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Posted by Guest on Jan 15, 2013 | 11 comments

Swallowed by a Donegal Ditch: Mishaps in Irish Travel

This week, I asked our readers to share their Irish travel mishaps, and when this one came in from Barrie Maguire (…with photos!), I knew I had to share it...

Posted by Corey on May 11, 2012 | 0 comments

Q & A: Caravans, Camping, and Glamping in Ireland

My wife and I travel in the US in our motor home, mostly in Arizona. We were wondering if there are campgrounds in Ireland and if we can rent an RV (recreational...

Posted by Corey on May 4, 2012 | 5 comments

5 Tips for a Self-Drive Tour in Ireland

The thought of driving on the left side of the road terrifies many potential visitors to Ireland. However, those who overcome that fear are treated to an itinerary that...

Posted by Corey on Nov 26, 2011 | 1 comment

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...

Posted by Corey on Nov 7, 2011 | 4 comments

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...

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 Aug 23, 2011 | 1 comment

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...

Posted by Corey on Jul 27, 2011 | 0 comments

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...

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 Corey on May 20, 2011 | 6 comments

Q & A: Train Travel in Ireland

What are the most scenic train routes in Ireland? – Erin McCullen via email Good news! The rail lines in Ireland tend to run through exceptionally beautiful areas...

Posted by Corey on May 2, 2011 | 9 comments

Q & A: Driving in Ireland

My husband has never driven on the left before. Any tips for when he drives us around Ireland this June? – Anne Murphy via email For most people, the first few...

Posted by Corey on Apr 18, 2011 | 10 comments

Q & A: Irish Airports, Pets, and Wheelchairs

We asked our Twitter and Facebook friends to send us a few questions about Irish Travel. Here are three we thought we’d tackle today. Can one travel from the USA...

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 12, 2011 | 6 comments

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. Imagine if I tagged on dramatic sea cliffs, cozy villages, welcoming pubs, a boat trip to...

Posted by Corey on Mar 29, 2011 | 6 comments

Scenes from a Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

Most of us have enjoyed the spectacular views of the Cliffs of Moher from the Visitor Centre, but Jessie Voigts put together this video with photos from her boat tour....

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