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Posted by Corey on May 22, 2011 | 7 comments

Q & A: Where Can I Hear Irish Spoken?

To answer this week’s question, I called on an expert. Mo chara (that’s irish for “my friend”) Eoin from Bitesize Irish Gaelic jumped at...

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 10, 2011 | 5 comments

Q & A: Irish Pubs and Etiquette

Oh, the allure of the Irish pub… warm, friendly, and the best tasting pint to ever touch your lips. Generally, a visit to a pub is simple and...

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 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 25, 2011 | 13 comments

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 topic of money and credit cards comes up early. A Facebook chat with veteran Ireland...

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 Mar 13, 2011 | 10 comments

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 that offer a bit of insight into the day when “everyone is Irish.” March 17th is...

Posted by Corey on Feb 7, 2011 | 15 comments

The Authentic Irish Experience – What You’d Expect?

I’ve been thinking about authenticity in travel lately, since there has been much discussion of it online. What is authentic travel? And why are expectations about...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jan 6, 2011 | 1 comment

Plan Your Trip to Ireland in Ten Easy Steps

By Michele Erdvig 1. Plan Ahead Whether you will visit Ireland for three days or three weeks your vacation time is limited. You are using your hard-earned cash to see...

Posted by Corey on Dec 31, 2010 | 14 comments

75 Best Irish-Interest Articles and Posts

While ash clouds, winter weather and a financial crisis dominated Irish news this year, our look back on 2010 reveals there were many writers celebrating the wonders of...

Posted by Guest on Dec 27, 2010 | 8 comments

Disability Access in Ireland

by Dr. Jessie Voigts While I was planning our recent trip to Ireland, I was extremely concerned about disability access for myself. I can climb stairs, but they are...

Posted by Guest on Oct 31, 2010 | 2 comments

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 Ireland is somewhat like choosing which of my grandchildren is my favorite. That said,...

Posted by Corey on Jun 18, 2010 | 3 comments

Best E-Guidebooks for Ireland Travel

My carry-on just got a whole lot lighter now that I won’t need to carry a single printed book for my trip to the Emerald Isle. Whether you favor the Kindle, Nook, iPad...

Posted by Corey on Apr 15, 2010 | 0 comments

Which Ireland Is Right for You?

Anto Howard from Budget Travel gives us a snapshot of Ireland’s defining experiences: spectacular untamed landscapes, pubs reverberating with banjo and fiddle music,...

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