Cattle in the Hay on the Ring of Beara
The sun might not be shining much in Ireland today, but this photo from the Ring of Beara in County Kerry reminds me of the gorgeous weather I had while touring around...
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Motorcycling in Ireland – Oh What a Glorious Time
The Discover Ireland Blog featured a post about motorcycling around Ireland. Since I spend a portion of my year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — the birthplace of...
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A Unique View of the Tall Ships Leaving Dunmore East
Tall Ships leave Dunmore East from onefortynine on Vimeo. Waterford hosted the exciting Tall Ships Festival earlier this month, and this adventurous kayaker used his...
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#120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park + Some Travel Bargains!
Episode Guide – Podcast #120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park It’s the season of Sundays in Irish sport, and there’s no better place than...
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Pick of Picnic Spots in Ireland
Grab some Irish cheese, bit of bread and a refreshing beverage and you’re ready for a picnic in Ireland. The Irish Times takes us around the Emerald Isle to share...
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Drawn In By the Burren
I have been to the Burren area in Co. Clare and Co. Galway a number of times. Initially I was addicted to the prehistoric tombs most popularly recognized by the example...
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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...
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Kayaking Downpatrick Head
Shot at Downpatrick Head, County Mayo, Ireland. We’ll probably be seeing more of these types of videos as the mini, hyper-sturdy camera they used, the GoPro, is...
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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,...
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Discovering Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland
The headland near Bray, in County Wicklow, had appeared in many of my photographs of the coastline, but always from a distance. I wanted to see it for myself. So...
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Sunwise Walking
Happy Summer Solstice! Thinking about the sun (and I’m not currently seeing it where I am!) made me think about the ancient Celtic tradition of turning sunwise or...
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Artist’s Eye: Loughcrew and the Summer Solstice in Ireland
Loughcrew by Sue Russell www.beyondtheblarney.ie Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is also a popular day for ancient sites in Ireland. It...
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Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to Sacred Sites in Ireland so Uniquely Shaped?
My husband and I recently came back from our first trip to Ireland, and we’re wondering… Why do Irish Burial Grounds have a ‘V’ slot near the...
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Magical Irish Roads: Bunny Lane
Serendipity and enchantment are never far from the surface in Ireland. You will find it when you least expect it. Perhaps it is just around the corner, up a little hill...
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Phoenix Park is in BLOOM!
Okay, garden lovers, you may have missed Ireland’s biggest garden show, but RTÉ is broadcasting their coverage of this year’s festival on the internet...
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