Dec 7, 2011

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Giveaway: Plan Your Ireland Dream Tr...

Giveaway: Plan Your Ireland Dream Trip

It’s the holiday season and we’ll again be giving away some of our...

Nov 26, 2011

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A Delightful Chat About Ireland̵...

A Delightful Chat About Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

There’s no shortage of information about County Kerry, Ireland, but I...

Nov 7, 2011

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It’s a Bag… It’s a...

It’s a Bag… It’s a Coat… It’s a Jaktogo

Here’s an Irish company trying to “stick it” to Ryan...

Oct 30, 2011

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5 Tips for Using Dublin Bikes

5 Tips for Using Dublin Bikes

  Emily Westbrooks tells us, “One of the best ways to get around...

Sep 1, 2011

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Irish B&Bs Are Reinventing Them...

Irish B&Bs Are Reinventing Themselves

I’ve been staying in B&Bs since my very first trip to Ireland....

Aug 23, 2011

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Taking the New Aer Lingus Mobile App...

Taking the New Aer Lingus Mobile App for a Test Drive

Aer Lingus finally caught up to other airlines in the app arena with the...

Aug 3, 2011

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Q & A: Ireland’s Great Fa...

Q & A: Ireland’s Great Famine… Recommended Reading

Do you have any recommendations for a good book on the potato famine? –...

Jul 27, 2011

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Motorcycling in Ireland – Oh W...

Motorcycling in Ireland – Oh What a Glorious Time

The Discover Ireland Blog featured a post about motorcycling around Ireland....

Jul 21, 2011

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Booking a B&B… on Your iP...

Booking a B&B… on Your iPhone!

Most of us have gotten used to inspecting B&Bs online before we book, but...

Jul 20, 2011

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10 Things You Need to Know About Mon...

10 Things You Need to Know About Money in Ireland

For anyone planning a trip to Ireland, questions about money tend to spring up...

Jul 4, 2011

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#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family i...

#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family in Ireland

CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version...

Jul 3, 2011

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Sunday Morning Reading

Sunday Morning Reading

Time is a bit tight this weekend, so I’m afraid I have to refer you to...

Jul 1, 2011

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Ireland Freebies!

Ireland Freebies!

    We love Freebies! Heritage Ireland and the Office of Public Works is...

Jun 29, 2011

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Q & A: Should I Change My Plans...

Q & A: Should I Change My Plans to Visit Belfast and Northern Ireland?

I’m going to Belfast this summer. Don’t know whether I should be...

Jun 26, 2011

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Sunday Morning Reading

Sunday Morning Reading

Good morning! Here’s a fresh batch of great Ireland stories to enjoy...

Jun 25, 2011

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2011 Emerald Awards

2011 Emerald Awards

Every year I present awards for the “best of the best” in...

Jun 20, 2011

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Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to...

Q & A: Why Are the Entrances to Sacred Sites in Ireland so Uniquely Shaped?

My husband and I recently came back from our first trip to Ireland, and...

Jun 13, 2011

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Q & A: Tips for Women Traveling...

Q & A: Tips for Women Traveling Solo in Ireland

Do you have any tips for women traveling alone in Ireland? Do you recommend...

Jun 11, 2011

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Ireland’s Shannon Region Offer...

Ireland’s Shannon Region Offering Discounts Again this Season

Ireland’s Shannon Region is again offering a 25% discount card this...

Jun 5, 2011

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13 Things You Should know About Iris...

13 Things You Should know About Irish Gaelic Before Visiting Ireland

You’ve probably already heard of “Gaelic” or of “Irish...

Jun 3, 2011

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Traveling Ireland by Bus… with...

Traveling Ireland by Bus… with a Bit of Humor

It’s only June and Alan Bennett is already writing his “What I Did...

Jun 1, 2011

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Irish Words You Can Learn Before You...

Irish Words You Can Learn Before You Go-Audio Edition!

The Irish language can be elusive. When you visit Ireland, it’ll be...

May 26, 2011

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The Hayes Stay at Waterford Castle

The Hayes Stay at Waterford Castle

Cue the regal music, dapple the light through the trees, bring in the curious...

May 22, 2011

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Q & A: Where Can I Hear Irish S...

Q & A: Where Can I Hear Irish Spoken?

  To answer this week’s question, I called on an expert. Mo chara...

May 20, 2011

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Q & A: Train Travel in Ireland

Q & A: Train Travel in Ireland

What are the most scenic train routes in Ireland? – Erin McCullen via...

