Dublin city has a long and chequered history, dating back to the Viking Settlement at Wood Quay over a thousand years ago. In 2016, the city is reflecting on one hundred years since the Easter Rising. The Rising was led by seven men, aided by a small army of volunteers, with the aim of ending British rule in Ireland and ... Read More »
I have never been what you could call ‘outdoorsy’. When I was growing up, I was obsessed with Barbies. The thoughts of climbing a tree or even going for a walk in the woods was enough to have me scrunch up my nose in derision. In 2013, when my sister and her family were visiting from England, I was invited ... Read More »
More than a decade ago, I left my hometown of Bray to study abroad for a year in Germany. It was a somewhat terrifying prospect for a 19-year-old who had never lived away from home. As it turned out, it was one of the best years of my life, where I made some amazing friends and had the opportunity to ... Read More »
Getting all geared up for your first diving adventure is definitely exhilarating, but it can also be incredibly frustrating and nerve-wracking, especially when you’re trying to figure out just what it is you need to bring with you. Having the right gear with you can make or break your trip—but of course, that’s not something you want to worry about! ... Read More »
There is something about finally booking a flight to Ireland that makes it feel real, like I am actually going instead of just dreaming. While it is likely that I’ve been planning the trip for a while, when I get those plane tickets, I get so excited—like can’t-sleep-start-the-count-down-can-we-go-tomorrow excited. But before we buy those tickets, I need to know which ... Read More »
As you might know GotIreland.com is an Amazon.com affiliate partner. Amazon provides a great way for bloggers to promote their products and earn a small kickback in the process. Over the last few years, I’ve recommended a number of travel books and other Irish-related products that people travelling to Ireland might want to check out. Amazon have an expansive collection ... Read More »
Most archaeologists agree that people have lived amongst the Emerald Isle for more than 9,000 years, which means Ireland is absolutely bursting with cultural history valuable to all of humankind. Perhaps that is why UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) has seen fit to award the coveted designation of World Heritage Site to no fewer than three distinct ... Read More »
I’ve been spending a lot of Saturday afternoons in Kinsale lately. The weather has been great, and the town is slowly starting to build up it’s tourist season buzz. A advert in the town caught my eye last week, one which I thought would be good to share here on the site. It’s the Kinsale Good Food Circle restaurant listing. ... Read More »
Guest article by Claire Fullerton Once upon a time, I spent a year living on the western coast of Ireland, in an area of Connemara called Inverin, which is thirteen miles up the coast road from Galway City. Last October, I had good cause to return for nine days, and had invited a childhood friend to accompany me sans husbands, ... Read More »
Cork county was blessed with bright blue skies, and beautiful sunshine this weekend. I took advantage of it by getting out and about both days. On Saturday, I headed for the Clonakilty Model Railway Village. Here’s some photos from an earlier trip. And today, I took myself and my boys to the beach We spent 3 hours enjoying the sun ... Read More »
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