Sep 19, 2011

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Returning to Ireland

Returning to Ireland

Submitted by Deirdre McNamee Following a recent visit to Ireland I felt...

Sep 14, 2011

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The Power of Words

The Power of Words

Words have a magical power. They can raise up the spirits or dash them...

Sep 14, 2011

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The Vikings in Ireland: “From ...

The Vikings in Ireland: “From the Fury of the Northmen, O Lord Deliver Us”

by G. Beaverson “Ann. 793 – In this year dire forewarnings came over the...

Sep 12, 2011

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Ireland 1934

Ireland 1934

Many Americans visiting Ireland for the first time have...

Sep 11, 2011

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A Yank in Ireland Remembers Septembe...

A Yank in Ireland Remembers September 11, 2001

I remember 9-11 differently than a lot of you do. You were at home in the USA...

Sep 7, 2011

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Ireland, It’s Quite Nice Actua...

Ireland, It’s Quite Nice Actually!

Ireland, its quite nice actually! from jonny pardoe on Vimeo. I fell in love...

Sep 6, 2011

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Mellifont Abbey, County Meath

Mellifont Abbey, County Meath

Founded in 1142, Mellifont Abbey in County Meath was the first Cistercian...

Sep 3, 2011

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Artists Eye: The World of Ceramics

Artists Eye: The World of Ceramics

John Quinn Ceramic Artist from Mark Long on Vimeo. One of Ireland’s...

Aug 30, 2011

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Ancient Sites in County Cork… ...

Ancient Sites in County Cork… that Are Not Blarney

County Cork’s most famous attraction may be a particular castle with a...

Aug 29, 2011

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Art in The Open: Plein Air Painting ...

Art in The Open: Plein Air Painting Festival in Wexford, Ireland

You could say my Irish experience began way back when I was just a teenager. I...

Aug 25, 2011

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All About That Celtic Hair

All About That Celtic Hair

The color of one’s hair, the way it was cut or not cut, and the grooming was...

Aug 16, 2011

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Dromana Gate in County Waterford

Dromana Gate in County Waterford

I can’t say I’ve ever seen anything described as Hindu-Gothic...

Aug 15, 2011

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St Finian’s Bay in County Kerr...

St Finian’s Bay in County Kerry, Ireland

Irish Sky – Can you spot the Troll? from CPPHOTO on Vimeo. I...

Aug 3, 2011

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Q & A: Ireland’s Great Fa...

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

Do you have any recommendations for a good book on the potato famine? –...

Aug 1, 2011

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Hillwalking to the Stone Circle on K...

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...

Jul 31, 2011

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Become an Expert in Irish Sport in 6...

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...

Jul 30, 2011

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The Irish Festival of Lughnasa

The Irish Festival of Lughnasa

The first weekend in August marks Ireland’s changing-of-the-season...

Jul 29, 2011

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Cattle in the Hay on the Ring of Bea...

Cattle in the Hay on the Ring of Beara

The sun might not be shining much in Ireland today, but this photo from the...

Jul 29, 2011

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The Historical Chalices of Tipperary

The Historical Chalices of Tipperary

If you ask people what is the oldest manufactured object in daily use in...

Jul 28, 2011

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Share a Penny and Teach Kids About I...

Share a Penny and Teach Kids About Ireland

Here’s a novel idea. Jody Halsted from www.irelandwithkids.com wants to...

Jul 27, 2011

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Twin Monuments Across the Sea

Twin Monuments Across the Sea

When you are traveling, it’s always a good idea to keep your camera ready,...

Jul 23, 2011

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Meet the Guys Thatching the Roof of ...

Meet the Guys Thatching the Roof of This New Jersey Irish Pub

An Irish pub in Denville, NJ, will be going for a traditional thatched...

Jul 20, 2011

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Celtic Spirals

Celtic Spirals

Looks like a fun time in the Irish-speaking Connemara region of Ireland. More...

Jul 18, 2011

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#120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at C...

#120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park + Some Travel Bargains!

Episode Guide – Podcast #120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke...

Jul 17, 2011

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Tree Lore

Tree Lore

It’s difficult to imagine today, but Ireland was once an island of forests....

Jul 16, 2011

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Pick of Picnic Spots in Ireland

Pick of Picnic Spots in Ireland

Grab some Irish cheese, bit of bread and a refreshing beverage and...

