Apr 9, 2012

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Shipwrecked Shards and Southern Hosp...

Shipwrecked Shards and Southern Hospitality

Last summer, I was asked to serve as Irish tour guide and B&B host to a...

Mar 17, 2012

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Oh Those Sexy Leprechauns

Oh Those Sexy Leprechauns

They might be shorter than you and have a reputation for being cranky, but,...

Mar 7, 2012

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Look What We Made: The Charms of Ire...

Look What We Made: The Charms of Ireland

For the last few months, Corey and I have been trying to come up with...

Dec 14, 2011

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The Christmas Market in Eyre Square,...

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway from Mark Coughlan on...

Sep 21, 2011

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See You at the Celtic Classic

See You at the Celtic Classic

It’s a big weekend in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this Friday, Saturday,...

Aug 30, 2011

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Tools to Help You Plan for Expenses ...

Tools to Help You Plan for Expenses and Weather in Ireland

How much will it cost? What will the weather be like? … are among the...

Aug 12, 2011

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Hang Out with Us In the Cultural Vil...

Hang Out with Us In the Cultural Village at Milwaukee Irish Fest

That big Irish cultural extravaganza known as Irish Fest takes over Milwaukee...

Jul 31, 2011

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Become an Expert in Irish Sport in 6...

Become an Expert in Irish Sport in 60 Seconds – Croke Park Game Guide

Although I’ve been watching the Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic...

Jul 1, 2011

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The Irish Influence on History

The Irish Influence on History

  Today’s FriFotos theme on Twitter is HISTORY, and that got me...

Jun 30, 2011

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Oh Those Fresh Irish Oysters

Oh Those Fresh Irish Oysters

My first time tasting Irish oysters! The were very… er…...

Jun 24, 2011

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Labor of Love: Painting the Cottage

Labor of Love: Painting the Cottage

This week’s FriFotos theme on Twitter is “blue,” and I...

Jun 2, 2011

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My Super Secret Waterfall in County ...

My Super Secret Waterfall in County Tipperary Ireland

This is one of my favorite spots in all of Ireland. There is no path to get...

May 16, 2011

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Village of Shinrone, County Offaly, ...

Village of Shinrone, County Offaly, Also Claims Link to Obama’s Irish Roots

As enthusiasm in Ireland builds for President Obama’s visit next week,...

May 5, 2011

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Travel Channel Takes Us to Temple Ba...

Travel Channel Takes Us to Temple Bar for Traditional Irish Music

The Travel Channel has made a stop in Dublin’s Temple Bar district...

Apr 24, 2011

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Our Favorite Irish-Interest Stories ...

Our Favorite Irish-Interest Stories for Easter Morning

Happy Easter to all. As a little treat for you all, we thought we’d...

Mar 31, 2011

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Getting an Ireland Fix

Getting an Ireland Fix

I was feeling a little homesick for Ireland. Thank goodness our friends on...

Mar 22, 2011

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Cheap Flights… Oh the Price We...

Cheap Flights… Oh the Price We Pay

Spotted this video last week and loved its commentary on cheap flights between...

Mar 7, 2011

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A Taste of Irish Cider

A Taste of Irish Cider

While Guinness may prevail as Ireland’s official drink, Irish Cider...

Jan 13, 2011

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Exploring the Standing Stone

Exploring the Standing Stone

Some of Ireland’s most interesting and often overlooked sites are...

Dec 29, 2010

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Giveaway Wrap-Up

Giveaway Wrap-Up

We’re reaching the end of our Holiday Giveaway… We’ve still...

Dec 20, 2010

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Memories of Winter in Ireland

Memories of Winter in Ireland

I recorded this a few years ago, but being in Ireland right now, I’m...

Sep 8, 2010

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Up, Up and Away at the Cliffs of Moh...

Up, Up and Away at the Cliffs of Moher

School children took part in a launch of biodegradable balloons at the Cliffs...

Aug 29, 2010

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Maureen O’Hara’s Birthday Interview ...

Maureen O’Hara’s Birthday Interview with RTE

Earlier this month, film legend Maureen O’Hara celebrated her 90th...

Aug 28, 2010

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Irish Rail Reunites Lost Cat with Ow...

Irish Rail Reunites Lost Cat with Owner Using Social Media

I have to say, I got quite a smile when I spotted this story of a suburban cat...

