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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 Guest on Jun 5, 2011 | 5 comments

13 Things You Should know About Irish Gaelic Before Visiting Ireland

You’ve probably already heard of “Gaelic” or of “Irish Gaelic” before. It’s the ancient Celtic language that still survives in some...

Posted by Corey on Jun 3, 2011 | 1 comment

Traveling Ireland by Bus… with a Bit of Humor

It’s only June and Alan Bennett is already writing his “What I Did This Summer” report! The writer and comedian is taking buses to events big and...

Posted by Kerry on Jun 2, 2011 | 2 comments

Traditional Irish Musicians Honored

Every year, TG4, Ireland’s Irish language network, gives out awards honoring traditional musicians. These prestigious awards, known collectively as Gradam Ceoil, are a...

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 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 26, 2011 | 0 comments

The Hayes Stay at Waterford Castle

Cue the regal music, dapple the light through the trees, bring in the curious deer, set the wine glasses, fill the claw-footed tub with steaming water. Flowers, we need...

Posted by Corey on May 18, 2011 | 16 comments

Farewell to Ireland Expert Pat Preston

March 18, 1944 to May 18, 2011 Ireland and the Irish-American community lost a great friend yesterday when Pat Preston passed away in her home in Red Hook, NY. Pat was...

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 Corey on May 11, 2011 | 1 comment

Falling for the Irish History Podcast

I’ve completely fallen for the Irish History Podcast. Fin Dwyer takes listeners on a trip through Ireland’s past… and thankfully, gives enough facts...

Posted by Corey on May 6, 2011 | 0 comments

Add Some Turf to the Irish Fireside

There’s something magical in how the internet connects us to people all over the world. For us, every time someone leaves a comment, submits an article, or...

Posted by Corey on May 3, 2011 | 4 comments

Irish Fireside Chat with Cindy Thomson

Last month we asked what topics you’d like to see more of on the Irish Fireside. So far, the responses have been clear; you want “more Irish...

Posted by Corey on Apr 14, 2011 | 7 comments

Sticking to Ireland’s Tourist Trail: 7 Reasons to Keep to the Beaten Path

On our podcast, we’re always encouraging listeners to get off the beaten path and “discover” places the tourists miss. Today, I’m changing my...

Posted by Corey on Apr 10, 2011 | 43 comments

How Long Before Your Trip to Ireland?

We’ve got a question for all our non-Irish readers… Take the poll bellow and feel free to leave a comment as well: How long before you visit Ireland? Within...

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...

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