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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 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 Oct 19, 2012 | 3 comments

Artists Eye: Heading Into Town

Heading Into Town by John O’Grady – www.johnogradypaintings.com John O’Grady is an Irish artist living and working in France. His Irish landscapes...

Posted by Corey on Dec 28, 2011 | 7 comments

Poitín: Irish Moonshine

Irish Moonshine from Richard Bangs on Vimeo. Richard Bangs has a very nice series of Irish segments that are worth a viewing. This one gives us a taste of poitín! It...

Posted by Corey on Dec 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Artists Eye: Irish Christmas Market

2011 Continental Christmas Market by Patrick Dinneen www.photoblog.ie Patrick (Pa) Dinneen hails from Cork but lives in Galway. His photos capture many scenes from...

Posted by Liam on Dec 14, 2011 | 5 comments

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway

The Christmas Market in Eyre Square, Galway from Mark Coughlan on Vimeo. Because it’s Christmastime and I’m feeling a bit homesick for Ireland right...

Posted by Corey on Aug 2, 2011 | 0 comments

Galway Arts Festival

Galway Arts Festival Parade 2011 from Christopher Tierney on Vimeo. Held every July, the Galway Arts Festival delivers one of Ireland’s premier arts festivals...

Posted by Guest on Jul 8, 2011 | 5 comments

Drawn In By the Burren

I have been to the Burren area in Co. Clare and Co. Galway a number of times. Initially I was addicted to the prehistoric tombs most popularly recognized by the example...

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 Cindy on Jul 1, 2011 | 4 comments

In Gratitude to Lady Gregory

If you love old Irish stories and tales, chances are you’ve heard one through the storytelling of Lady Gregory. Who Was Lady Gregory? Born Isabella Augusta Persee on...

Posted by Corey on Jun 27, 2011 | 0 comments

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

Changing Mood by Diana Marshall www.dianamarshallfineart.com This scene from the wild coast of western Ireland in the county of Galway reveals a place where the weather...

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 17, 2011 | 1 comment

Some Local Colour in Galway: Play It Again, Roy

Piano player Roy tells how he became a part of the scenery at the Hotel Meyrick in Galway. Gotta say, this is a wonderful peek at some “local colour” in...

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