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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 May 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist’s Eye: The Long Walk, Where Galway Bay Meets the River Corrib

Solitude Near the Long Walk by Bernie Rosage www.bernierosage.com This oil painting by Bernie Rosage depicts The Long Walk, a street lined with colorful houses located...

Posted by Corey on May 4, 2011 | 3 comments

#116 Rural Ireland Chat with Ella McSweeney

Episode Guide – Podcast #116 Rural Ireland Chat with Ella McSweeney Ella McSweeney tells about some of the interesting people and traditions she’s...

Posted by Corey on Apr 24, 2011 | 3 comments

Thin Places in Ireland

Ireland is loaded with “Thin Places,” and Mindie Burgoyne put together this video loaded with some of her favorites set to a tune from Anne Roos. You can...

Posted by Corey on Apr 19, 2011 | 1 comment

Artists Eye Ireland: Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher by Linda Hammelman www.hammelmanart.etsy.com Linda had Ireland on her mind as she painted this watercolor of the dramatic Cliffs of Moher from...

Posted by Corey on Apr 12, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist’s Eye Ireland: Carna Bay, Connemara

Carna Bay, Connemara by Greg Long www.artbygreglong.com Greg Long works from his Waterside Studio in South Dublin. He studied at the College of Marketing and Design and...

Posted by Corey on Apr 12, 2011 | 6 comments

Glorious Galway Bay and the Atlantic Coast: Day Trips In County Clare

The mere mention of Galway Bay cues a nostalgic Irish tune for many visitors. Imagine if I tagged on dramatic sea cliffs, cozy villages, welcoming pubs, a boat trip to...

Posted by Corey on Mar 11, 2011 | 0 comments

Artist’s Eye Ireland: Down to the Sea

Down to the Sea, Myles Murphy www.mylesmurphyartist.com This work by Myles Murphy displays how fishermen in the west of Ireland once scrambled to get out to sea when...

Posted by Corey on Feb 4, 2011 | 5 comments

Artist’s Eye Ireland: Traditional Cottage in Doolin

Traditional Cottage in Doolin, Charolette A Coulter www.facebook.com/pages/Coulter-Gallery-Art-by-Charolette-Coulter/125004894232102 The West of Ireland is known for...

Posted by Corey on Dec 18, 2010 | 7 comments

Dublin to Doolin with Our Passports with Purpose Winner

We’re thrilled to announce that Alison Cornford-Matheson has won our Passports with Purpose 5-Star City and Country Irish Getaway. And even more exciting is that...

Posted by Guest on Nov 3, 2010 | 8 comments

Taking Time to Enjoy Kylemore Abbey

By Mary Caffrey Knapke Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights. It’s worth the drive through County Galway even if you only have time to stop in the car...

Posted by Guest on Oct 31, 2010 | 2 comments

The Pleasures of Achill Island and Some Valuable Ireland Travel Tips

By Judy Arnold After 5 trips to Ireland, choosing something to write about in Ireland is somewhat like choosing which of my grandchildren is my favorite. That said,...

Posted by Corey on Aug 30, 2010 | 1 comment

Ennis “Celebrating the Greatest” with Muhammad Ali Tribute

The Irish town of Ennis plans to mark the first anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s visit to his ancestral town with a special event on Wednesday. Ali, the three-time...

Posted by Corey on Jul 22, 2010 | 8 comments

Taking a Seaweed Bath in Strandhill, County Sligo

Climbing to the top of a wet and foggy Croagh Patrick on Monday qualified this morning’s hike from the beach at Strandhill to the summit of Knocknarea Mountain a...

Posted by Corey on Jul 19, 2010 | 22 comments

Climbing Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday… Saint Patrick’s Holy Mountain, Co Mayo

I’m wet. I’m cold. I’m hungry. I’m a pilgrim atop Croagh Patrick. Saint Patrick is reputed to have driven the snakes out of Ireland from County Mayo’s notable...

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