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...
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#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,...
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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...
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Glenstal Abbey Offers Daily Reflection… on Your Phone
The Benedictine community at Glenstal Abbey near Limerick has launched it’s own app for iPhone and Android phones. The free app offers daily morning and evening...
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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...
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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...
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In the Churchyard
Today I was just thinking back on our visit with my cousin Bridget and her husband Sean. We stopped at Aghaviller Church and Round Tower, County Kilkenny. This shot...
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360 Degree Views of Ireland
Between trips to Ireland, most of us could use a break from the day-to-day doldrums of our non-Emerald Isle lives. Thanks to the Internet, there are a few photographers...
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Turlough Church & Round Tower
Ruined churches like this appear all across Ireland. This one in Turlough, County Mayo, is located very close to the Museum of Country Life. It is believed that St....
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#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin Season: Video
Although Skellig Michael has been on my want-to-see list for years, I had no idea what I was in for when I got there. Here’s a quick look at my thoughts: Firstly,...
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Journey to Skellig Michael with Puffins, Dolphins and Seals
I’m prone to seasickness and have an aversion to heights, so I’m not quite sure why I was drawn to a boat ride into the Atlantic and then climbing 618...
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Climbing Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday… Saint Patrick’s Holy Mountain, Co Mayo
I’m wet. I’m cold. I’m hungry. I’m a pilgrim atop Croagh Patrick. Saint Patrick is reputed to have driven the snakes out of Ireland from County Mayo’s notable...
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#101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell
Episode Guide – Podcast #101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell We chat with Dr. Tim Campbell about the St Patrick’s Centre and Counties...
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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...
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