Aug 23, 2010

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A Visit to Barack Obama’s Ancestral ...

A Visit to Barack Obama’s Ancestral Town

Last month Corey and I met up with genealogy expert Megan Smolenyak in the...

Aug 15, 2010

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Let’s Wish Maureen O’Hara a Very Hap...

Let’s Wish Maureen O’Hara a Very Happy 90th Birthday

A True Hollywood Legend Beloved film star Maureen O’Hara turns ninety...

Aug 4, 2010

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#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin S...

#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin Season: Video

Although Skellig Michael has been on my want-to-see list for years, I had no...

Jul 2, 2010

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Love Is in the Air at the Cliffs of ...

Love Is in the Air at the Cliffs of Moher

Ryan and Gabby’s trip to the Cliffs of Moher was already memorable, but...

Jun 21, 2010

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Free Downloadable Guides for Irish T...

Free Downloadable Guides for Irish Towns & Cities

Here’s a resource to add to your travel planning. www.ArrivalGuides.com...

Dec 25, 2009

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A Christmas Wish

A Christmas Wish

All the best on this special day. We’ll be back tomorrow with more...

Dec 13, 2009

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Secret Santa Report

Secret Santa Report

This winter, the Irish Fireside tried something new. We held our first Secret...

Nov 17, 2009

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This Year’s Holiday Destinatio...

This Year’s Holiday Destination… Limerick

Christmas Lighting, originally uploaded by derhur. The city of Limerick is...

Nov 1, 2009

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Autumn in Kilkenny

Autumn in Kilkenny

I must confess, I’m really missing Ireland right now… and for some...

Oct 23, 2009

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Irish-American Roadtrip Rendezvous

Irish-American Roadtrip Rendezvous

Irish-American soapmaker, Cindy Helgason was in town, and Corey and I...

Jul 8, 2009

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Horse Ride II

Horse Ride II

liam says… My neighbor Mikey rang and asked if I wanted to go to Doon,...

Jun 30, 2009

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Laundry Day

Laundry Day

liam says… It was laundry day at Knockahopple Cottage. Not the way I...

Jun 26, 2009

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Wild Church, Chinese Feast and Fairy...

Wild Church, Chinese Feast and Fairyland

liam says… I woke up like a child on Christmas last Sunday. No, not...

Jun 23, 2009

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Afternoon Among Friends.

Afternoon Among Friends.

liam says…I had a wonderful afternoon. A few days ago, Anna Mae asked...

Jun 22, 2009

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Tradesman Dan, the Cementlad and the...

Tradesman Dan, the Cementlad and the Tilelad

liam says… It’s clear the building trade has slowed in Ireland....

Jun 18, 2009

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OMG! This is my bedroom

OMG! This is my bedroom

liam says… Gravel… black, dusty gravel… pouring through the...

Jun 16, 2009

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Horse and Gig Ride – The Best ...

liam says… For the last two weeks I’ve been so caught up in my...

Jun 16, 2009

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My Bedroom Tale of Woe… A Poem

liam says…Now that most of the work on my unexpected floor replacement...

Jun 14, 2009

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Man’s Work?

Man’s Work?

liam says… When It rains, it pours… Murphy’s law…...

Jun 13, 2009

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Reconnecting

liam says… Unfortunately, I’ve gotten quite behind in my reports....

Jun 10, 2009

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Earth-Moving Begins

Earth-Moving Begins

liam says… Michael the Diggerman was here, and the big yardwork at...

Jun 9, 2009

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Michael the Diggerman

Michael the Diggerman

Ladies Who Lunch, originally uploaded by IrishFireside. liam...

Jun 8, 2009

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The Tale of Two Electricians

liam says… One of the earliest lessons I learned about building in...

Jun 6, 2009

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Construction Day

Construction Day

liam says… On Tuesday, Dan arrived! A big day indeed. Dan has been my...

Jun 5, 2009

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Ireland’s Bank Holiday

Ireland’s Bank Holiday

liam says… The June Bank Holiday in Ireland…the first Monday of...

Jun 4, 2009

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The Kilkenny Boot Sale

The Kilkenny Boot Sale

liam says… “You know, I haven’t been to the boot sale in Kilkenny...