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		<title>Poll: How Do You Book Your Travel to Ireland?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/31/booking-travel-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re curious. When you&#8217;re booking that dream trip to Ireland, do you stalk the internet hunting for the best price on everything individually, do you book with an online travel company, are you the type to rely on the phone or do you ring up your travel agent and let them do the job? We&#8217;d [...]]]></description>
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		<title>360 Degree Views of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/31/360-degree-views-of-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Between trips to Ireland, most of us could use a break from the day-to-day doldrums of our non-Emerald Isle lives. Thanks to the Internet, there are a few photographers offering 360 degree panoramic photos that allow us to use our computers to step into a scene. Some of these shots are spectacular, and many of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yummy for Your Tummy &#8211; the Full Irish Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/30/yummy-for-your-tummy-the-full-irish-breakfast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone feeling a little hungry? Just reading about the full Irish breakfast that is served up at B&#038;Bs and restaurants across Ireland might do the trick. Imen over at I Married an Irish Farmer wrote a classic post about the morning feed last year. Read it at http://marriedanirishfarmer.com/2009/09/15/one-full-irish-please/ Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Ennis &#8220;Celebrating the Greatest&#8221; with Muhammad Ali Tribute</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/30/ennis-to-celebrate-ali/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Irish town of Ennis plans to mark the first anniversary of Muhammad Ali&#8217;s visit to his ancestral town with a special event on Wednesday. Ali, the three-time World Heavyweight Champion, was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis in 2009 in recognition of his career achievements and his ancestral links with the Clare County [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maureen O’Hara’s Birthday Interview with RTE</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/29/oharas-birthday-interview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, film legend Maureen O&#8217;Hara celebrated her 90th birthday. Especially for the occassion, Irish television featured an interview with her and have posted it on their website. Watch the interview at www.rte.ie/news/2010/0816/nationwide_av.html You are also welcome to send her your belated birthday wishes via the Irish Fireside Birthday Greeting. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Rail Reunites Lost Cat with Owner Using Social Media</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/28/irish-rail-reunites-lost-cat-with-owner/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/28/irish-rail-reunites-lost-cat-with-owner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:32:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to say, I got quite a smile when I spotted this story of a suburban cat that wandered onto Dublin&#8217;s DART rail line on Thursday. Irish Rail staff used their Twitter account to post a photo of the feline and asked their 3,000+ followers to help locate the owner. Their Twitter posts included: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where Are All the Irish?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/27/where-are-all-the-irish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently penned a Letter to the Editor to select Irish newspapers. Since there&#8217;s no guarantee they&#8217;ll post it, I thought I&#8217;d post it here as well. Have a read&#8230; Dear Editor, Last weekend I attended Irish Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was surprised and disappointed by the almost nonexistent representation of Irish regional tourism [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of Barack Obama’s Irish Roots</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/25/obamas-irish-roots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While much attention has been placed on President Barack Obama’s African ancestry, he also claims family ties to Ireland. Through the lineage of his mother Ann Dunham, Obama’s family history can be traced back to 18th Century Ireland and the Kearney family of County Offaly, then Kings County. One part of the family had relocated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Presidents with Irish Roots</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/25/presidents-irish-roots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My visit this summer to Barack Obama&#8217;s ancestral town of Moneygall in County Offaly got me thinking about other presidents with ties to the Emerald Isle. With just bit of basic research, I spotted Irish ancestry among half the U.S. Presidents, and I&#8217;m sure that with a bit more digging, one could make a few [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arizona Rose Votes Cliffs of Moher &amp; Grand Canyon for New 7 Wonders of the World</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/23/arizona-rose-votes-cliffs-of-moher/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Danielle McBurnett is doing her part to promote her home state of Arizona AND the country of her ancestry by voting for the Cliffs of Moher and the Grand Canyon for the New 7 Wonders of the World. Danielle is among 32 finalist vying for this year&#8217;s Rose of Tralee title which will be awarded [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Visit to Barack Obama’s Ancestral Town</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/23/barack-obamas-ancestral-town/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month Corey and I met up with genealogist Megan Smolenyak in the town of Moneygall, County Offaly. Megan traced Barack Obama&#8217;s roots to the village back in 2007, and we were there this year as she met the people of Moneygall (including those who rustled their window curtains in an effort to see what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turlough Church &amp; Round Tower</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/20/turlough/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ruined churches like this appear all across Ireland. This one in Turlough, County Mayo, is located very close to the Museum of Country Life. It is believed that St. Patrick founded the church and monastery here and used the nearby holy well for baptisms. Not much is known about the monastery, but in 1351 the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let’s Wish Maureen O’Hara a Very Happy 90th Birthday</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/15/lets-wish-maureen-ohara-a-very-happy-90th-birthday/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/15/lets-wish-maureen-ohara-a-very-happy-90th-birthday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A True Hollywood Legend Beloved film star Maureen O&#8217;Hara turns ninety on Tuesday, Aug 17, and as HUGE FANS, we wanted to wish her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. You&#8217;re invited to leave your own warm wishes for the Irish movie star in the comments below. A Bit About Maureen O&#8217;Hara Maureen O&#8217;Hara was born Maureen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poll: How Many Maureen O’Hara Films Have You Seen?