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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 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Frank McCourt Museum Opens in Limerick

The city of Limerick opens a new museum honoring Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt on the site of the school referenced in his book Angela’s Ashes....

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 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...

Posted by Corey on Jun 23, 2011 | 4 comments

You Should Be Here Traveling Ireland

Gotta admit, I’m a sucker for looking at other people’s Ireland travel slideshows… even though some of them can be quite, well, boring. Fortunately,...

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 15, 2011 | 11 comments

Most-Photographed Signpost in Ireland Removed

There’s controversy brewing in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, when one of Ireland’s most-photographed roadsigns was removed by the Irish roads authority. While...

Posted by Corey on Jun 12, 2011 | 1 comment

Blast from the Past: The Bunratty Castle Singers

Michele Erdvig of www.irelandyes.com pointed me to this “archival” footage from an old Eurovision segment from 1971! It features the Bunratty Castle Singers...

Posted by Corey on Jun 11, 2011 | 0 comments

Ireland’s Shannon Region Offering Discounts Again this Season

Ireland’s Shannon Region is again offering a 25% discount card this season at participating attractions. The card is easy to use, just print it, present it upon...

Posted by Liam on Jun 2, 2011 | 15 comments

My Super Secret Waterfall in County Tipperary Ireland

This is one of my favorite spots in all of Ireland. There is no path to get there, and the nearest road is nothing more than a track with grass growing up the middle....

Posted by Corey on May 22, 2011 | 0 comments

Megan’s Photo Essay from Moneygall

Megan Smolenyak is in Moneygall this week for Barack Obama’s Irish homecoming. The US-based genealogist has a special interest in the presidential visit because...

Posted by Corey on May 22, 2011 | 0 comments

Will the Obama Visit Inspire More to Come Home to Ireland?

U.S. President Barack Obama’s whirlwind tour of Ireland kicks off on Monday… only days after England’s Queen Elizabeth departed from her first visit...

Posted by Corey on May 16, 2011 | 9 comments

Loop Head, County Clare

A scene from Loop Head peninsula in County Clare, Ireland. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter subscribers, and you’ll receive our...

Posted by Liam on May 16, 2011 | 1 comment

Village of Shinrone, County Offaly, Also Claims Link to Obama’s Irish Roots

As enthusiasm in Ireland builds for President Obama’s visit next week, talk about his Irish roots has been popping up all over the internet. In the years since...

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