One of Limerick County’s best kept secrets is Lough Gur, described by many locals to be a “mystical lake,” with a possible magic world underneath its subtle waves. While not on the list of many tourist lists, Lough Gur has a rich collection of Irish history like Neolithic ruins, man made islands, castles and even […]
Here’s How to Vacation in Ireland
If it’s your first time in Ireland, you may be a little lost about what to see and do. Luckily, Rick Steves has all the information you need. All the hot places in Ireland, from its busy city streets to its silent country land, are briefly described on the page. Once you know where to […]
World’s 5 Weirdest Irish Bars
In America, people often roll their eyes at “another Irish bar,” but these five bars in the states are making names for themselves as some of the most unique places to get a high pint of Guinness. Some get recognition from their employee uniforms, like a place where the servers are sexy Catholic schoolgirls. Others, […]
Law and Order Ancient Irish Style
Paradoxically, the stereotypical Irish-American occupation has long been police officer, but in Ireland, the concept of police came from outside. Once upon a time, Ireland ran quite smoothly and relatively peacefully without a single police officer. Between the time of the Druids and imposition of British Common Law, Ireland followed its own unique system of […]
Irish baby names: What’s Most Popular?
Looking to name a baby, or have a friend whose struggling? Find out the top names, for boys and girls alike, in Ireland. For all the talk that new parents are naming their kids inexplicably strange names, it appears the Irish have decided to keep it simple. And the Irish language has some household names […]
County Galway Bucket List
If Galway be your choice for a trip away from normal life, there are a few things you MUST do while there. We all have bucket lists of things we want to do before we go, and they only make there for special weekends. This Galway bucket list will lead you through the best parts […]
From Rays of Sunshine
It’s late spring, early summer. It’s a time where we catch plenty more of the sun’s rays than any other time of the year. We spend more time outdoors planting gardens, exercising or even working. So what do we get from our sun’s rays in return? Plenty. We get tanner skin, blonder hair, and for […]
Sligo Adventures | Surf Climb Hike and Bike
Surfers and hikers alike need to visit the wonderful land of Silgo (Yeat’s County) on the West coast. Right along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, there are places for beginning surfers and for those who take more risks. But Silgo is not just for water lovers, but for those who like to take on the […]
Top US Celtic Festivals
Are you in America but find your heart in Ireland? Luckily, the states have events for those truly green at heart. From the the West Coast city of Monterey, CA where you can chow haggis and watch hammer tosses all the way to Lincoln, NH where the tunes of 30 pipe bands come to play […]
Game of Thrones star pays tribute to ‘lucky Ireland’
Game of Thrones star Iain Glen recently sited one nation as his lucky place: Ireland. The Scottish born actor spoke about his Irish adoration with On Magazine calling the Emerald Isle “incredibly lucky.” Aside from his two films, Song For Raggy Boy and Small Engine Repair, Glen also filmed Jack Taylor, a story that follows […]