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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 Jan 1, 2012 | 15 comments

Best of 2011 from the Irish Fireside

It was a big year for Ireland. Well-known visitors, a bump in tourism numbers, new travel apps, great deals for travel, and a renewed interest in Irish heritage filled...

Posted by Corey on Dec 7, 2011 | 157 comments

Giveaway: Plan Your Ireland Dream Trip

It’s the holiday season and we’ll again be giving away some of our favorite items. We’re starting with a copy of Michele Erdvig’s travel guide...

Posted by Emily on Oct 30, 2011 | 0 comments

5 Tips for Using Dublin Bikes

Emily Westbrooks tells us, “One of the best ways to get around Dublin City Centre is on a Dublin Bike. The rental bikes arrived in Dublin last year, and...

Posted by Corey on Sep 6, 2011 | 0 comments

Mellifont Abbey, County Meath

Founded in 1142, Mellifont Abbey in County Meath was the first Cistercian Abbey built in Ireland. The remnants of the octagonal lavabo (shown above) are one of the...

Posted by Corey on Jul 21, 2011 | 4 comments

Booking a B&B… on Your iPhone!

Most of us have gotten used to inspecting B&Bs online before we book, but now, we can even do it from our smart phones. B&B Ireland now offers a free app in the...

Posted by Corey on Jul 14, 2011 | 1 comment

My 7 Links: An Irish Blogging Céad Míle Fáilte

I’m always dreaming about my next trip to Ireland, and the same is true Peter Carey from The Carey Adventures Blog and Erin Havley from the Visual Vacation Blog. Both...

Posted by Corey on Jun 7, 2011 | 0 comments

6 1/2 Tips to Promote Irish Tourism

This post isn’t intended for the general Irish Fireside audience… it’s for all the small business owners connected to Irish tourism who read our blog...

Posted by Corey on Apr 27, 2011 | 1 comment

Equitrekking in the Irish Countryside

Here are some of Ireland’s best horseback riding destinations from www.Equitrekking.com. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter subscribers,...

Posted by Corey on Jun 3, 2009 | 2 comments

89 Self-Catering Rentals & a Chat With Tom Sweeney

Episode Guide Chat With Tom Sweeney – Podcast #89 We answer some questions about self-catering accommodations and chat with Tom Sweeney about Irish-American...

Posted by Corey on Apr 23, 2009 | 0 comments

Choosing the Best Guidebook for Ireland

Irish Travel Books, originally uploaded by IrishFireside. corey says…My task was simple. Visit my local bookseller, find a guidebook on Ireland and start planning...

Posted by Corey on Apr 22, 2009 | 0 comments

Earth Day Interview with Ella McSweeney

corey says…Ella McSweeney’s work for Ireland’s RTE Radio 1 has taken her to every corner of Ireland. The Trinity College-educated producer and...

Posted by Corey on Apr 21, 2009 | 0 comments

This Weeks Headlines – Irish Travel

corey says…Here are our favorite Irish Travel/Irish Interest headlines from the last few days. Get them as we post via Twitter… www.twitter.com/IrishFireside Poll: How...

Posted by Corey on Apr 16, 2009 | 2 comments