Carlingford: the prettiest village in Ireland’s Ancient East
Nestled on the east coast of its eponymous lough, Carlingford is a small town with big charm right along the…
How to drink Guinness like the Irish
“Drink Guinness” is never something you’ll see on top of my to-do list. It really isn’t my favorite sport. I’ll…
Ireland’s most visited attraction – the Cliffs of Moher
As it usually is along the coast, the wind was bitterly cold on the Cliffs of Moher in Western Ireland….
Ireland’s Ancient East: Why You Should Go And What You Can’t Miss
Historic Drogheda If you’ve been thinking about travelling to Ireland, surely you’ve considered the classics: the Cliffs of Moher, the…
Visiting the Aran Islands – the cradle of Irish culture
Think of a remote island. Isolated. Rugged. Untouched. Got it? Now, make that even more remote. THAT’s the Aran Islands….
Northern Ireland’s Troubles Murals – In Photos
It’s hard to believe that it was only a few years ago. And perhaps even harder to believe that despite…
Mingling With Giants At The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland
The Giant’s Causeway was something I had always seen on desktop wallpapers, or in one of the BBC famous travel…
Getting The Gift Of The Gab at Blarney Castle
I was always intrigued by the famous, mysterious stone of eloquence at Blarney Castle. Not that I need an additional…
The Rugged Dingle Peninsula – In Photos
Roadtripping in Ireland was a life-long dream. For some reason (perhaps because half my family has bright ginger hair, perhaps…
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Dangling 30 Meters Over The Sea
As I mentioned before, Ireland is notorious for its unpredictable weather. In fact, it’s highly recommend that you carry, at…
Does Ireland Live Up To Its Most Famous Clichés? Yes, It Does
It seems like Ireland’s reputation follows her everywhere, and even precedes her most of the time. As they say, “where…