Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
Normally, water is indeed everywhere in Ireland. It rains so much we have developed a wide range of terminology to describe it from a ‘soft day’ to ‘bucketing’. But this summer, Ireland is actually facing a drought. Farmers are worried, lawns are yellow and inland waterways are low. So the beach is the place to […]
Some traits are more common among the Irish. The ability to turn an ordinary event into a great story. Hospitality. The musical talent to sing a ballad so it grabs your heart. Insults so subtle and witty the insulted person needs a few days to discover the slight in the words. And celiac disease, a […]
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and her husband Prince Harry are getting the royal treatment for their visit to Dublin this week. Markle, who arrived wearing a simple but stunning dark green dress from Givenchy, is living every Irish American’s dream. She is being presented with details of her Irish roots and visiting some of […]
Old Irish cottages are popular vacation rentals. Spending a week in one leaves you with amazing memories and perhaps a dream to retire and renovate one to live in. But what is really involved? How much can you modernize an old Irish cottage without robbing it of its charm? Which details are critical and what […]
Annie Moore entered the history books as the first immigrant to the USA processed at Ellis Island when the center opened on New Year’s Day, 1892. It’s unclear exactly how she came to be first off the boat, but one credible theory is that the ship’s captain called out ‘women and children first’ and other […]
A wedding is a time when we tend to embrace tradition, but what we think of as Irish wedding traditions aren’t the oldest approach to marriage on this island. The Claddagh ring has a very romantic backstory and beautiful symbolism, which make it a lovely choice for an Irish wedding ring. Horseshoes, wedding bells and […]
Irish public transportation can be frustrating and disappointing for visitors because it is so limited. Driving can be equally intimidating for those accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, although mercifully sat-navs have made it easier to actually find your way from one village to another despite the absence of clear signage. […]
After a winter that felt endless at times, summer has arrived in Ireland with flying colors. The temperature is up, and nature is ablaze with beauty. The rolling green fields are dotted with vibrant wildflowers, and you’ll find nature’s more shy beauties in the hedgerows, forests and sky. Summer is when Ireland dons the whole […]
Ireland has a plethora of charming B&Bs, elegant hotels, delightful vacation cottages and chilled out youth hostels. But what if a tent is more your thing? Yes, Irish people do go camping. But no, it is not quite like camping in North America. If you really want to get in touch with your roots among […]
What do you love to do at the beach? Play in the waves? Lounge on the sand? Explore the tidepools and look for sea creatures? On an island, it might feel like a real challenge to pick a favorite beach. But it depends on what you love in a beach. Ireland’s beaches range from family-friendly, […]