Jul 16, 2011

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Cork’s English Market

Cork’s English Market

Hidden in plain sight, Cork’s indoor English Market offers a secret city...

Jul 15, 2011

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The Spirit of Dublin’s Temple ...

The Spirit of Dublin’s Temple Bar

This short film nicely captures the corner of Dublin known as Temple...

Jul 15, 2011

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Frank McCourt Museum Opens in Limeri...

Frank McCourt Museum Opens in Limerick

The city of Limerick opens a new museum honoring Pulitzer Prize winning author...

Jul 14, 2011

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My 7 Links: An Irish Blogging Céad M...

My 7 Links: An Irish Blogging Céad Míle Fáilte

I’m always dreaming about my next trip to Ireland, and the same is true...

Jul 12, 2011

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The Story of Irish Belleek Pottery

The Story of Irish Belleek Pottery

The notable pottery produced in Belleek has been produced for 150 years....

Jul 11, 2011

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Pauline Frommer Says “Northern...

Pauline Frommer Says “Northern Ireland Wins You Over.”

I was happy to see travel expert Pauline Frommer took a moment to offer some...

Jul 11, 2011

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July 11th Bonfires, July 12th, The O...

July 11th Bonfires, July 12th, The Orange Order, and the Marching Season in Northern Ireland

Tomorrow is 12th of July, a day members of The Orange Order commemorate the...

Jul 8, 2011

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Drawn In By the Burren

Drawn In By the Burren

I have been to the Burren area in Co. Clare and Co. Galway a number of times....

Jul 7, 2011

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Lough Erne’s Devenish Island

Lough Erne’s Devenish Island

Here’s a fascinating look at Devenish Island in County Fermanagh,...

Jul 5, 2011

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Artists Eye: Coast of Clare

Artists Eye: Coast of Clare

The Coast of Clare by Jacqueline White www.jwhiteart.com This is a scene off...

Jul 1, 2011

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In Gratitude to Lady Gregory

In Gratitude to Lady Gregory

If you love old Irish stories and tales, chances are you’ve heard one...

Jul 1, 2011

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The Irish Influence on History

The Irish Influence on History

  Today’s FriFotos theme on Twitter is HISTORY, and that got me...

Jun 30, 2011

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Oh Those Fresh Irish Oysters

Oh Those Fresh Irish Oysters

My first time tasting Irish oysters! The were very… er…...

Jun 29, 2011

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Q & A: Should I Change My Plans...

Q & A: Should I Change My Plans to Visit Belfast and Northern Ireland?

I’m going to Belfast this summer. Don’t know whether I should be...

Jun 29, 2011

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On the Kerry Craft Trail

On the Kerry Craft Trail

Kerry Craft Trails with Micheál O’Muircheartaigh from Tadhg Hayes on...

Jun 27, 2011

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Artist Eye: Changing Mood on the Wil...

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

Changing Mood by Diana Marshall www.dianamarshallfineart.com This scene from...

Jun 24, 2011

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Labor of Love: Painting the Cottage

Labor of Love: Painting the Cottage

This week’s FriFotos theme on Twitter is “blue,” and I...

Jun 22, 2011

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Discovering Bray Head in County Wick...

Discovering Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland

  The headland near Bray, in County Wicklow, had appeared in many of my...

Jun 21, 2011

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Sunwise Walking

Sunwise Walking

Happy Summer Solstice! Thinking about the sun (and I’m not currently seeing...

Jun 21, 2011

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Artist’s Eye: Loughcrew and th...

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

Loughcrew by Sue Russell www.beyondtheblarney.ie Today is the summer...

Jun 21, 2011

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Honeymooners Hunt for a Good Cup of ...

Honeymooners Hunt for a Good Cup of Coffee in Ireland

When Michael Brown and his wife spent their honeymoon in Ireland last month,...

Jun 20, 2011

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Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to...

Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to Sacred Sites in Ireland so Uniquely Shaped?

My husband and I recently came back from our first trip to Ireland, and...

Jun 17, 2011

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Friendly Fowl at Buratty Folk Park

Friendly Fowl at Buratty Folk Park

This week’s FriFotos them on Twitter is Parks, so I thought this shot...

Jun 17, 2011

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Some Local Colour in Galway: Play It...

Some Local Colour in Galway: Play It Again, Roy

Piano player Roy tells how he became a part of the scenery at the Hotel...