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/15/poll-how-many-maureen-ohara-films-have-you-seen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click Here to Help Us Wish Maureen O&#8217;Hara a Happy 90th Birthday this Tuesday! Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Home Grown in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/13/home-grown-in-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping Irish Traditions Alive Creamy Irish butter churned from fresh milk using wooden paddles and flavored with salt from the sea. Brilliant craftspeople finding a contemporary place for old-school blacksmithing. Native Irish cows standing only 38 inches tall, yet bred as milk producers and beef cattle. And&#8230; at last, a closer look at what really [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Until the Cows Come Home in Beautiful Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/11/until-the-cows-come-home-in-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-jfcnpyRBc I hope this pastoral scene eases your day and gets you dreaming of Ireland. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Two New Blogs Covering Ireland Travel</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/05/two-new-blogs-covering-ireland-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two new Irish travel blogs have popped up recently, and we&#8217;re enjoying the extra dose of Ireland travel information. And even better&#8230; although the blogs are new, they come from reliable sources: Discover Ireland and Engaging Ireland. Discover Ireland &#8211; http://blog.discoverireland.com The Discover Ireland blog shows that the Irish tourism body has embraced the blogosphere [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skellig Michael During Puffin Season: Video</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/08/04/skellig-michael-puffin-season-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nb0lFoKhas Although Skellig Michael has been on my want-to-see list for years, I had no idea what I was in for when I got there. Here&#8217;s a quick look at my thoughts: Firstly, it was gorgeous&#8230; especially with a clear day like we had. The views of the ocean, Little Skellig island, sea birds, dolphins, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Journey to Skellig Michael with Puffins, Dolphins and Seals</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/27/skellig-michael-with-puffins/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/27/skellig-michael-with-puffins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m prone to seasickness and have an aversion to heights, so I&#8217;m not quite sure why I was drawn to a boat ride into the Atlantic and then climbing 618 cliffside stairs to reach the top of Skellig Michael. Yes, I was having second thoughts as the woman next to me heaved her breakfast over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Day in Kilkenny City</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/25/a-day-in-kilkenny-city/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We made a quick stop in Kilkenny and caught Sunday mass in Irish (10:30 at the Capuchin Friary Church on Friar Street). Here&#8217;s a peek at a few of the sites in town&#8230; St Canice&#8217;s Cathedral, St Francis Abbey Brewery, St Mary&#8217;s Cathedral, St John&#8217;s Cemetery, Kilkenny Castle, Grace&#8217;s Castle/Courthouse, the Parade, the Hole in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking a Seaweed Bath in Strandhill, County Sligo</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/22/seaweed-bath-strandhill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Climbing to the top of a wet and foggy Croagh Patrick on Monday qualified this morning&#8217;s hike from the beach at Strandhill to the summit of Knocknarea Mountain a cake walk. Even with the the rain pouring down for the last bit of today&#8217;s journey, the hike had country roads most of the way and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climbing Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday&#8230; Saint Patrick&#8217;s Holy Mountain, Co Mayo</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/19/climbing-croagh-patrick/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m wet. I’m cold. I’m hungry. I’m a pilgrim atop Croagh Patrick. Saint Patrick is reputed to have driven the snakes out of Ireland from County Mayo&#8217;s notable hill/mountain, Crough Patrick, in 441 AD. This “historic” even took place while he spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting on the summit. Pilgrimages to the top [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Around Counties Galway and Mayo</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/18/galway-mayo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My train trip has begun and so far it&#8217;s taken me to Counties Galway and Mayo. Here&#8217;s a peek at some of the things I&#8217;ve seen&#8230; More Pics from Galway &#62;&#62; More Pics from Mayo &#62;&#62; Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Touring the NEW Waterford Crystal Factory</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/15/waterford-crystal-factory/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The city of Waterford has a new sparkling gem to celebrate its crystal-making history. The new factory and visitor centre, called The House of Waterford, has just opened on the Mall in Waterford city, and the facility is pumping new life into Waterford&#8217;s tourism identity. In the past, the old crystal-making giant was located on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Evening at the Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/14/bunratty-castle-medieval-banquet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The allure of a Medieval Banquet in a 15th Century Irish castle, like the one at Bunratty, has kept the County Clare landmark a preferred stop for travelers to Ireland since the early 1960s. With it being such a well-known experience, I had to ask myself why I hadn’t attended the medieval banquet in any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Liam&#8217;s Horse Ride Through Knockahopple in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/07/liams-horse-ride/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=HusziZCwI-Y Must say, Liam had one of his favorite days ever&#8230; a horse ride down Knockahopple Road in County Tipperary, Ireland. