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Posted by Guest on Oct 29, 2011 | 3 comments

A Traditional Treat Served Warm For Halloween

Submitted by Kat Behling A traditional Halloween treat is the Barmbrack Cake (or “Bairin Breac”). The dense bread is served year-round, but the Halloween tradition...

Posted by Corey on Aug 3, 2011 | 10 comments

Q & A: Ireland’s Great Famine… Recommended Reading

Do you have any recommendations for a good book on the potato famine? – Dana S via Twitter Ireland suffered more than one famine in its history, but the years...

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 16, 2011 | 1 comment

Cork’s English Market

Hidden in plain sight, Cork’s indoor English Market offers a secret city within the center of town. After Ireland With Kids reminded us Don’t Miss the...

Posted by Liam on Jun 30, 2011 | 10 comments

Oh Those Fresh Irish Oysters

My first time tasting Irish oysters! The were very… er… fresh! Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter subscribers, and you’ll...

Posted by Corey on Jun 21, 2011 | 5 comments

Honeymooners Hunt for a Good Cup of Coffee in Ireland

When Michael Brown and his wife spent their honeymoon in Ireland last month, they weren’t expecting sunshine, warm weather, and great coffee. Past travelers had...

Posted by Corey on May 30, 2011 | 0 comments

Your Visit to Dublin Pubs

Dublin Pubs can be traditional or trendy, can serve pub grub or gastro gourmet, can hook you up with great music or a great date. This video from the Irish Independent...

Posted by Corey on May 12, 2011 | 3 comments

What a Find! Tourist Discovers Rare Book at Limerick Milk Market

I’ve been to a lot of markets in Ireland, but I certainly didn’t have the keen eye of Jason Ludlow. He’s a tourist from South Africa who picked up an...

Posted by Corey on May 10, 2011 | 5 comments

Q & A: Irish Pubs and Etiquette

Oh, the allure of the Irish pub… warm, friendly, and the best tasting pint to ever touch your lips. Generally, a visit to a pub is simple and...

Posted by Corey on May 4, 2011 | 3 comments

#116 Rural Ireland Chat with Ella McSweeney

Episode Guide – Podcast #116 Rural Ireland Chat with Ella McSweeney Ella McSweeney tells about some of the interesting people and traditions she’s...

Posted by Corey on Apr 13, 2011 | 2 comments

Bread and Butter Pudding

1/2 cup Golden Raisins 1/3 cup of Irish Whiskey 8 slices White Bread 4 tbs Butter 3 cups cream, milk or half & half 4 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla 1 cup Sugar a pinch of salt...

Posted by Corey on Apr 9, 2011 | 9 comments

Dublin to Welcome Visitors by Offering a Free Pint with a Local

Leave it to Dublin to leverage the power of the pint to help tourism. The City of 1,000 Welcomes program connects Dubliners with out-of-towners in a round of tourism...

Posted by Liam on Mar 7, 2011 | 26 comments

A Taste of Irish Cider

While Guinness may prevail as Ireland’s official drink, Irish Cider offers something a little different. Sweet golden cider is made from fermented Irish apples,...

Posted by Corey on Dec 31, 2010 | 14 comments

75 Best Irish-Interest Articles and Posts

While ash clouds, winter weather and a financial crisis dominated Irish news this year, our look back on 2010 reveals there were many writers celebrating the wonders of...

Posted by Corey on Dec 23, 2010 | 3 comments

Hungry for Ireland

I’m starving for some of the delicious Irish artisan food right now… And this video from Discovery Ireland just made me even more ravenous. Have a look for...

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