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Posted by Emily on Mar 9, 2012 | 3 comments

The Secrets to Blending in at an Irish Pub Revealed!

When most people come to visit Ireland, they have a long list of places to see and things to do. High on that list is usually a pint of Guinness at a local pub to soak...

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 22, 2011 | 6 comments

An Irish Welcome Without Going Too Far from Home

I would have loved to have been in Ireland last weekend, but I was perfectly content with the hundred thousand welcomes I received at Milwaukee Irish Fest....

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 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 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...

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 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 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...