It's our second night in Lahinch. Our day began calm – and even a bit sunny – but now the rain is coming down in buckets, the wind is whistling, and the waves are beating the rocks on the beach below. In other words, it was a perfect Irish day. Victorian Village of Kilkee, County...

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I am writing this from a lovely seaside apartment in Lahinch, County Clare, just south of the Cliffs of Moher. Lahinch is known for its golf links, a very nice beach, and surfing. Today we spent a few hours at the Aillwee Burren Experience. Originally known as Aillwee Cave, this Burren attraction opened in 1976...

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Hello from Dublin! We arrived just before 5:30 this morning (after a 5:30 am wakeup in the Midwestern US yesterday) and hit the ground running. After picking up our car at the airport we drove directly to the Grand Hotel in Malahide. And, while we couldn't check in, they were gracious and let us use...

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I'm heading back to Ireland tomorrow with my eldest daughter! Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 199 Highlights of the trip Much like I did last fall I'll be recording daily (as often as possible) and sharing the day's experiences and, hopefully, a few short chats with the people we meet along the way. I hope...

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Experiential travel in Ireland: from craft workshops & cookery schools to farm experiences & food tours, immerse yourself in Irish culture.

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I've been bombarded with questions about why I love Ireland so much and how this whole adventure started. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's dive into the backstory together!

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Ireland is a country known for stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The abundant rainfall that contributes to the country's '40 shades of green' is also at least partially responsible for the lush gardens you'll find across the country. While the majority of public gardens seem to be concentrated in the ‘sunny southeast', you can easily...

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Wondering about the best places to visit in Ireland in 2024? And, if you are planning on visiting one of these tops spots, you've probably wondered if there are any secrets to having an amazing visit – and maybe avoiding the crowds (as much as possible). The answers to your questions are below – based...

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County Cavan is a place that many tourists miss or pass through as they make their way across the northern half of Ireland. Located on the border of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland halfway between Dublin and Sligo, Cavan (Irish for ‘the hollow') is an outdoor retreat, an area of lakes and open...

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Round towers are an -almost- uniquely Irish structure. (Only 3 ancient round towers exist outside of Ireland.) In Irish they are called cloitheach (cloy- cach), meaning bell house, and were probably built between the 9th and 12th centuries. This article is also available as a podcast. To listen please scroll to the player at the...

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