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Posted by Liam on Dec 15, 2012 | 1 comment

Home to Ireland… in the Shannon Region

This video will tug at the heartstrings. I have so many memories of “coming home” at Shannon Airport, and this brought that right back. Thanks to our...

Posted by Cindy on Dec 10, 2012 | 2 comments

Cook Up a Traditional Irish Christmas Feast

Who’s up for cooking a traditional Irish Christmas dinner? It will take some advanced planning, so here are some tips and recipes to get you going. Christmas...

Posted by Corey on Dec 3, 2012 | 0 comments

Christmas in Dublin: Video Postcard

Learn More About Christmas in Dublin >> Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter subscribers, and you’ll receive our favorite news...

Posted by Corey on Mar 28, 2012 | 1 comment

Inspired by the Lakelands of Fermanagh

Many visitors may have dipped into County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, on a visit to the Belleek Pottery factory, but many people don’t realize taht the waterways...

Posted by Corey on Jan 24, 2012 | 2 comments

Raising Intercultural Kids

We get a lot of requests for tips for traveling with children… and we’re always happy to offer our suggestions (like a visit to www.irelandwithkids.com). In...

Posted by Corey on Jan 1, 2012 | 15 comments

Best of 2011 from the Irish Fireside

It was a big year for Ireland. Well-known visitors, a bump in tourism numbers, new travel apps, great deals for travel, and a renewed interest in Irish heritage filled...

Posted by Corey on Dec 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Artists Eye: Irish Christmas Market

2011 Continental Christmas Market by Patrick Dinneen www.photoblog.ie Patrick (Pa) Dinneen hails from Cork but lives in Galway. His photos capture many scenes from...

Posted by Corey on Dec 11, 2011 | 4 comments

Ireland Unveils the Certificate of Irish Heritage

Ireland has launched it’s Certificate of Irish Heritage in an effort to engage with individuals of Irish descent and honor their ancestors. The online application...

Posted by Guest on Dec 5, 2011 | 2 comments

Worth Their Salt: Ireland’s Saltee Islands

We’re heading to the Saltee Islands on the advice of my mother. I’m home from Australia with my Aussie husband, and she deems it a fitting daytrip for us and my two...

Posted by Corey on Nov 29, 2011 | 0 comments

Christmas Market at Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral

Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral boasts one of the most unique Christmas shopping experiences in Ireland. Their Holiday Market returns to the church’s 12th...

Posted by Corey on Nov 26, 2011 | 1 comment

A Delightful Chat About Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

There’s no shortage of information about County Kerry, Ireland, but I couldn’t help feeling enchanted by the place hearing Jessie Voigts talk about...

Posted by Corey on Nov 24, 2011 | 8 comments

Ten Websites We’re Thankful For…

It’s Thanksgiving in the US, and we picked ten sites for which we’re especially thankful. Each site has proven to be committed to celebrating their passion...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2011 | 3 comments

Halloween Finds Its Roots in Irish Folklore

Submitted by Kat Behling Each November 1st, a decrepit old woman with an iron hammer appears across the Irish countryside, pummeling the ground with such mighty force...

Posted by Guest on Sep 21, 2011 | 1 comment

Cahir Castle

Among Ireland’s largest and most memorable castles, Cahir Castle in County Tipperary finds its way to the favorites list of many visitors. Dalene and Peter Heck...

Posted by Guest on Sep 19, 2011 | 7 comments

Returning to Ireland

Submitted by Deirdre McNamee Following a recent visit to Ireland I felt compelled to tell the story of my father who, like many men and women in the early 1950’s, left...

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