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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 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 Jul 19, 2012 | 3 comments

An Afternoon with Brian and Kilbeggan Whiskey

Finally! A distillery tour that got me up close and personal with the process of making whiskey! After years of leaving Irish distilleries (and breweries) feeling...

Posted by Corey on Jul 3, 2012 | 5 comments

A Visit to Nenagh Castle

For nearly 20 years, I’ve looked up at the grey stone remnants of Nenagh Castle and dreamed of the day I could wander around the chambers and climb to the very...

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 22, 2012 | 3 comments

4th of July: Ireland Gets in on the Fun

While St Patrick’s Day has become a moment for the world to be a wee bit Irish for one day a year, it looks like the family-friendly spirit of the 4th of July is...

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 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 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 Guest on Sep 21, 2011 | 1 comment

Cahir Castle

Among Ireland’s largest and most memorable castles, Cahir Castle in County Tipperary finds its way to the favorites list of many visitors. Dalene and Peter Heck...

Posted by Guest on Sep 19, 2011 | 7 comments

Returning to Ireland

Submitted by Deirdre McNamee Following a recent visit to Ireland I felt compelled to tell the story of my father who, like many men and women in the early 1950’s, left...

Posted by Guest on Aug 1, 2011 | 1 comment

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 climb the hill and visit the ancient stone circle and burial chamber up there. There’s a...

Posted by Corey on Jul 29, 2011 | 0 comments

The Historical Chalices of Tipperary

If you ask people what is the oldest manufactured object in daily use in their area, they might not immediately think of the chalices in their local church. But this...

Posted by Corey on Jul 4, 2011 | 8 comments

#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family in Ireland

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Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jun 25, 2011 | 4 comments

2011 Emerald Awards

Every year I present awards for the “best of the best” in Ireland. From lodgings to restaurants to pubs. I am extremely particular about places that I...

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