Dec 9, 2011

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Giveaway: Irish Belleek Shard Jewelry

Giveaway: Irish Belleek Shard Jewelry

Liam is offering a piece of his Irish Belleek shard jewelry to one lucky Irish Firesider, by offering a $115 gift certificate to his online store (answer the question at the bottom of the post to enter). He has several pieces crafted from broken dishes that were recovered in Ireland, so you can take home a bit of Ireland. $10 OFF Use the coupon code “IRISHTEA2” and get $10 off...

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Dec 8, 2011

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Giveaway: Irish Coin Cufflinks

Giveaway: Irish Coin Cufflinks

Our friends at Irish Coin Cufflinks/World Coin Cufflinks are giving away a pair of Irish threepence cufflinks (those are the ones featuring the Irish hare on one side). For those who don’t know, these cufflinks are made from the coins used in Ireland before the arrival of the euro in 2002. This prize will be given away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. To enter this giveaway,...

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Dec 7, 2011

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Giveaway: Plan Your Ireland Dream Trip

Giveaway: Plan Your Ireland Dream Trip

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

Dec 6, 2011

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From Trad to Jazz in Dublin

From Trad to Jazz in Dublin

The Local Way Dublin—from Trad to Jazz from RPP PRODUCTIONS on...

Dec 5, 2011

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Worth Their Salt: Ireland’s Saltee Islands

Worth Their Salt:  Ireland’s Saltee Islands

We’re heading to the Saltee Islands on the advice of my mother. I’m home...

Dec 3, 2011

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Win Two Nights in an Irish B&B… and Hel...

Win Two Nights in an Irish B&B… and Help a Great Cause

Every year, the travel blog community unites to support...

Nov 29, 2011

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Christmas Market at Dublin’s Christ Church C...

Christmas Market at Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral

Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral boasts one of the most unique Christmas...

Nov 26, 2011

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A Delightful Chat About Ireland’s Ring of Ke...

A Delightful Chat About Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

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

Nov 24, 2011

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Ten Websites We’re Thankful For…

Ten Websites We’re Thankful For…

It’s Thanksgiving in the US, and we picked ten sites for which...

Nov 24, 2011

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Recommend Your Favorite Irish and Celtic Gifts

Recommend Your Favorite Irish and Celtic Gifts

We’re working on our Irish and Celtic Holiday Gift Guide, and we’d...

Nov 24, 2011

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It’s Time for Some Irish Secret Santa Gift-G...

It’s Time for Some Irish Secret Santa Gift-Giving Fun

It’s Secret Santa time here at the Irish Fireside. Every year, a...

Nov 22, 2011

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Sweet Irish History

Sweet Irish History

The Tale of the Irish Bees The history of beekeeping is a long one in most...

Nov 15, 2011

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Food and Phantoms in Kilkenny

Food and Phantoms in Kilkenny

Tourists flock to Kilkenny in their droves all year round, drawn to the...

Nov 14, 2011

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Titanic History in Tennessee

Titanic History in Tennessee

While we’re very interested in visiting multi-million pound Titanic...

Nov 11, 2011

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Cliffs of Moher Missing from 7 New Wonders List

Cliffs of Moher Missing from 7 New Wonders List

An unexpected early announcement by the New 7 Wonders Foundation of the top...

Nov 10, 2011

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Starlings Over Lough Derg

Starlings Over Lough Derg

Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo. A chance encounter and shared...

Nov 8, 2011

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Sharing Stories from Donegal

Sharing Stories from Donegal

To tell the story of his grandfather’s life, Daniel McGarrigle turned...

Nov 7, 2011

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It’s a Bag… It’s a Coat… I...

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

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

Nov 5, 2011

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Harry Clarke: Genius in Color and Light

Harry Clarke: Genius in Color and Light

Ireland’s Harry Clarke created masterpieces of stained glass. Although...

Oct 31, 2011

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What’s Your Favorite Spooky Destination in I...

What’s Your Favorite Spooky Destination in Ireland?

Go on, don’t be afraid… you can tell us. What’s your...

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...

Oct 29, 2011

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A Traditional Treat Served Warm For Halloween

A Traditional Treat Served Warm For Halloween

Submitted by Kat Behling A traditional Halloween treat is the Barmbrack Cake...

Oct 28, 2011

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A Spooky Occurrence in Kilkenny

A Spooky Occurrence in Kilkenny

Claire Nolan is the author of a novel called The Stone, Alice Kytler, the last...

Oct 27, 2011

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Halloween Finds Its Roots in Irish Folklore

Halloween Finds Its Roots in Irish Folklore

Submitted by Kat Behling Each November 1st, a decrepit old woman with an iron...