Discover Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
The Dingle Peninsula is a 40-mile finger of land jutting into the Atlantic from Ireland’s southwestern shore, as far west as the mainland goes. The next parish, as the local folks say, is Boston. The...
View ArticleEnjoy the Nightlife and More in Kilkenny, Ireland
The small city of Kilkenny is known for its eponymous castle and preservation of its medieval history, but this Irish destination also offers lively nightlife and great shopping. The town is a popular...
View ArticleIreland’s Magical Giant’s Causeway
It seems impossible that such a tiny island can have so much to offer the traveller and tourist, but everyone heading for Ireland must understand that you can never go just once. If this is your first...
View ArticleIreland’s Wonderful West Coast
One of the popular travel routes people take when going to Ireland is up the west coast – starting from Cork and heading north through the Dingle Peninsula – to Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher, and...
View ArticleLiving Truly Green in Dublin, Ireland
The term Eco-friendly and being green may be new to the travel world, but Ireland has a long history of sustainable, nature based and culturally sensitive travel choices. If you are looking for...
View ArticleThe Joys and History of Irish Beer
Discussions of Irish beer usually begin and end with one word: Guinness. There is no doubt that Arthur Guiness’ great creation is the most famous beer in the world, let alone in Ireland. But there is...
View ArticleAncient Limerick: a Slice of Irish Legend
Limerick ….however you define it – take your pick! Whether it be the witty, sometimes naughty rhyme or the dashing cultural / commercial center on the River Shannon; just the name “Limerick” will...
View ArticleMust-See Sights for A Weekend in Dublin
When you truly love a city, one of the hardest questions to answer is: what are the must-see sights? My answer often depends on my mood and the person asking. There’s climbing to the top of the Sugar...
View ArticleThe Belfast Murals: Portrait of a City Divided
Northern Ireland is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful places. Blessed with a stunning coastline and a culture continually voted one of ‘the world’s friendliest’, this small country (of only...
View ArticleHow Would You Like Your Shamrock? Ask the Ravenous Traveler
“How would you like your shamrock,” asked the bartender. It was my first trip to Ireland. I’d ordered a Guinness; I was seventeen; and I had no idea what he was talking about—confused as much by his...
View ArticleEnjoy Peaceful Belfast in Northern Ireland
Years ago, sipping on a pint of Guinness in Belfast’s historic Crown Bar would have qualified as high-risk adventure travel. The pub, owned by the National Trust that manages the UK’s most important...
View ArticleBest Things to Do in Sligo, Ireland
Sligo is one of the lesser-known areas of Ireland. And yet, for those who do make it to this northern region, they will find themselves greeted with some of the best sites and best activities in all of...
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