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Save 25% on Sites in the Shannon Region</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/03/savings-in-shannon-region/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just found this great offer to get 25% Off some amazing sites in the Shannon Region&#8230; that&#8217;s covers the Counties of Limerick, North Tipperary, Clare and South Offaly. All you have to do is print out this card! There&#8217;s a list below of all the sites currently included, but you should check www.shannonregiontourism.com/ 25DiscountCard/#d.en.8347 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love Is in the Air at the Cliffs of Moher</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/07/02/love-ate-cliffs-of-moher/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan and Gabby&#8217;s trip to the Cliffs of Moher was already memorable, but the visit became unforgettable when Ryan asked Gabby for her hand in marriage&#8230; drawing cheers and tears from all of us who were with them on our Railtours Tours Ireland outing! They took the train from Dublin to Limerick Station where they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>1901 Census of Ireland Now Online</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/30/irelands-1901-census/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since most Irish census records had been lost or destroyed, the documents from 1901 provide the social and economic history of Ireland in the early twentieth century, as well as the country&#8217;s oldest surviving census data. I was given a tour of Ireland&#8217;s 1901 Census website this week &#8211; www.census.nationalarchives.ie. The records are fully searchable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Linen Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/30/irish-linen-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I fly to Ireland tonight, so I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate with a giveaway. Two readers will win a Historical Map of Ireland linen dish towel from All Dish Towels, a Northern Ireland-based company with a notable line of Ireland-inspired towels. 90% of the dish towels on their site come from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Would Get You to Ireland This Year?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/28/ireland-this-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m getting together with the folks at Tourism Ireland tomorrow, and I thought you might have an idea or two you would like me to deliver. Ask yourself, &#8220;What would make booking a trip to Ireland in 2010 irresistable?&#8221; In the comments section below, tell me&#8230; What types of things get you dreaming about Ireland? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Hunger Memorial</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/28/irish-hunger-memorial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the skyscrapers of Manhattan, a plot of Irish land rises from the concrete. On it, the ruin of a cottage, stone walls, soil and plants relocated from the Ireland, it&#8217;s easy to forget I&#8217;m in the City that Never Sleeps. A completely unexpected scene, New York&#8217;s Irish Hunger Memorial delivers a peaceful, Irish hillside [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ireland-Related Sites in the Big Apple</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/25/ireland-related-sites-in-the-big-apple/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York City&#8230; one of the American cities the Irish played a huge role in shaping. What sites with ties to Ireland should I visit while I&#8217;m here? Leave your suggestions in the comments Sorry, folks, don&#8217;t list your favorite Irish bars&#8230; I&#8217;d never make my flight to Ireland next week if I tried to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bill and Karen Rock!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/25/bill-and-karen-rock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Between the two of them, Bill and Karen have enough Ireland stories to fuel another 100 podcasts. The three of us met in New York City, and it was just about all-Ireland, all night &#8212; I&#8217;d say we all went home very happy. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>New York Irish</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/24/new-york-irish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m in NYC for the Travel Blog Exchange Conference, and tonight is our little Irish Fireside Meetup at Annie Moore&#8217;s Pub. If you&#8217;re in the area, STOP BY! It&#8217;ll be fun. Here&#8217;s the info. After announcing this Meetup, we&#8217;ve got requests for Seattle, Washington DC, Chicago, Corpus Christi and I&#8217;m sure many more. I wish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Downloadable Guides for Irish Towns &amp; Cities</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/21/downloadable-guidebooks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a resource to add to your travel planning. www.ArrivalGuides.com has produced free guides for Cork, Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Limerick&#8230; all places connected by Ireland&#8217;s rail network&#8230; and they are downloadable for FREE. The guides provide a very basic overview with a handful of highlighted sites, restaurants, accommodations and shops. The maps that are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Rail Resources</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/21/irish-rail-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Links for Visitors Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail &#8211; official site of the rail system in the Republic of Ireland, routes and ticket sales (includes DART &#8211; Dublin Area Rapid Transport) Translink &#8211; official site of the rail system in Northern Ireland Belfast in Your Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland Rail &#8211; a look at every station [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best E-Guidebooks for Ireland Travel</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/18/best-digital-guidebooks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 or iPhone, some of the best guidebooks on Irish travel are ready for download. I tested a few publications using&#8230; the Kindle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poll: Which Direction Should We Travel This Summer?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/18/poll-which-direction-should-we-travel-this-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our itinerary for this summer is coming together, but WE NEED YOUR HELP! Your votes will help determine where we go and what we see. Read More About Our Ireland by Rail Tour. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>NYC Meet Up!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/18/nyc-meet-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Next week I&#8217;ll be in New York City for the Travel Blog Exchange Conference (TBEX), and a few East Coast Firesiders thought it would be great to have a meet up. I couldn&#8217;t resist the invitation! You and your friends are invited: Irish Fireside NYC Meet Up Thursday, June 24, 7pm Annie Moore&#8217;s Pub &#38; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whatever Part of Ireland Figures in Your Travels &amp; in Your Dreams, There’s Sure to be Music in It</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/14/whatever-part-of-ireland-figures-in-your-travels-in-your-dreams-there%e2%80%99s-sure-to-be-music-in-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Kerry Dexter &#8211; Musical stories that came to him while watching two friends walk down the walk, while waiting for a session to resume, and while thinking about the fact that a friend told him President Obama includes music from the band Lunasa in his workout music are all part of the sixteen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swept Away by the Essence of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/11/essence-of-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preparing for the seven-odd hour flight home, it comes time to reflect on the past two weeks and see where this journey has taken me.]]></description>
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		<title>Belfast In Your Pocket Turns Five &amp; You Can Get a Present! &#8211; Two Giveaways!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/08/belfast-in-your-pocket-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Has it been five years already? It&#8217;s hard to believe Belfast In Your Pocket has been showering us with nuggets of useful travel info about Northern Ireland for THIRTY issues? Wowsers! To celebrate, they&#8217;re offering everyone a chance to win two nights B&#38;B and one evening meal for two at any of the Jury’s Inn&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ireland, a Spiritual Place Indeed</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/01/spiritual-place/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the second post submitted by high school student Mark Bylancik from Montclair Kimberley Academy in Montclair, NJ. His Irish Studies Group are currently touring Ireland and learning about Irish culture and history. Follow the groups journey through words, pictures and videos at http://irish2010.mka.org. The question posed in my first post was aimed at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Explore Ireland by Rail</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/06/01/ireland-by-rail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230; This July, Liam and I are back in Ireland traveling to some of the country’s most beautiful locations. While we&#8217;re there, we’ll begin a new project I feel very passionate about. We’ll be exploring the Emerald Isle by train &#8212; stopping in various towns and cities along the way to show the sites and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Taste of Ireland&#8217;s &#8220;Haunted Ground&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/30/haunted-ground-book-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 03:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Book review submitted by Kim Hathaway Haunted Ground When farmers cutting turf in an Irish peat bog make a grisly discovery, the perfectly intact body of a young woman with long red hair&#8230;. After wearing out my tiny iPod shuffle, my husband thought I had mastered the technology and was ready for the “real McCoy.” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Irish Roots May Offer an Advantage</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/23/irish-roots-may-offer-an-advantage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 14:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve always thought your Irish ancestry should count for something, right! Especially when it comes to traveling to Ireland. Well, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs might agree with you. They are considering a proposal that would award people of Irish descent a special card that could be used for discounts when they visit Ireland. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#104 Audiobooks with a Taste of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/19/104-audiobooks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 04:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode Guide &#8211; Podcast #104 Audiobooks with a Taste of Ireland We have a listen to Frank Delaney&#8217;s &#8220;Venetia Kelly&#8217;s Traveling Show&#8221; and tell you about a way to get a FREE audiobook download. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Our Podcasts are availble on iTunes &#8211; here&#8217;s our link for Techies Irish author [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#103 A Tour of www.DiscoverIreland.com</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/18/discoverireland-com-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 04:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG4dF0N_OmU This is the first in a series of Irish Travel website overviews we&#8217;ll be posting. Hopefully, you&#8217;ll find some useful tidbits that will aid in planning your travels. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>On the Farm with Ireland&#8217;s Useless Dog</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/18/useless-dog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 17:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spotted this video over at the Cowluck blog (http://www.cowluck.ie/) and couldn&#8217;t resist sharing it here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtVCyqwUTyE Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Poll: What are Ireland&#8217;s Biggest Tourist Traps?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/17/poll-what-are-irelands-biggest-tourist-traps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a list of five destinations that often get slapped with the label &#8220;Tourist Trap.&#8221; Which do you think are worthy of the title? Take our poll below. Disagree? Have a more likely candidate? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Poll: What is the best mode of transportation for touring Ireland?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/13/transportation-poll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 04:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; We&#8217;d love to read your thoughts. Leave a comment below&#8230; especially if you marked &#8220;Other.