Dublin | Irish Fireside

Pages Menu

Home » Dublin

Posted by Corey on Oct 7, 2011 | 4 comments

Dublin on the Liffey

It wasn’t long after reader Joe Conway sent me a link to Dublin on the Liffey that I found myself hypnotized by Jim Berkeley’s images of Ireland’s...

Posted by Corey on Aug 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Taking a Tour of the Elements at Trinity College Dublin

Dublin’s Trinity College has built its reputation as the home of the Book of Kells and the alma mater of famous folks like Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, Oscar...

Posted by Liam on Jul 31, 2011 | 4 comments

Become an Expert in Irish Sport in 60 Seconds – Croke Park Game Guide

Although I’ve been watching the Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football for years, I still rely on my Irish neighbors to explain the rules during every match....

Posted by Corey on Jul 18, 2011 | 2 comments

#120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park + Some Travel Bargains!

Episode Guide – Podcast #120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park It’s the season of Sundays in Irish sport, and there’s no better place than...

Posted by Corey on Jul 15, 2011 | 2 comments

The Spirit of Dublin’s Temple Bar

This short film nicely captures the corner of Dublin known as Temple Bar… celebrating it’s 20th anniversary as the city’s cultural Quarter. Warning:...

Posted by Corey on Jul 4, 2011 | 8 comments

#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family in Ireland

CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You...

Posted by Guest on Jun 22, 2011 | 7 comments

Discovering Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland

The headland near Bray, in County Wicklow, had appeared in many of my photographs of the coastline, but always from a distance. I wanted to see it for myself. So...

Posted by Corey on Jun 7, 2011 | 0 comments

Phoenix Park is in BLOOM!

Okay, garden lovers, you may have missed Ireland’s biggest garden show, but RTÉ is broadcasting their coverage of this year’s festival on the internet...

Posted by Cindy on May 31, 2011 | 5 comments

Secrets From Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral

One of the things that I love about Ireland is that nearly everywhere you visit there is something unexpected. Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin is no exception. The...

Posted by Corey on May 30, 2011 | 0 comments

Your Visit to Dublin Pubs

Dublin Pubs can be traditional or trendy, can serve pub grub or gastro gourmet, can hook you up with great music or a great date. This video from the Irish Independent...

Posted by Corey on May 17, 2011 | 0 comments

Nightlife: Dublin’s People

I think this video does a nice job of capturing a segment people celebrating the nightlife in Dublin City Centre… lots of people having a great time, loving...

Posted by Corey on May 11, 2011 | 6 comments

A Time-Lapsed View of Dulbin

Dublin Time Lapse 2011 from Richard Twomey on Vimeo. Richard Twomey offers some gorgeous views of Ireland’s capital… with some especially stunning night...

Posted by Liam on May 5, 2011 | 1 comment

Travel Channel Takes Us to Temple Bar for Traditional Irish Music

The Travel Channel has made a stop in Dublin’s Temple Bar district where they go for a taste of the local flavor… both with food and traditional music. Have...

Posted by Corey on Apr 9, 2011 | 9 comments

Dublin to Welcome Visitors by Offering a Free Pint with a Local

Leave it to Dublin to leverage the power of the pint to help tourism. The City of 1,000 Welcomes program connects Dubliners with out-of-towners in a round of tourism...

Posted by Corey on Feb 1, 2011 | 4 comments

Glasnevin Cemetery: Dublin’s Oldest “New” Attraction

Creating a visitor center in a graveyard is tricky business. One must respect the permanent residents yet hold the interest of potential future tenants… the...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »