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Posted by Corey on Jul 16, 2011 | 1 comment

Cork’s English Market

Hidden in plain sight, Cork’s indoor English Market offers a secret city within the center of town. After Ireland With Kids reminded us Don’t Miss the...

Posted by Corey on Jul 12, 2011 | 0 comments

The Story of Irish Belleek Pottery

The notable pottery produced in Belleek has been produced for 150 years. Tours of the factory get you up close to the craftspeople as they work. The clip above offers a...

Posted by Cindy on Jul 1, 2011 | 4 comments

In Gratitude to Lady Gregory

If you love old Irish stories and tales, chances are you’ve heard one through the storytelling of Lady Gregory. Who Was Lady Gregory? Born Isabella Augusta Persee on...

Posted by Corey on Jun 11, 2011 | 0 comments

Ireland’s Shannon Region Offering Discounts Again this Season

Ireland’s Shannon Region is again offering a 25% discount card this season at participating attractions. The card is easy to use, just print it, present it upon...

Posted by Corey on May 12, 2011 | 3 comments

What a Find! Tourist Discovers Rare Book at Limerick Milk Market

I’ve been to a lot of markets in Ireland, but I certainly didn’t have the keen eye of Jason Ludlow. He’s a tourist from South Africa who picked up an...

Posted by Corey on May 7, 2011 | 0 comments

Dingle Craftspeople in the Spotlight

As RTE, Ireland’s national television station, celebrates the second anniversary of their online player, viewers around the world can continue enjoying...

Posted by Corey on Apr 14, 2011 | 7 comments

Sticking to Ireland’s Tourist Trail: 7 Reasons to Keep to the Beaten Path

On our podcast, we’re always encouraging listeners to get off the beaten path and “discover” places the tourists miss. Today, I’m changing my...

Posted by Corey on Jul 15, 2010 | 7 comments

#106 Touring the NEW Waterford Crystal Factory

The city of Waterford has a new sparkling gem to celebrate its crystal-making history. The new factory and visitor centre, called The House of Waterford, has just...

Posted by Corey on Jul 3, 2010 | 2 comments

Welcome to Ennis

Just spent the weekend in Ennis, County Clare. The Street Festival was on and this guy was making sure everyone was having a good time. I’ll have plenty to blog...

Posted by Corey on Jun 27, 2009 | 1 comment

Official Irish Dirt

corey says… There are a couple companies selling Irish turf, others selling footprint-sized plots of land on the Emerald Isle, but I hadn’t heard of...

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