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Posted by Corey on May 9, 2013 | 0 comments

#126 Liam and the Old Souls of Ireland

Episode Guide – Podcast #126 Liam and the Old Souls of Ireland In this episode Liam talks about Irish story telling and the old souls that bring tales to life as...

Posted by Corey on Apr 2, 2013 | 0 comments

Isle Magazine Issue 2 Published… and It’s Still Beautiful, Informative, Digital, and FREE

The words have been typed, the images tweaked, and the second edition of Isle Magazine is available to everyone. We’re especially fond of their ongoing support of...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Mar 31, 2013 | 0 comments

Titanic Belfast

“She was fine when she left here.” Indeed, the largest “unsinkable” ship in the world was A-OK when she departed on her maiden voyage fresh from...

Posted by Corey on Mar 22, 2013 | 0 comments

Tell the Story of Irish America with the Little Museum of Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin plans to explore the Irish American experience through a new exhibit called “The Huddled Masses.” The Ireland-based museum is...

Posted by Corey on Mar 12, 2013 | 0 comments

Which World Record will You Break in Ireland This Year?

Last week a group of 800 Irish students set the Guinness Record for the world’s largest human shamrock, and by the looks of it, Ireland plans to keep the...

Posted by Corey on Feb 25, 2013 | 19 comments

My Perfect Day in Dublin

My perfect day in Dublin begins on Grafton Street in the hours before most businesses open their shutters. The street is usually packed with shoppers and buskers, but...

Posted by Corey on Feb 1, 2013 | 0 comments

Kids Travel Free on Dublin’s Luas, Aer Lingus Offers Meal Upgrades, and Guinness Bribes People with Free Pints

Here’s a bit of good news for those traveling to Dublin through April of this year. The LUAS (city centre’s light rail line) invites two children to travel...

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 Guest on Jan 15, 2013 | 11 comments

Swallowed by a Donegal Ditch: Mishaps in Irish Travel

This week, I asked our readers to share their Irish travel mishaps, and when this one came in from Barrie Maguire (…with photos!), I knew I had to share it...

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 Jan 1, 2013 | 5 comments

The Quiet Man Pub for Sale in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland

Pat Cohan’s Pub played a starring role in the 1952 classic film The Quiet Man… well, the exterior did anyway. In the village of Cong, the building was...

Posted by Corey on Dec 25, 2012 | 7 comments

15 Websites to Help You Plan Your Trip to Ireland

You’re going to Ireland, and now you find yourself addicted to the Internet’s all-you-can-eat buffet of Irish travel info. If you’re like most Irish...

Posted by Corey on Dec 22, 2012 | 1 comment

A Holiday Homecoming in Northern Ireland

The Northern Irish Tourist Board held a competition to bring a loved one home for the holidays. I’d say they did an outstanding job welcoming the Monroe family...

Posted by Liam on Dec 15, 2012 | 1 comment

Home to Ireland… in the Shannon Region

This video will tug at the heartstrings. I have so many memories of “coming home” at Shannon Airport, and this brought that right back. Thanks to our...

Posted by Corey on Dec 7, 2012 | 29 comments

Michele’s TITANIC Giveaway 2012

The holiday spirit has come over Michele Erdvig from www.IrelandYes.com. She’s rounded up a Titanic themed giveaway that is sure to deliver some holiday cheer and...

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