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Posted by Corey on Jan 11, 2013 | 2 comments

It’s Irish Castle Day

I think we could all use a little break… and what better way than visiting some Irish castles… Click the photos to view the source. Need more of a...

Posted by Corey on Jul 3, 2012 | 5 comments

A Visit to Nenagh Castle

For nearly 20 years, I’ve looked up at the grey stone remnants of Nenagh Castle and dreamed of the day I could wander around the chambers and climb to the very...

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 Mar 15, 2012 | 2 comments

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....

Posted by Corey on Jan 14, 2012 | 7 comments

Because We All Need a Bit of an Ireland Fix

Every once in a while it’s nice to be swept away to Ireland. Here’s a great mix if scenery and music. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of...

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 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 14, 2011 | 4 comments

The Vikings in Ireland: “From the Fury of the Northmen, O Lord Deliver Us”

by G. Beaverson “Ann. 793 – In this year dire forewarnings came over the land of the Northumbrians, and miserably terrified the people; these were extraordinary...

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 12, 2011 | 1 comment

Blast from the Past: The Bunratty Castle Singers

Michele Erdvig of www.irelandyes.com pointed me to this “archival” footage from an old Eurovision segment from 1971! It features the Bunratty Castle Singers...

Posted by Corey on May 26, 2011 | 0 comments

The Hayes Stay at Waterford Castle

Cue the regal music, dapple the light through the trees, bring in the curious deer, set the wine glasses, fill the claw-footed tub with steaming water. Flowers, we need...

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 6, 2011 | 3 comments

It’s Castle Day!

Every Friday, Jonathan Epstein from Celebrated Experiences hosts FriFotos on Twitter. Each week there’s a different theme, and Twitter users are encouraged to...

Posted by Cindy on May 5, 2011 | 7 comments

Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle, a medieval and 17th century castle, is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, perched on basalt cliffs 100 feet above the ocean. In addition to the...

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