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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 12, 2011 | 3 comments

What a Find! Tourist Discovers Rare Book at Limerick Milk Market

I’ve been to a lot of markets in Ireland, but I certainly didn’t have the keen eye of Jason Ludlow. He’s a tourist from South Africa who picked up an...

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 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 Corey on Feb 22, 2011 | 4 comments

Pony Cart Ride Through the Gap of Dunloe

A little video from the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney, County Kerry by Dr. Jessie Voigts from www.WanderingEducators.com. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of...

Posted by Corey on Feb 1, 2011 | 4 comments

Glasnevin Cemetery: Dublin’s Oldest “New” Attraction

Creating a visitor center in a graveyard is tricky business. One must respect the permanent residents yet hold the interest of potential future tenants… the...

Posted by Corey on Jul 15, 2010 | 7 comments

#106 Touring the NEW Waterford Crystal Factory

The city of Waterford has a new sparkling gem to celebrate its crystal-making history. The new factory and visitor centre, called The House of Waterford, has just...

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 Corey on Apr 15, 2010 | 2 comments

Irish National Botanic Gardens

Spring is here and I thought a visit to the Irish National Botanic Gardens would be perfect. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter subscribers,...

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 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...

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