staff of Irish life is brown bread – sometimes referred to as Irish soda bread. There are countless recipes all over...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 14, 2008 | 3 comments

Special Places in Ireland: Part One

Special Places in Ireland: Part One There are some special places in Ireland that “speak to me”. No matter how many times I visit, these places have a...

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