Our final day in Ireland was a long one… After a walk into Killarney National Park to visit Muckross Abbey (it had finally stopped raining!) we drove to County Kildare and our final accommodation at Carton House. Muckross Abbey in Killarney National Park It's about a 1km walk from the closest car park to Muckross...

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This morning did not produce those amazing Ring of Kerry views… In fact, the fog was so thick in places that there were no views at all. But it didn't ruin our day! We had an amazing soak in old Jameson barrels at Sneem Seaweed Baths. This article is also available as a podcast. To...

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Highlights along the Wild Atlantic Way between Lahinch, County Clare and Sneem, County Kerry. Vandeleur Walled Garden Located in Kilrush, not far from the Shannon Ferry. Lovely walled garden and tasty cafe. Find more enchanting Irish gardens! Carrigafoyle Castle Built in the 1490s by the O'Connor Kerry. Managed by the OPW and open from May...

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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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