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...
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Lonely Planet Dublin Guide FREE for St Patrick’s Day
Lonely Planet is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by offering a version of their Dublin City Guide for FREE with their Guides, Phrasebooks, and Maps App....
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Look What We Made: The Charms of Ireland
For the last few months, Corey and I have been trying to come up with something we could offer Irish Firesiders that: would celebrate Ireland and Irish heritage we...
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When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?
Any day is a good day to visit Ireland, but depending on your interests, you may determine there are “better” times. Here’s my take on when to plan your...
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Parkes Castle and Lough Gill
Located 7.5 miles (12km) from Sligo town, Parkes Castle and a driving tour around Lough Gill make for a wonderful day out. The castle offers several rooms to explore,...
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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...
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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...
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Secret Santa Show and Tell 2011
The Irish Fireside elves have been sending presents around the globe this week as part of our third annual Secret Santa. Each participant signed up to send someone a...
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#121 Our Certificate of Irish Heritage Interview
Episode Guide – Podcast #121 The Certificate of Irish Heritage Karl Elliston answers all our questions about the new Certificate of Irish Heritage. CLICK THE PLAY...
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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...
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The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway
The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway from Mark Coughlan on Vimeo. Because it’s Christmastime and I’m feeling a bit homesick for Ireland right...
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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas from the Irish Fireside
Our Holiday Giveaway has me dreaming about a few of my favorite things… okay, A LOT of my favorite things. With Christmas just around the corner, here’ s a...
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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...
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From Trad to Jazz in Dublin
The Local Way Dublin—from Trad to Jazz from RPP PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo. Thought you might appreciate this look at some of Dublin’s music venues with the...
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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...
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