Mar 16, 2011

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The Royal County: Meath

The Royal County: Meath

It was nice to read Erin Halvey’s account of her visit to County Meath....

Mar 9, 2011

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#115 Thin Places in Ireland

#115 Thin Places in Ireland

Episode Guide – Podcast #115 Thin Places in Ireland We talk about...

Mar 7, 2011

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A Photo Tour of Muckross House and S...

A Photo Tour of Muckross House and Sites Around Killarney

Jessie from Wandering Educators has posted another great video from her visit...

Feb 22, 2011

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Pony Cart Ride Through the Gap of Du...

Pony Cart Ride Through the Gap of Dunloe

A little video from the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney, County Kerry by Dr....

Feb 1, 2011

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Glasnevin Cemetery: Dublin’s O...

Glasnevin Cemetery: Dublin’s Oldest “New” Attraction

Creating a visitor center in a graveyard is tricky business. One must respect...

Jan 13, 2011

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Exploring the Standing Stone

Exploring the Standing Stone

Some of Ireland’s most interesting and often overlooked sites are...

Nov 3, 2010

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Taking Time to Enjoy Kylemore Abbey

Taking Time to Enjoy Kylemore Abbey

By Mary Caffrey Knapke Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s most iconic...

Oct 15, 2010

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Take an Historic Walking Tour of Kel...

Take an Historic Walking Tour of Kells

It’s best known for housing the Book of Kells back in the day. Today...

Sep 24, 2010

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In the Churchyard

In the Churchyard

Today I was just thinking back on our visit with my cousin Bridget and her...

Sep 10, 2010

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A Day in Kilfane Glen

A Day in Kilfane Glen

Kilfane, County Kilkenny, Ireland Taken as we explored Kilfane Glen and...

Aug 31, 2010

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360 Degree Views of Ireland

360 Degree Views of Ireland

Between trips to Ireland, most of us could use a break from the day-to-day...

Aug 20, 2010

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Turlough Church & Round Tower

Turlough Church & Round Tower

Ruined churches like this appear all across Ireland. This one in Turlough,...

Aug 4, 2010

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#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin S...

#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin Season: Video

Although Skellig Michael has been on my want-to-see list for years, I had no...

Jul 27, 2010

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Journey to Skellig Michael with Puff...

Journey to Skellig Michael with Puffins, Dolphins and Seals

I’m prone to seasickness and have an aversion to heights, so I’m...

Jul 25, 2010

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#107 A Day in Kilkenny City

#107 A Day in Kilkenny City

We made a quick stop in Kilkenny and caught Sunday mass in Irish (10:30 at the...

Jul 15, 2010

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#106 Touring the NEW Waterford Cryst...

#106 Touring the NEW Waterford Crystal Factory

The city of Waterford has a new sparkling gem to celebrate its crystal-making...

Jul 14, 2010

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An Evening at the Bunratty Castle Me...

An Evening at the Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

The allure of a Medieval Banquet in a 15th Century Irish castle, like the one...

Jul 3, 2010

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Welcome to Ennis

Welcome to Ennis

Just spent the weekend in Ennis, County Clare. The Street Festival was on and...

Jun 28, 2010

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Irish Hunger Memorial

Irish Hunger Memorial

Among the skyscrapers of Manhattan, a plot of Irish land rises from the...

Apr 15, 2010

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Irish National Botanic Gardens

Spring is here and I thought a visit to the Irish National Botanic Gardens...

Mar 29, 2010

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Dolphin Watching and Sites for Those...

Dolphin Watching and Sites for Those Traveling Along Ireland’s Shannon Estuary

“Mummy, look,” announced the little girl stretching her hand across the...

Mar 20, 2010

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Newgrange

Newgrange

The portal tomb at Newgrange serves as one of Ireland’s most popular...

Mar 16, 2010

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Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol

The courtyards, hallways and cells of Kilmainham Gaol (Jail) hold special...

Feb 7, 2010

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The Real Craggy Island

The Real Craggy Island

Turtle Bunbury explores Inis Mor, the little island that has made it’s mark...

Jan 19, 2010

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Ireland’s Real Castle Hotels

Elegant ambiance fit for a king, attentive but discrete service, gourmet food...

Jan 4, 2010

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Discover the history of Irish whiske...

Discover the history of Irish whiskey at the Old Midleton Distillery

Submitted by Phil The historic town of Midleton lies to the east of County...

Dec 7, 2009

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Light on the Darkest Day – The...

Light on the Darkest Day – The Winter Solstice at the Passage Tomb at Newgrange

Submitted by John McKeown It is the first bleak days of December 2009 in...

Dec 1, 2009

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Rural Ireland’s Rich History E...

Rural Ireland’s Rich History Exhibited in Nenagh Museum

Submitted by Phil The rich history of rural Ireland is brought back to life...

Oct 2, 2009

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Glorious Tipperary – Home of t...

Glorious Tipperary – Home of the Historic Rock of Cashel and Bolton Library

Submitted by Phil Rock of Cashel (08.10.08) – Cashel of the Kings...

Sep 7, 2009

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A Closer Look at Belfast

Guidebooks are great when researching your trip, but sometimes it’s nice...

Sep 4, 2009

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Chat With Pat Liddy

Chat With Pat Liddy

  by Kat Behling Today we chat with acclaimed Dublin historian, author...

Aug 24, 2009

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Blarney’s Got a Few Good Stori...

Blarney’s Got a Few Good Stories to Tell

Blarney and Cork, originally uploaded by Mark Riley. Phil says…...

Aug 4, 2009

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Cooley Peninsula

Cooley Peninsula

I’m dreaming about the Cooley Peninsula today… one of those places...

Jun 19, 2009

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Visiting the Stunning Aran Islands

Visiting the Stunning Aran Islands

Debbie shoots Inishmore, Aran Islands, by stonemason. Phil says… If you...