Dublin holds the honour these days, but did you know Kilkenny was once the capital of Ireland? Ok, that was back in the 1600s but, as Alexandra Murphy finds out, the city still retains its medieval magic. Kilkenny is the perfect hybrid of old and new, city and town, culture and clubbing. So when visiting [...]
Before you even consider the January blues, get yourself a ticket to Dublin’s Tradfest (22-27 January) and let the toe-tapping fun begin What better way to survive the Christmas come-down than a festival with a six-day schedule promising over 200 free events and performances by some of the best known faces (and voices) in traditional [...]
We’re taking another tumble down the rabbit hole into Ireland’s rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame. Get ready to meet more of Ireland’s rock gods and the places that shaped them. First stop: East Belfast. Gary Moore A shining light in the world’s rock ‘n’ roll mantle went out last year when legendary axeman Gary [...]
On a bike called the Shamrocket, in a land of the green, and by the cliffs of insanity, Erica Reed spent an unforgettable summer in Ireland. Prepare to get really jealous… Imagine the sound of waves breaking on sheer cliff walls. Picture the base of the cliffs, dark and sharp against the foaming water. See [...]
We Irish love a good game. Just witness our passion for that hold-onto-your-teeth national sport of . In 1921, a stunned Daily Mail reported: The Irish national game is the fastest and probably the most dangerous of sports. It is a combination of hockey, football, golf, baseball, battle and sudden death. And that’s just the [...]
Our favourite guest blogger Gerry Britt educates us on the deliberations and subtleties of packing for a trip to Ireland. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Emerald Isle three times in the last four years. I’m returning in August to spend time with American ex-pat old friends, new Irish cousins, and the remaining 17 [...]
In nine months and 39,000 nautical miles, the crews of the Volvo Ocean Race will have met gale-force winds, treacherous seas and sleep deprivation. After completing this ‘Everest of Sailing’, we can all agree that they deserve a party. Lucky that knows just what to do. Ireland’s button-cute bastion of the wild west will welcome the race [...]
Behind every song or poem is a good story, place or character. And wouldn’t you know some of the most interesting have been inspired by Ireland in some big, small or touching way. From Johnny Cash to James Joyce, artists, musicians and poets taken pen to paper and finger to cord in honour of Ireland. [...]
Pinterest’s new competition is asking users to vote for what the most beautiful country in the world is. Naturally, our ears pricked up. You can vote on Twitter or Pinterest for your favorite country [cough Ireland!], and share the reason. Ireland is currently ranking at 13th… so please vote for us! There is a snazzy [...]
You’ve seen the videos: the monstrous Atlantic rollers that lash the Sligo and Donegal coast are some of the biggest in the world, and attract some of the best riders in the world to tame them. But what if you don’t have a trophy cabinet of little golden surfboards, or have never even stood on [...]
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