My girlfriend Moira didn’t pay attention to the sign “Private: Keep Out,” when she sped through the back gates of Slane Castle in Ireland. “Listen, Teresa, you’re only here for a few more days, this is the best way to see the castle,” she said. “What, by breaking and entering?” I asked. “Yeah, something like…
Ireland has long been on my list of places I really want to visit – probably due to my love for Lucky Charms. Now it looks like I might actually have a shot at going while still being able to afford the plane fare home, with Tourism Ireland‘s 2009 Ireland at a Glimpse Pocketbook. This…
The aerobically fit folks over at Bike Riders have some great trips planned for those of you who like to get around on two wheels. How about cycling and eating your way through Umbria, Italy? Or seeing the ruins and castles of the Irish countryside by bike? They even have tours to places as far-flung…
I know you’re first thought is “Pardon me?” Ireland’s coffee is a well-kept secret. The locals say “If you haven’t tasted an Irish coffee in Ireland, you haven’t tasted any Irish coffee.” A tea drinker for over a decade, I’ve recently become fond of coffee (though it hasn’t replaced my morning cuppa), so this is…
After reviewing almost 10,000 entries, Tourism Ireland chose three winners of their “Your Very Own Ireland Podcast Contest.” The winners were chosen to spend a week roaming about Ireland with a guest and to report back on whatever sparked their interest, free of supervision or direction. Of course, Tourism Ireland did provide them with…