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Posted by Corey on Apr 14, 2011 | 7 comments

Sticking to Ireland’s Tourist Trail: 7 Reasons to Keep to the Beaten Path

On our podcast, we’re always encouraging listeners to get off the beaten path and “discover” places the tourists miss. Today, I’m changing my...

Posted by Corey on Mar 16, 2011 | 0 comments

The Royal County: Meath

It was nice to read Erin Halvey’s account of her visit to County Meath. The “Royal County” certainly qualifies as one of Ireland’s...

Posted by Corey on Mar 9, 2011 | 0 comments

#115 Thin Places in Ireland

Episode Guide – Podcast #115 Thin Places in Ireland We talk about mystical places in Ireland with author Mindie Burgoyne. This episode is packed with unique,...

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 Oct 15, 2010 | 0 comments

Take an Historic Walking Tour of Kells

It’s best known for housing the Book of Kells back in the day. Today it’s an Irish town loaded with history. County Meath Tourism has put together a handy...

Posted by Corey on Jul 25, 2010 | 6 comments

#107 A Day in Kilkenny City

We made a quick stop in Kilkenny and caught Sunday mass in Irish (10:30 at the Capuchin Friary Church on Friar Street). Here’s a peek at a few of the sites in...

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 Feb 7, 2010 | 1 comment

The Real Craggy Island

Turtle Bunbury explores Inis Mor, the little island that has made it’s mark on Irish culture through music, film and television. Although known in their own right, the...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jan 19, 2010 | 2 comments

Ireland’s Real Castle Hotels

Elegant ambiance fit for a king, attentive but discrete service, gourmet food served with flair…all evoke images of being pampered in a castle hotel in Ireland. Some...

Posted by Corey on Oct 21, 2009 | 0 comments

Ashford Castle Transforms into Hogwarts for Halloween – Family Adventures Ireland

One of Ireland’s premier properties will transform into a world of sorcery and wonder as Ashford Castle unveils Hogwarts Halloween. Between October 23rd and...

Posted by Guest on Sep 4, 2009 | 0 comments

Chat With Pat Liddy

by Kat Behling Today we chat with acclaimed Dublin historian, author and artist, Pat Liddy. Pat spent his childhood growing up in Phibsborough, on Dublin’s north...

Posted by Guest on Aug 24, 2009 | 1 comment

Blarney’s Got a Few Good Stories to Tell

Blarney and Cork, originally uploaded by Mark Riley. Phil says… Millions of visitors to Ireland from all over the world go to see the Blarney Stone and take part...

Posted by Corey on Aug 4, 2009 | 1 comment

Cooley Peninsula

I’m dreaming about the Cooley Peninsula today… one of those places we visited on a whim and drove away wondering how it has stayed off the tourist radar....

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