I’m very excited to announce details of my brand new website, the Ireland Move Club. The website was created to help people who are moving to Ireland, either for the first time, or those returning home, and is also a place for people who dream about moving to Ireland to meet and connect. The Ireland Move Club is a social ... Read More »
Blogs
The 10 most viewed posts on GotIreland.com in 2013
With the end of 2013 in sight I wanted to take a minute to share with you some of the most read content on the site over the past 12 months. Some of this stuff get’s a little lost as the website grows, but it’s worth digging out once in a while, and sharing it with new visitors to the ... Read More »
‘Got Ireland’ a finalist in the 2013 Irish Blog Awards
Just when I could do with a little bit of a boost… GotIreland.com has made the Finalist List for the 2013 Irish Blog Awards! I’m very thrilled, and humbled, that my blog has been nominated, and of course I’m looking forward to seeing who wins the category. There’s some great folks in there with me, the likes of Corey and ... Read More »
Spotlight on Irish talent – can you help?
Spotlight on Irish Talent I have decided to create a new category on the blog, entitled Spotlight on Irish Talent, where I will have the opportunity to bring to you the work of some of Ireland’s most talented people. I’m thinking this will initially start out with writers, artists, musicians, bloggers, photographers etc, but hopefully will evolve to include a ... Read More »
Listen Up. 10 Great Podcasts for Learning About Irish History, Culture and Tourism
The digital age has given us a whole set of new resources to learn about Irish culture, history, and travel, and the portability of the audio podcast lets us continue our research while driving the car, working out at the gym, cooking dinner, and walking the dog. Now, wherever our smartphones or media players go, we can get a bit ... Read More »
Would You Marry A Farmer? Confessions of an Irish Farmerette
When Lorna Sixsmith, aka Irish Farmerette, decided on a whim to write a blog post entitled ‘Advice to those considering marrying a farmer’ almost a year ago, she had no idea that it would reach over 50,000 views and form the inspiration for her upcoming book. The blog post was shared and laughed at as farmers (men and women) all ... Read More »
The Secret Life of Inishmaan By Sophie Moss
The Secret Life of Inishmaan By Sophie Moss Author of the Seal Island Trilogy “Don’t go to Inishmaan,” a pink-cheeked Irishman warned early Sunday morning outside the ticket booth in Galway. “There’s nothin’ to do there.” Twenty minutes later, bumping over the hillsides of Connemara in a bus, a Dubliner asked, “Why are you goin’ to Inishmaan? “There’s nothin’ ... Read More »
Podcasts.ie ~ Bringing voices from Ireland to the world
Press Release Podcasts.ie ~ Bringing voices from Ireland to the world. Lovers of Irish Literature, Music, Culture, Heritage and the Arts might like to know about a podcasting website developed by a Sligo based media company. Podcasts.ie ~ Voices from Ireland, is a website delivering high quality free audio content from Irish writers of poetry, prose and song as well ... Read More »
Viking Re-enactments in Ireland
After sharing my recent post about Ben Bulben on Twitter, I got some replies back from people with pictures and stories of their own visit to Ben Bulben. One of those replies was from Anne, who authors a new blog I recently stumbled on. Anne’s blog, Viking Lady Aine, is pretty unique. Well at least it’s a first for me. ... Read More »
Ten Of The Best Posts From Other Irish Culture Blogs In 2012
Irish Culture Blogs It’s been a great year in the Irish culture blogging world. I, for one, have been enjoying all the wonderful Irish content that my blogging buddies from around the web have been churning out for us. Below, you’ll find a few of my favorite posts from those Irish Culture Blogs. I hope you enjoy them, and I’m ... Read More »