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Posted by Corey on Aug 2, 2011 | 0 comments

Galway Arts Festival

Galway Arts Festival Parade 2011 from Christopher Tierney on Vimeo. Held every July, the Galway Arts Festival delivers one of Ireland’s premier arts festivals...

Posted by Liam on Jul 31, 2011 | 4 comments

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 Football for years, I still rely on my Irish neighbors to explain the rules during every match....

Posted by Corey on Jul 4, 2011 | 8 comments

#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family in Ireland

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Posted by Corey on Jun 23, 2011 | 4 comments

You Should Be Here Traveling Ireland

Gotta admit, I’m a sucker for looking at other people’s Ireland travel slideshows… even though some of them can be quite, well, boring. Fortunately,...

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 Jun 3, 2011 | 1 comment

Traveling Ireland by Bus… with a Bit of Humor

It’s only June and Alan Bennett is already writing his “What I Did This Summer” report! The writer and comedian is taking buses to events big and...

Posted by Corey on May 9, 2011 | 3 comments

Falconry School in Cong, County Mayo

Judy Arnold from Texas sent us this photo of her grandsons, the Gossoons, on a Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry on the grounds of Ashford Castle in Cong,...

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 Guest on Mar 7, 2011 | 4 comments

A Photo Tour of Muckross House and Sites Around Killarney

Jessie from Wandering Educators has posted another great video from her visit to Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. Her photo tour takes us to some of the premier...

Posted by Guest on Nov 3, 2010 | 8 comments

Taking Time to Enjoy Kylemore Abbey

By Mary Caffrey Knapke Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights. It’s worth the drive through County Galway even if you only have time to stop in the car...

Posted by Corey on Sep 10, 2010 | 8 comments

A Day in Kilfane Glen

Kilfane, County Kilkenny, Ireland Taken as we explored Kilfane Glen and Waterfall with my cousins Bridget and Sean. This little moss-covered area had an especially...

Posted by Corey on Jul 14, 2010 | 16 comments

An Evening at the Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

The allure of a Medieval Banquet in a 15th Century Irish castle, like the one at Bunratty, has kept the County Clare landmark a preferred stop for travelers to Ireland...

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 Guest on Jul 16, 2009 | 11 comments

Continuing a Family Dream

A special thanks to Jeff Coyle from Arcanum, OH, for sharing this story about his visit to Ireland. Jeff says… My Mother passed on 3 years ago. At that time, I...

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