Ireland is not called the Emerald Isle for no reason. The rolling hills and beautiful scenery of green are also full of beautiful golf courses. 350 eighteen hole courses cover the country. While some are hidden in suburbia, others are next to wonderful natural sites. Some of Discovering Ireland’s favorites include Portmarnock Gold Course in […]
Rules of Ireland’s Roads: Give Way to Cows!
If you’re looking for the quintessential Irish experience during your next visit, you may not be able to seek it out yourself. While you choose to pose with a Guinness in a cool dive bar or to hike up the sea cliffs, in Ireland, the cows choose you. It is not uncommon to be winding […]
Dublin: World’s Fifth Friendliest City
Dublin was recently named the fifth nicest city in the world. The accolade was decided by the readers of Conde Nest Traveler, a high end American travel magazine. To welcome the news was Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Niall Gibbons. He said “Again and again, our research shows us that the friendliness of our people is […]
Waist High Snowfall in 822 Led to Irish Famine
In 822, a great winter came to Ireland- a winter so strong and cold it caused a famine according to Francis Ludlow, a Yale Historical Climatologist. Ludlow told Irish State TV RTE that the weather was a major factor in the famine which followed the intense winter. He used information from the medieval history manuscript […]
Beans On Toast – An Easy Lunchtime Staple For Irish Moms
In America, we have PB and J. In Ireland, they have Beans on toast. According to the Irish American mom, this affordable and tasty dish was a staple of her childhood. Some put cheese in between; others put a fried egg oozing over the top. Still some slide a little butter on the bottom of […]
Property for Sale
Ah Ireland. It is beautiful and tranquil. It is filled with so much history that is almost hard not to absorb it all. For those who reside in the Republic, they may be used to their surroundings much like I was accustomed to the French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans from the 1700 and […]
Building Confidence #2—Positive Self-Talk
One pillar of being a successful Irish dancer is confidence and positivity. After quoting Willie Nelson in saying “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you’ll start having positive results,” Irish dance teacher Ariel Bennet give advice on how to build self-confidence. She says the fist step is to recognize you’re having negative thoughts […]
Exploring Fore Abbey: A Little-Known Monastic Ruin
Fore Abbey in Co. Westmeath was founded by St. Fechin around 630. Though most of the ruins visible today are those of the rebuilt Fore Abbey which was done in the 13th and 15th centuries by the Benedictines. In its original glory the grounds had the seven “Wonders of Fore,” which included a monastery in […]
Stone Kilkenny Cottage Available
If you are seeking a different lodging experience for your next trip to Kilkenny, Vibrant Ireland has posted gorgeous pictures of a stone cottage which is now available. While far enough into the country to be relaxing, it is still very close to the city of Kilkenny. The rent per night is 75 euros while […]
Join Me – and Friends – at Milwaukee Irish Fest
If the Irish ways call to you, but your wallet doesn’t feel the same pull there’s another way you can visit Ireland this summer. Instead on flying overseas, hop in your car and get out to Milwaukee’s Irish Fest this August 14-17. The world’s largest Irish festival, it will feature musical acts, cultural displays and […]