&#8221; Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Bushmills Irish Kiss</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/13/bushmills-irish-kiss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 06:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Erdvig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last December Bit shared her recipe for a chocolaty delicious drink called an Irish Kiss. This month I would like to share with everyone a Bushmills Irish Kiss. It is a refreshing beverage for hot summer evenings as you study your map of Ireland planning your next big trip to the Emerald Isle. Bushmills Irish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restoring One&#8217;s Spiritual Batteries in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/11/restoring-ones-spiritual-batteries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 06:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month, students from Montclair Kimberley Academy in Montclair, NJ, will be visiting Ireland as part of their Irish Studies program. Mark Bylancik is one of those students, and he has agreed to share some of his experience with us. Here’s what Mark would like to get out of the program in his own words. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Causeway Coast with Ricky &amp; John</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/10/causeway-coast-with-ricky-john/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re big fans of Discover Ireland&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the Real Characters of Ireland&#8221; online video series. It&#8217;s even more fun when we see a familiar face in the clips. John Bustard from Episode 13 is featured in the Causeway Coast feature with his friend Ricky from Alive Surf School. Have a look below and meet more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Hospitality: Maybe It&#8217;s In the Genes</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/05/irish-hospitality/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 03:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maybe It&#8217;s In the Genes Submitted by Áine C. McCormack “This has been so much fun&#8230;we really should do it again! You know, we have a great place for the week in Tipperary&#8230;what about this Friday at the Old Parochial House?” As soon as the words left my father’s lips, they filled me with anxiety. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roughing It: Shipwrecked Tour of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/05/02/roughing-it-shipwrecked-tour-of-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 14:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not exactly my dream tour of Ireland&#8230; frigid waters, climbing up the cliffs, rotting seals, midges, the bogs, raw sheep&#8217;s heart, oh, and then there&#8217;s the weather. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtmaYEl1MHY Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>A Look at Irish Travelers</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/29/a-look-at-irish-travelers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NPR ran a story about Irish Travelers this morning, and after its 7 and half minute run, I was left wanting more. Here are two links that help take you inside the community. My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding &#8211; The Irish Traveler weddings would definitely be considered over-the-top to most US visitors. This Irish television [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NPR Series Looks at Girls in the Hidden World of Ireland&#8217;s Traveller Community</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/26/traveller-girls/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Girls in Ireland&#8217;s Traveller Community A new NPR series, the Hidden World of Girls, will take a look at the young women of the Irish Traveller community. You may recognize them for their titles from the past&#8230; gypsies or tinkers. The series will air this Thursday, April 29, as part of NPR&#8217;s Morning Edition, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Frommer’s Ireland Day by Day &#8211; Guidebook Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/23/ireland-day-by-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I’ve talked about guidebooks in the past, I’ve put them into three categories: text-heavy reading material, picture-heavy dream books and the hybrids that try to collide words with thousands of pictures. Frommer’s Ireland Day by Day falls into the last category; and all in all, it does it well. As expected the photos are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Trips to Galway, Belfast, Cork and Dublin via Audio Podcast</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/22/galway-belfast-cork-dublin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in 2008, Tourism Ireland sponsored an audio series that featured travel highlights from short vacations to Galway, Belfast, Cork or Dublin. The four-part series targeted UK travelers, but the information and style appealed to any visitor. The episodes with their fast-paced contributions from reporter Michael Traboulsi offer on-the-spot interviews and commentary on the places [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#102 When Volcanos Interfere with Your Trip to Ireland &amp; Michele vs the Volcano</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/21/102-volcano/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode Guide &#8211; Podcast #102 When Volcanos Interfere with Your Trip to Ireland We hear from Bernard McMullen about the affects the volcano in Iceland has had on Irish travel and we have a guest who had to change her plans for Ireland because of the volcanic ash. Our apologies in advance, we didn&#8217;t have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sites Offering Discounts to Stranded Travelers</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/19/sites-offering-discounts-to-stranded-travelers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The thought of being stranded in Ireland may sound like a dream come true. For those stranded in Ireland due to the cloud of volcanic ash that has grounded planes across Europe, the uncertainty of when the cloud will clear is proving to be a little stressful. Fortunately, several sites around the Emerald Isle are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Air Traffic in Limbo for at Least Another Week</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/18/irish-air-traffic-in-limbo-for-at-least-another-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unless you&#8217;ve been living under a rock&#8230; or a pile of ash, you probably heard about the giant cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland that has grounded planes across Europe (we&#8217;ve been highlighting it in our Twitter/Headlines feed since Thursday). Flights to and from Ireland remain grounded at the moment, and weather patterns suggest it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish National Botanic Gardens</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/15/botanic-gardens-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is here and I thought a visit to the Irish National Botanic Gardens would be perfect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMyT4xUj5fY Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>A Look at Car Rentals for 2010</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/13/a-look-at-car-rentals-for-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our friend Bob is no stranger to Irish car rentals. This