A Delightful Chat About Ireland’s Ring of Kerry
There’s no shortage of information about County Kerry, Ireland, but I couldn’t help feeling enchanted by the place hearing Jessie Voigts talk about...
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It’s a Bag… It’s a Coat… It’s a Jaktogo
Here’s an Irish company trying to “stick it” to Ryan Air… the Irish airline famous for it’s strict carry-on luggage rules and checked...
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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...
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Irish B&Bs Are Reinventing Themselves
I’ve been staying in B&Bs since my very first trip to Ireland. I’ve watched the days of shared bathrooms disappear, the rise and fall and rise again of...
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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 launch of their new iPhone and Android phone apps. Mobile Booking After testing the booking...
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Q & A: Ireland’s Great Famine… Recommended Reading
Do you have any recommendations for a good book on the potato famine? – Dana S via Twitter Ireland suffered more than one famine in its history, but the years...
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Motorcycling in Ireland – Oh What a Glorious Time
The Discover Ireland Blog featured a post about motorcycling around Ireland. Since I spend a portion of my year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — the birthplace of...
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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...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Money in Ireland
For anyone planning a trip to Ireland, questions about money tend to spring up quite early. What’s currency? Can I use my credit cards? How do I figure out...
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#119 Fairy Hunting with the Family in Ireland
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Sunday Morning Reading
Time is a bit tight this weekend, so I’m afraid I have to refer you to our Twitter feed for some good reading. The good news, there are some really nice stories...
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Ireland Freebies!
We love Freebies! Heritage Ireland and the Office of Public Works is offering free admissions to most of their sites on the first Wednesday of each month for the...
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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 worried about the recent riots? (note: this article was originally posted in June 2011)...
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Sunday Morning Reading
Good morning! Here’s a fresh batch of great Ireland stories to enjoy with your Sunday morning tea or coffee. 2011 Emerald Awards – Michele Erdvig is back...
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2011 Emerald Awards
Every year I present awards for the “best of the best” in Ireland. From lodgings to restaurants to pubs. I am extremely particular about places that I...
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