The Cork City Gaol – photos and insight into one of Cork’s best visitor attractions
I spent some time in jail recently. That’s right. It was damp and dark, dreary and dull. And, I loved every minute of it! That’s because the time I spent was in the Cork City Gaol, a well preserved old Irish prison.
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Sifting through my memories I found…the Craggaunowen Crannóg, Co. Clare
Take me back to Ireland right now! Over the weekend I had been digging deep in to my childhood memories to remember as much about a school...
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Galway Sea Festival June Bank Holiday Weekend
If you find yourself in Ireland on the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 31st- June 3rd) why not head to Galway, on the west coast where all...
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Along the beautiful Barrow towpath
Do you have a grá (Irish for love!) for the hidden gems of Ireland? Would you like to enjoy nature, scenic beauty, mystery & history, romantic ruins, cozy stone-built buildings, plus a nice cup of coffee & a bite to eat after a gentle bit of exploring? Then Graiguenamanagh & St. Mullins are for you!
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Reading Rick Steves’ Ireland on the Kindle Fire – what I found
I bought my wife a Kindle Fire HD for Christmas, and until now I haven’t had much opportunity to use it. I used it to browse a couple...
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A unique view of the beautiful Aran Islands in video – you’ll fall in love
Ever since Sophie Moss sent me the first draft of her article for how the Aran Islands inspired her to write her 3 part series, I have...
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Irish festivals in May 2013
Back with another choice lineup of Irish festivals for the month of May. Keep in mind these are just a few of the festivals that...
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Hiring a car in Ireland…a must for seeing the country
When my daughter picked us up from the airport in Dublin, speeding off onto the motorways of Ireland, my dad and I were second guessing our...
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Ireland Visitor Discounts – save money on top attractions
Holidaying can be an expensive past-time. Of course you have the credit-card-killers: flights and hotels, but outside of those the...
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Irish festivals in April 2013
Wow! Into April already. Time really does fly. Here’s a variety of Irish festivals I’ve picked out for the month of April that...
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And It’s Straight I Will Repair To the Curragh of Kildare
Often seen by visitors from their train seat or through their car window, Kildare is a county that rewards the visitor who stops and spends...
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Ireland Top 5 golf courses
Although Scotland is more commonly associated with world class golf, Ireland boasts some epic courses of its own and in some quarters it is...
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