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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 5, 2011 | 5 comments

Artists Eye: Coast of Clare

The Coast of Clare by Jacqueline White www.jwhiteart.com This is a scene off the Coast Road in County Clare between Fanore and Doolin includes a view of Galway in the...

Posted by Corey on Jun 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist Eye: Changing Mood on the Wild Coast of Western Ireland

Changing Mood by Diana Marshall www.dianamarshallfineart.com This scene from the wild coast of western Ireland in the county of Galway reveals a place where the weather...

Posted by Liam on Jun 24, 2011 | 1 comment

Labor of Love: Painting the Cottage

This week’s FriFotos theme on Twitter is “blue,” and I can’t think of “blue” and “Ireland” without having flashbacks to...

Posted by Guest on Jun 22, 2011 | 7 comments

Discovering Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland

The headland near Bray, in County Wicklow, had appeared in many of my photographs of the coastline, but always from a distance. I wanted to see it for myself. So...

Posted by Corey on Jun 21, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist’s Eye: Loughcrew and the Summer Solstice in Ireland

Loughcrew by Sue Russell www.beyondtheblarney.ie Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is also a popular day for ancient sites in Ireland. It...

Posted by Corey on Jun 17, 2011 | 0 comments

Friendly Fowl at Buratty Folk Park

This week’s FriFotos them on Twitter is Parks, so I thought this shot of some hens and a rooster at Bunratty Folk Park in County Clare would fit the bill. See...

Posted by Corey on Jun 17, 2011 | 1 comment

Some Local Colour in Galway: Play It Again, Roy

Piano player Roy tells how he became a part of the scenery at the Hotel Meyrick in Galway. Gotta say, this is a wonderful peek at some “local colour” in...

Posted by Corey on Jun 14, 2011 | 1 comment

Artists Eye: Hitching a Ride

Hitching a Ride by Martin Driscoll www.sunflowerfineart.com Martin Driscoll splits his time between Texas in the U.S. and County Kerry in Ireland. Inspiration for his...

Posted by Cindy on Jun 10, 2011 | 0 comments

Book Wars

You probably like reading. You’re reading this blog, after all. Many of you are book lovers, like me. Can you imagine a war being fought over a book? This was not...

Posted by Corey on Jun 10, 2011 | 2 comments

Liam at the Red Half-Door in Ireland

Today’s theme for FriFotos on Twitter is “Red,” and the first thing that came to my mind was the red half-door that greets guests at Liam’s...

Posted by Corey on May 29, 2011 | 0 comments

Ireland’s Gabriel Byrne Talks About Irish Art, Obama, and Oh, Boy, That’s an Amazing Jedward Impression

Last year, actor Gabriel Byrne was named Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador. In that time he has worked to promote Irish art in the United States, and it’s...

Posted by Corey on May 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist’s Eye: The Long Walk, Where Galway Bay Meets the River Corrib

Solitude Near the Long Walk by Bernie Rosage www.bernierosage.com This oil painting by Bernie Rosage depicts The Long Walk, a street lined with colorful houses located...

Posted by Corey on May 12, 2011 | 10 comments

Artists Eye: Man Digging Peat

Man Cutting Peat by Elizabeth Holder www.elizabethholderphotography.com/blog/ On her annual trips to Ireland, Elizabeth Holder keeps her camera close at hand to capture...

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