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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 Guest on Sep 9, 2012 | 8 comments

Five Irish Wedding Traditions Explained

Like most cultures around the world, the Irish have their own set of standards and traditions associated with weddings that go back hundreds of years, many to the very...

Posted by Corey on May 15, 2012 | 11 comments

Q & A: Ireland Travel Checklist

Do you happen to have a countdown/to do list for getting ready for a trip to Ireland? We leave on June 1st. I feel like I should be doing something, but not sure where...

Posted by Corey on Mar 16, 2012 | 4 comments

6 Tips for Choosing a Tour in Ireland

There’s an Irish motor coach tour (bus tour) for foodies, history buffs, golfers, ghost hunters, castle-lovers, even new-agers, but year after year tourists can’t...

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 Mar 4, 2012 | 7 comments

When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Any day is a good day to visit Ireland, but depending on your interests, you may determine there are “better” times. Here’s my take on when to plan your...

Posted by Corey on Mar 1, 2012 | 1 comment

Irish and Celtic Music Jackpot

Here’s an exciting find. Celtic harpist Anne Roos has teamed up with Irish and Celtic Music Podcast host Marc Gunn to give you a hearty supply of Irish and Celtic...

Posted by Corey on Feb 17, 2012 | 0 comments

1900s Ireland Comes to Life in Vivid Color

Christy over at Green Dragon Artist introduced us to this video which uses modern technology to colorizes1900s Irish postcards. The effort results in a colorful tour of...

Posted by Corey on Jan 26, 2012 | 2 comments

Rainbow Over Dublin

I simply can’t resist the charm of this Irish lottery video. And here’s a peek at the making-of the colorful event. National Lottery :: Rainbow Over...

Posted by Corey on Nov 8, 2011 | 1 comment

Sharing Stories from Donegal

To tell the story of his grandfather’s life, Daniel McGarrigle turned to film, animation, and the “Sharing Stories” project run by the Regional Cultural Centre in...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2011 | 3 comments

Halloween Finds Its Roots in Irish Folklore

Submitted by Kat Behling Each November 1st, a decrepit old woman with an iron hammer appears across the Irish countryside, pummeling the ground with such mighty force...

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 Kerry on Sep 27, 2011 | 0 comments

Another Three Irish & Celtic CDs You Should Know

A collection featuring the music of Northern Ireland, the debut recording of a New England based Celtic band, and a collaboration of four superstar musicians from...

Posted by Guest on Sep 21, 2011 | 1 comment

Cahir Castle

Among Ireland’s largest and most memorable castles, Cahir Castle in County Tipperary finds its way to the favorites list of many visitors. Dalene and Peter Heck...

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