year marks his twelfth self-drive trip in eleven years. Yet, he still finds himself banging his head against the computer screen when it comes time to research car rentals. His frustrations mirror the list of irksome car rental practices we published in the post [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ireland Dream Trip&#8217;s 18th Edition</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/11/dream-trip-irelands-18th-edition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michele Erdvig is at it again. Her latest edition of &#8220;Ireland Dream Trip &#8221; has just been released and is ready to ship. The book is loaded with in depth accommodation recommendations from great places to stay across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Michele also lends her expertise on general travel, dining and sites. You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safer Travel in Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/07/safer-travel-in-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to crime, Ireland’s considered a pretty safe place for travelers. Overall, crimes against tourists are rare and violent crimes are even rarer. Therefore, the usual travel precautions apply&#8230; be aware of your surroundings, watch your belongings, lock your door, don’t leave valuables in your car, etc. In 2009, reports of crimes against [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money Matters in Ireland &#8211; How Should I Pay? How Much Should I Bring?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/03/money-matters-in-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We covered this topic back in Episode 5, but that was a long time ago and the questions keep coming, so I thought I’d revisit and add my two cents (you can do the conversion to euros on your own ; ). Cashing Out Most travelers feel more comfortable with at least a bit of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Government Acquires Irish Fireside Podcast and Blog</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/04/01/irish-government-acquires-irish-fireside-podcast-and-blog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DUBLIN, Ireland &#8211; (April 1, 2010) &#8211; Ireland’s new Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Mary Hanafin, TD, announced today that the Irish government has purchased the Irish Fireside, the Internet’s most popular Irish travel and culture blog and podcast. “With the growing popularity of blogs, podcasts, social media and the launch of Apple’s new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dolphin Watching and Sites for Those Traveling Along Ireland&#8217;s Shannon Estuary</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/29/dolphin-watching-along-irelands-shannon-river/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Mummy, look,” announced the little girl stretching her hand across the railing next to me. I followed her finger to the splashing water about a quarter mile away. From the upper deck of the car ferry, I could see the dolphins skimming the surface of the Shannon Estuary. As the girl’s mother snapped photos, her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Too Many Hotels, Not Enough Cars&#8230; the Rules for Trip Planning Have Changed</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/28/too-many-hotels-not-enough-cars-the-rules-for/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some things in Ireland never change&#8230; the stunning coastline, the magnificent rolling hills, the ancient churches and forts, and the friendly welcome from her people. However, the travel industry has been turned on end this year. That&#8217;s both good and bad for travelers. After hearing reports of this being the &#8220;year of the bargain,&#8221; trip [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;This Week in Travel&#8221; Goes a Wee Bit Irish</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/22/this-week-in-travel-goes-a-wee-bit-irish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In honor of St. Patrick&#8217;s Day, I was invited to green things up over at the &#8220;This Week in Travel&#8221; podcast. That&#8217;s the show where the (almost holy) Trinity of Travel – Gary McArndt, Chris O&#8217;Christensen and Jen &#8220;Sweet Colleen&#8221; Leo – chat about which travel scams are trying to steal yer pot o&#8217; gold, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michele’s Leprechaun Mashed Potatoes</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/16/michele%e2%80%99s-leprechaun-mashed-potatoes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Erdvig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer No leprechauns were harmed during the making of this recipe. But they would love to eat the potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day – if you can catch them! Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled &#38; cut in chunks 8 oz frozen peas Salt &#38; pepper to taste A tablespoon or two of milk or cream [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/15/101-the-legacy-of-st-patrick-with-dr-tim-campbell/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode Guide &#8211; Podcast #101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell We chat with Dr. Tim Campbell about the St Patrick&#8217;s Centre and Counties Down and Armagh. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Our Podcasts are availble on iTunes &#8211; here&#8217;s our link for Techies Show Notes 00:00 Intro: The Devil’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>101 Irish Travel Tips</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/13/101-irish-travel-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week we&#8217;ll be recording our 101st podcast episode AND celebrating St Patrick&#8217;s Day&#8230; I&#8217;d say, that sounds like an awesome week. To make things even better,  we want to compile a list of 101 IRISH TRAVEL TIPS for our readers to read and share&#8230; a whole list of pointers covering various aspects of travel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ireland&#8217;s Got a Brand New Fleet of Trains, and Now Seniors Can Ride for FREE!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/12/free-irish-rail-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iarnród Eireann Irish Rail CIE, originally uploaded by robokubo. It&#8217;s official, any visitor over age 66 can travel Ireland by train for FREE starting March 16. Pat Preston has posted all the details in her &#8220;All aboard! New rail perk launched for seniors visiting Ireland&#8221; article. Here are the highlights: Travelers need to fill out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#100 It&#8217;s Our 100th Episode&#8230; Starring YOU!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/11/its-our-100th-episode/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode Guide &#8211; Podcast #99 A Chat About Irish Travel with Michele Erdvig In this audio podcast episode, we talk with author, blogger and travel forum moderator, Michele Erdvig to discuss Irish Travel, accommodations and plans for the Fireside. