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Posted by Liam on Aug 4, 2010 | 4 comments

#108 Skellig Michael During Puffin Season: Video

Although Skellig Michael has been on my want-to-see list for years, I had no idea what I was in for when I got there. Here’s a quick look at my thoughts: Firstly,...

Posted by Corey on Jul 27, 2010 | 8 comments

Journey to Skellig Michael with Puffins, Dolphins and Seals

I’m prone to seasickness and have an aversion to heights, so I’m not quite sure why I was drawn to a boat ride into the Atlantic and then climbing 618...

Posted by Corey on Apr 22, 2010 | 1 comment

Quick Trips to Galway, Belfast, Cork and Dublin via Audio Podcast

Back in 2008, Tourism Ireland sponsored an audio series that featured travel highlights from short vacations to Galway, Belfast, Cork or Dublin. The four-part series...

Posted by Guest on Feb 15, 2010 | 2 comments

Immersed in Dingletown

We received an email this week from Kim C. in San Diego. She told a wonderful story about her August visit to the Dingle Peninsula. We couldn’t resist sharing...

Posted by Corey on Jan 27, 2010 | 3 comments

Ireland Holiday Planner & the NEW Waterford Crystal Factory

Earlier this month, Tourism Ireland mailed a special Vacation Planner to targeted US audiences. They’ve got a digital versions available as well. You can download...

Posted by Guest on Jan 4, 2010 | 0 comments

Discover the history of Irish whiskey at the Old Midleton Distillery

Submitted by Phil The historic town of Midleton lies to the east of County Cork, Ireland and has its origins dating back to the 12th century. The name Midleton...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Dec 5, 2009 | 0 comments

Tea at Josie’s

Tea at Josie’s is a guilty pleasure. The scones are homemade – light, flaky and fluffy. They arrive warm from the oven and dusted with powdered sugar. Add a layer of...

Posted by Corey on Nov 2, 2009 | 2 comments

Ireland’s Cork City Named Best in Travel

Every year Lonely Planet publishes their Best in Travel list. For 2010, the Republic of Ireland’s second largest city, Cork, has made the latest list and for good...

Posted by Corey on Oct 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Titanic Cruise Set to Honor the 100th Anniversary of the Ship’s Tragic End

RMS Titanic, originally uploaded by skipgoforth. It’s been 98 years since the RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean, and a tour operator, Miles Morgan Travel, is...

Posted by Guest on Aug 24, 2009 | 1 comment

Blarney’s Got a Few Good Stories to Tell

Blarney and Cork, originally uploaded by Mark Riley. Phil says… Millions of visitors to Ireland from all over the world go to see the Blarney Stone and take part...

Posted by Corey on Jun 14, 2009 | 0 comments

Irish Panorama Behind-the-Scenes

corey says… There’s no debating that Peter O’Donnell’s photos amazing, and now, I love his short, behind-the-scenes videos from a few of his...

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