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Posted by Corey on Aug 3, 2011 | 6 comments

Limerick Street Scene

Tilt Shift – Limerick Toytown from Conor Bryce on Vimeo. When I spotted this video of Limerick streets, I just had to share. Firstly, the tilt-shift filming...

Posted by Corey on Aug 2, 2011 | 0 comments

Galway Arts Festival

Galway Arts Festival Parade 2011 from Christopher Tierney on Vimeo. Held every July, the Galway Arts Festival delivers one of Ireland’s premier arts festivals...

Posted by Guest on Aug 1, 2011 | 1 comment

Hillwalking to the Stone Circle on Kilmacoliver Hill on the Kilkenny and Tipperary Border

Went yesterday to Kilmacoliver Hill, on the Kilkenny, Tipperary border to climb the hill and visit the ancient stone circle and burial chamber up there. There’s a...

Posted by Liam on Jul 31, 2011 | 4 comments

Become an Expert in Irish Sport in 60 Seconds – Croke Park Game Guide

Although I’ve been watching the Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football for years, I still rely on my Irish neighbors to explain the rules during every match....

Posted by Corey on Jul 29, 2011 | 4 comments

Cattle in the Hay on the Ring of Beara

The sun might not be shining much in Ireland today, but this photo from the Ring of Beara in County Kerry reminds me of the gorgeous weather I had while touring around...

Posted by Corey on Jul 29, 2011 | 0 comments

The Historical Chalices of Tipperary

If you ask people what is the oldest manufactured object in daily use in their area, they might not immediately think of the chalices in their local church. But this...

Posted by Cindy on Jul 27, 2011 | 3 comments

Twin Monuments Across the Sea

When you are traveling, it’s always a good idea to keep your camera ready, and there’s no place where that’s truer than in Ireland. When my husband and I were in...

Posted by Corey on Jul 24, 2011 | 1 comment

A Unique View of the Tall Ships Leaving Dunmore East

Tall Ships leave Dunmore East from onefortynine on Vimeo. Waterford hosted the exciting Tall Ships Festival earlier this month, and this adventurous kayaker used his...

Posted by Corey on Jul 16, 2011 | 1 comment

Pick of Picnic Spots in Ireland

Grab some Irish cheese, bit of bread and a refreshing beverage and you’re ready for a picnic in Ireland. The Irish Times takes us around the Emerald Isle to share...

Posted by Corey on Jul 15, 2011 | 2 comments

The Spirit of Dublin’s Temple Bar

This short film nicely captures the corner of Dublin known as Temple Bar… celebrating it’s 20th anniversary as the city’s cultural Quarter. Warning:...

Posted by Corey on Jul 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Frank McCourt Museum Opens in Limerick

The city of Limerick opens a new museum honoring Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt on the site of the school referenced in his book Angela’s Ashes....

Posted by Corey on Jul 12, 2011 | 0 comments

The Story of Irish Belleek Pottery

The notable pottery produced in Belleek has been produced for 150 years. Tours of the factory get you up close to the craftspeople as they work. The clip above offers a...

Posted by Guest on Jul 8, 2011 | 5 comments

Drawn In By the Burren

I have been to the Burren area in Co. Clare and Co. Galway a number of times. Initially I was addicted to the prehistoric tombs most popularly recognized by the example...

Posted by Corey on Jul 7, 2011 | 0 comments

Lough Erne’s Devenish Island

Here’s a fascinating look at Devenish Island in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The segment comes from the British television series Countrywise. FYI –...

Posted by Cindy on Jul 1, 2011 | 4 comments

In Gratitude to Lady Gregory

If you love old Irish stories and tales, chances are you’ve heard one through the storytelling of Lady Gregory. Who Was Lady Gregory? Born Isabella Augusta Persee on...

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