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Our Podcasts are availble on iTunes &#8211; here&#8217;s our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Subscribing to Our Podcast</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/10/subscribing-to-our-podcast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best way to automatically get new podcast episodes is to subscribe using iTunes or another podreader software. Here are the &#8220;techie&#8221; links to make subscribing easier. You can also find us by searching your podreader. Subscribe Using iTunes http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=128458987&#38;s=143441 Our Feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/IrishFireside Podcast RSS Link http://irishfireside.com/podcasts/irishfireside.xml Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>We Were Hoping We&#8217;d Be Wrong</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/10/we-were-hoping-wed-be-wrong/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/10/we-were-hoping-wed-be-wrong/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the start of the year, we published our predictions of what the Irish travel picture might look like in 2010. It&#8217;s only March, and several of our forecasts have come true&#8230; some of them regretfully. First, our suggestion that hotels would lead the charge for lower priced accommodations came with a nasty side effect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zombie Hotels Taking Over the Emerald Isle &#8212; Can They Be Good for Visitors?</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/08/are-ireland%e2%80%99s-zombie-hotels-good-for-irish-travel/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/08/are-ireland%e2%80%99s-zombie-hotels-good-for-irish-travel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zombie front, originally uploaded by chaosfish1. The glut of hotels built as the Celtic Tiger roared, has created a dangerous combination for Ireland&#8217;s tourism secter &#8212; too many hotels&#8230; many of which would have closed but were bailed out by the Irish banking system. The result&#8230; the Zombie Hotel &#8211; a hotel equivalent of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review &amp; Giveaway: Venetia Kelley&#8217;s Traveling Show by Frank Delaney</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/04/book-review-venetia-kelleys-traveling-show-by-frank-delaney/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/04/book-review-venetia-kelleys-traveling-show-by-frank-delaney/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Kim Book Review: Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show by Frank Delaney I was delighted when the Irish Fireside offered me an advance copy of Frank Delaney&#8217;s new novel &#8220;Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show.&#8221; The book was truly hot off the press! I’ve read nearly all of Delaney’s other books &#8220;Tipperary,&#8221; &#8220;Shannon&#8221; and I had started [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Clare Herald Takes Notice of Our 100th Episode</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/04/the-clare-herald-takes-notice-of-our-100th-episode/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/04/the-clare-herald-takes-notice-of-our-100th-episode/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always nice to wake up to find out that our efforts at the Fireside are appreciated. This morning, the Clare Herald ran a tidbit about our 100th Episode&#8230; and they think you should leave a message too! Have a peek&#8230; and feel free to leave them a comment too. Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Eileen Ivers Goes &#8220;Beyond the Bog&#8221; and Arrives at the Heart of the Irish Diaspora</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/03/01/eileen-ivers-goes-beyond-the-bog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“With Irish music, you’re cryin’ one minute and then you’re whoopin&#8217; it up and bein’ joyful the next minute. We’ll be playing some really heart wrenching immigration songs, songs of leaving family and loved ones behind, and we’ll be playing a lot of the dance tunes from the tradition that are just upbeat and full [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Landmarks Turned to Milk Chocolate</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/27/irish-landmarks-turned-to-milk-chocolate/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/27/irish-landmarks-turned-to-milk-chocolate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Irish chocolate-maker Cadbury kicked off a social media campaign that pitted would-be candy wrapper designers against each other for a chance at €10,000 and the title of the Cadbury Apprentice. While three Leprechaun &#38; shamrock themed wrappers duked it out for minor votes, the real contest was between two Irish landmark heavyweights&#8230; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things You Should Never Say to an Irish Woman</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/26/10-things-you-should-never-say-to-an-irish-woman/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Erdvig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This one is just for fun. Corey mentioned on Twitter that someone had found his site by searching for “Ten Things You Should Never Say to an Irishwoman”. He suggested that someone should write the article. I’m up for the challenge. Keep in mind that these are politically incorrect and only for entertainment. Do you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Year of Traditional Irish Music in Clare</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/25/a-year-of-traditional-music-in-clare/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/25/a-year-of-traditional-music-in-clare/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Craic agus Ceol in Lynch&#8217;s Bar Miltown Malbay, originally uploaded by Gerry Horan. A Music Festival Every Month For those in search of an authentic Irish music experience, County Clare hits the high note. In addition to impromptu session in pubs across the county, Clare hosts well over a dozen music festivals each year&#8230; no [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Ireland Travel 101&#8243; Named Best Guidebook</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/24/ireland-travel-101-named-best-guidebook/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/24/ireland-travel-101-named-best-guidebook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in July we gave Pat Preston&#8217;s Ireland Travel 101 our highest praises (read our review), and this month the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) has followed suit. Yesterday, they named the &#8220;Ireland Expert&#8217;s&#8221; new book the best guide book of the year&#8230; that&#8217;s out of more than 500 entries covering a variety of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Send Us Your Recipes!