Driving in Ireland – The Roadtrip of a Lifetime

Jan 12, 2012 27 Comments by

They told her it couldn’t be done: driving from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, then to Galway and Donegal and back to Dublin. All in one weekend. And on the wrong side of the road. Seattle student Caitlyn Johnson recounts her roadtrip of a lifetime around Ireland… It began, in our minds at least, [...]

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Avoiding the PITS* – A Handy Guide to Avoiding the Blues after the Green

Nov 09, 2011 18 Comments

Okay, so you’ve just returned from your dream holiday in Ireland. The flight was long, you’ve wrestled the luggage in (including the bag purchased on the last day to hold all the sweaters), tossed your carry-on on the kitchen chair, and flopped down in the living room, contemplating unpacking. “What a trip!” you think, followed [...]

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Highways to Heaven: Ireland’s Most Scenic Drives

Aug 03, 2011 18 Comments

‘Go where Ireland takes you’ we’re always telling you. Well today, we’re giving you hints, especially for those who’ll drive where Ireland takes them. Promise to keep your eyes on the road as guest blogger Fiona Hilliard reveals four of the most scenic drives in Ireland.  The Burren, County Clare In a quiet, unassuming corner [...]

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