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Posted by Corey on Jan 29, 2013 | 5 comments

The Tale of Three Ladies, a Rental Car, and a Pesky Irish Goat

Here’s a story of an Irish Travel Mishap contributed by Karen Newhouse… My two friends and I had been making yearly trips to see parts of Ireland since I studied there...

Posted by Corey on Jan 11, 2013 | 3 comments

Artists Eye: The Quilt of Ireland

Conor Murphy loves the land and seascape of Ireland and some of life’s little pleasures. The Cork-born artist now lives in the U.S., but returns to his native...

Posted by Guest on Jan 7, 2013 | 0 comments

Artists Eye: Ireland’s West Coast Before Sunset

London-based photographer Przemek Czaicki captured this image of the Cliffs of Moher while visiting County Clare. He told us about his unique adventure… Cliffs of...

Posted by Corey on Oct 29, 2012 | 5 comments

Time-Lapsed Ireland

Ireland 2011 in a Time Lapse from carnetsdimages on Vimeo. Who can resist these gorgeous images of the Emerald Isle! Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of...

Posted by Corey on Jun 1, 2012 | 2 comments

Ireland in Bloom

This weekend Dublin hosts Ireland’s biggest gardening event called BLOOM IN THE PARK. As much as I would love to be there, I won’t be arriving for a few...

Posted by Corey on May 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Q & A: Caravans, Camping, and Glamping in Ireland

My wife and I travel in the US in our motor home, mostly in Arizona. We were wondering if there are campgrounds in Ireland and if we can rent an RV (recreational...

Posted by Corey on May 9, 2012 | 0 comments

A Visit to Altamont Gardens in Springtime

James Burke shares his love for Irish gardens with this video from Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. You can learn a bit more about the place at...

Posted by Corey on Mar 30, 2012 | 3 comments

Getting Creative in Ireland

For anyone with a creative bent, there’s nothing like a trip to Ireland to get those creative juices flowing. We came upon The Art Hand in County Waterford when...

Posted by Corey on Mar 28, 2012 | 1 comment

Inspired by the Lakelands of Fermanagh

Many visitors may have dipped into County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, on a visit to the Belleek Pottery factory, but many people don’t realize taht the waterways...

Posted by Corey on Mar 15, 2012 | 2 comments

Lonely Planet Dublin Guide FREE for St Patrick’s Day

Lonely Planet is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by offering a version of their Dublin City Guide for FREE with their Guides, Phrasebooks, and Maps App....

Posted by Corey on Mar 4, 2012 | 7 comments

When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Any day is a good day to visit Ireland, but depending on your interests, you may determine there are “better” times. Here’s my take on when to plan your...

Posted by Corey on Feb 28, 2012 | 3 comments

Parkes Castle and Lough Gill

Located 7.5 miles (12km) from Sligo town, Parkes Castle and a driving tour around Lough Gill make for a wonderful day out. The castle offers several rooms to explore,...

Posted by Corey on Feb 17, 2012 | 0 comments

1900s Ireland Comes to Life in Vivid Color

Christy over at Green Dragon Artist introduced us to this video which uses modern technology to colorizes1900s Irish postcards. The effort results in a colorful tour of...

Posted by Corey on Jan 14, 2012 | 7 comments

Because We All Need a Bit of an Ireland Fix

Every once in a while it’s nice to be swept away to Ireland. Here’s a great mix if scenery and music. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of...

Posted by Guest on Dec 5, 2011 | 2 comments

Worth Their Salt: Ireland’s Saltee Islands

We’re heading to the Saltee Islands on the advice of my mother. I’m home from Australia with my Aussie husband, and she deems it a fitting daytrip for us and my two...

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