</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/23/send-us-your-recipes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re putting together an Irish Fireside Cookbook. It&#8217;ll be filled will all kinds of yummy Irish, Irish-American and Ireland-inspired treats. The book publishes later this year and will be out in time for the Christmas baking and gift-giving season. Yippee! You are invited to submit your favorite recipes. We&#8217;re looking for a range of traditional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We&#8217;re Calling on YOU to Be a Part of Our 100th Episode</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/23/calling-on-you-for-our-100th-episode/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Operators are standing by&#8230; well, kind of&#8230; our voicemail is. We&#8217;ll be publishing our 100th podcast episode next month, and you&#8217;re invited to celebrate with us. Leave a message on our comment line at 414-292-9269, and we&#8217;ll try including it on our show (short MP3 files via email are also welcome). So far, a quick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>#99 Irish Travel Chat with Michele Erdvig</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/23/99-irish-travel-chat-with-michele-erdvig/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Episode Guide &#8211; Podcast #99 A Chat About Irish Travel with Michele Erdvig In this audio podcast episode, we talk with author, blogger and travel forum moderator, Michele Erdvig to discuss Irish Travel, accommodations and plans for the Fireside. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Our Podcasts are availble on iTunes &#8211; here&#8217;s our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Waddya Know, We&#8217;ve Be Nominated for an Irish Blog Award</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/20/irish-blog-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We just got word the Irish Fireside has been nominated for an Irish Blog Award. We&#8217;ve been nominated for awards before, but this is our first Ireland-based award, so it&#8217;s something a little different for us. There are a lot of other nominees, so be sure to check out at the entire register of nominees. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plan a Walking Tour of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/19/plan-a-walking-tour-of-ireland/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/19/plan-a-walking-tour-of-ireland/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking a hike in &#8220;Ireland&#8221;, originally uploaded by RachelCorinne123. Taking in a walking tour while in Ireland delivers an entirely different way to experience the Emerald Isle. I thought you might appreciate this post from the Ireland Yes blog that covers need-to-know details. http://irelandyes.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/ireland-walking-tours/ Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Revisiting The Quiet Man</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/18/revisiting-the-quiet-man/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good news for lovers of the film The Quiet Man (the film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O&#8217;Hara). A new film, Connemara Days, is in the works based around the filming of 1952 classic). Film crews will revisit Cong on the Mayo-Galway border to tell the fictional tale of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Shrove Tuesday</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/16/its-shrove-tuesday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get your pans and batter out. It&#8217;s Shrove Tuesday and the Irish are cooking up pancakes. A bit strange considering pancakes are a rarity on Irish menus any other time of year. Learn more about the pre-Lenten ritual at: http://irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/ShroveTues.html http://marriedanirishfarmer.com/2010/02/16/paddy-cake-paddy-cake/ &#8211; includes a recipe! Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>Immersed in Dingletown</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/15/immersed-in-dingletown/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We received an email this week from Kim C. in San Diego. She told a wonderful story about her August visit to the Dingle Peninsula. We couldn&#8217;t resist sharing this story with everyone at the Irish Fireside.A special thanks to Kim for sending us her Ireland travel experience. When we arrived in Ireland, our only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Striking Cliff-Top Views Entrance Donegal Cyclists</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/11/striking-cliff-top-views-entrance-donegal-cyclists/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slieve League &#8211; the highest seas cliffs in Europe &#8211; Clouds on Slieve League, originally uploaded by Fergus_B. Submitted by Phil Cyclist that are keen to see Ireland from one of the country&#8217;s highest vantage points should take a trip to Donegal. Lying in the North West of the emerald Isle, the county is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Irish Fireside on Your iPhone</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/04/irish-fireside-on-your-iphone/</link>
		<comments>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/04/irish-fireside-on-your-iphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a new way for iPhone users to experience the Irish Fireside&#8230; the new Irish Fireside iPhone App. Users can listen to the latest episodes on their phone (it even works over AT&#38;T&#8217;s 3G and Edge networks, so you don&#8217;t have to wait until you are connected to wifi. There are also some bonus features&#8230; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Saint Brigid&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/02/01/its-saint-brigids-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 1 is the feast day of one of Ireland&#8217;s patron saints, Saint Brigid and it&#8217;s considered the beginning of spring for the Irish. You can learn more about Brigid at: http://irishfireside.com/2009/08/21/the-legend-of-the-tale/ http://irishcultureandcustoms.com/ASaints/Brigit.html http://ballylara.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/turas-bride-%E2%80%94-bridgets-journey-through-ireland-2010/ http://patriarts.com/Brigid%20of%20Ireland.htm Share This Post:]]></description>
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		<title>The Irish Gift of Gab</title>
		<link>http://irishfireside.com/2010/01/30/the-irish-gift-of-gab/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Irish gift of gab is the stuff of legend: from traditional Irish folk tales, to the wit and humor of Oscar Wilde, to the gorgeous imagery of poet William Butler Yeats… the Irish storytelling tradition continues as a timeless reminder of the people and their unique culture. For centuries, the Irish have committed words [...]]]></description>
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