May 10, 2011

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Q & A: Irish Pubs and Etiquette

Q & A: Irish Pubs and Etiquette

Oh, the allure of the Irish pub… warm, friendly, and the best tasting...

May 3, 2011

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Irish Fireside Chat with Cindy Thoms...

Irish Fireside Chat with Cindy Thomson

Last month we asked  what topics you’d like to see more of on the Irish...

May 2, 2011

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Q & A: Driving in Ireland

Q & A: Driving in Ireland

My husband has never driven on the left before. Any tips for when he drives us...

Apr 29, 2011

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If Ireland Were My Home…

If Ireland Were My Home…

A lot of our readers dream of what it would be like to make Ireland their...

Apr 25, 2011

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Q & A: Will My Debit and Credit...

Q & A: Will My Debit and Credit Cards Work in Ireland?

When visitors start getting to the nuts and bolts of their Ireland travel, the...

Apr 21, 2011

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What Topics Would You Like Us to Cov...

What Topics Would You Like Us to Cover?

Do you mind if we take a moment to “pick your brain?” We’re...

Apr 18, 2011

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Q & A: Irish Airports, Pets, an...

Q & A: Irish Airports, Pets, and Wheelchairs

We asked our Twitter and Facebook friends to send us a few questions about...

Apr 14, 2011

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Sticking to Ireland’s Tourist ...

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...

Apr 12, 2011

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Glorious Galway Bay and the Atlantic...

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....

Apr 10, 2011

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How Long Before Your Trip to Ireland...

How Long Before Your Trip to Ireland?

We’ve got a question for all our non-Irish readers… Take the poll...

Mar 29, 2011

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Scenes from a Cliffs of Moher Boat T...

Scenes from a Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

Most of us have enjoyed the spectacular views of the Cliffs of Moher from the...

Mar 24, 2011

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On the Hunt for Green Travel in Irel...

On the Hunt for Green Travel in Ireland

Green travel, ethical tourism, reducing carbon footprint — whatever...

Mar 22, 2011

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Cheap Flights… Oh the Price We...

Cheap Flights… Oh the Price We Pay

Spotted this video last week and loved its commentary on cheap flights between...

Mar 21, 2011

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Ireland Hotels Now Offering the Best...

Ireland Hotels Now Offering the Best Deals in Western Europe

Three years ago, travelers from around the world grumbled over...

Mar 13, 2011

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20 Things You Might Not Know About S...

20 Things You Might Not Know About St. Patrick’s Day

In honor of St Paddy’s Day, we thought we’d share some tidbits...

Feb 8, 2011

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GPS in Ireland… on Your Smart ...

GPS in Ireland… on Your Smart Phone with CoPilot Live

I resisted using GPS in Ireland for years… I told myself that getting...

Feb 7, 2011

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The Authentic Irish Experience – Wha...

The Authentic Irish Experience – What You’d Expect?

I’ve been thinking about authenticity in travel lately, since there has been...

Feb 3, 2011

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Michele’s Hot Deals in Ireland 2011...

Michele’s Hot Deals in Ireland 2011

Save money and get some great deals and offers in Ireland. Give your budget a...

Jan 6, 2011

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Plan Your Trip to Ireland in Ten Eas...

Plan Your Trip to Ireland in Ten Easy Steps

By Michele Erdvig 1. Plan Ahead Whether you will visit Ireland for three days...

Dec 31, 2010

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75 Best Irish-Interest Articles and ...

75 Best Irish-Interest Articles and Posts

While ash clouds, winter weather and a financial crisis dominated Irish news...

Dec 27, 2010

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Disability Access in Ireland

Disability Access in Ireland

by Dr. Jessie Voigts While I was planning our recent trip to Ireland, I was...

Oct 31, 2010

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The Pleasures of Achill Island and S...

The Pleasures of Achill Island and Some Valuable Ireland Travel Tips

By Judy Arnold After 5 trips to Ireland, choosing something to write about in...

Aug 31, 2010

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Poll: How Do You Book Your Travel to...

Poll: How Do You Book Your Travel to Ireland?

We’re curious. When you’re booking that dream trip to Ireland, do...

Aug 28, 2010

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Irish Rail Reunites Lost Cat with Ow...

Irish Rail Reunites Lost Cat with Owner Using Social Media

I have to say, I got quite a smile when I spotted this story of a suburban cat...

Aug 15, 2010

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Poll: How Many Maureen O’Hara Films ...

Poll: How Many Maureen O’Hara Films Have You Seen?

Of O'Hara's 65+ Film & Television Appearances, How Many Have You...