Are you a nature lover looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Then Sherkin Island off the coast of West Cork may be the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. Visiting an Irish island can be a truly memorable experience, especially when the sun shines. Ireland is an […]
The West Cork Coastline
The coastline of County Cork is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, and the scenery found in West Cork is simply breathtaking. The ocean vistas with mountainous peninsulas jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, are awe inspiring and have to be seen to be believed. Today I have a little video treat for you. Here’s […]
Photos of Ireland Featuring Counties Kerry, Cork and Donegal.
Ireland is a spectacular subject for photographs. Mother Ireland can look amazing for professional and amateur photographers alike. Many of you have journeyed to my homeland to personally witness the majesty of her scenery, and along your merry way, you’ve snapped some incredible shots of sites and sights found all around the Emerald Isle. Today […]
Barley Cove Beach, West Cork
Barley Cove is one of Ireland’s most spectacular beaches and is found along the Wild Atlantic Way. One of my childhood stomping grounds, I spent many a summer’s day building sandcastles on this stunning strand. I think we all have places that haunt our memories, and Barley Cove is one such place for me. […]
Monthly Update From Anne Driscoll
It’s time for our monthly update from Anne Driscoll, an American living in Ireland, who shares her Irish adventures and insights into what it means to be Irish, and to become Irish. And so, without further ado, let me hand you over to Anne….. Introducing Ireland To Friends: It’s exactly three years and eight months […]
How to Tour Ireland Your Own Way
One of the reasons why travelers dislike travel packages is they find them restrictive and inflexible. Packaged trips don’t really give you a say on the itineraries, accommodation, restaurants, or stops along the way. The only real advantage of these packages is they take you from point A to point B, without you having to […]
Sea Stack Ascents Off The West Coast Of Ireland
Join me on a journey today to some of Ireland’s most isolated places. Since 2007 Iain Miller and his friends have been exploring and climbing sea stacks found dotted around the coastline of Ireland. Their favorite climbs lie along the spectacular coasts of counties Donegal and Mayo. And you all know how much I love […]
Introducing “Fields of Rye” By Des Garvin
County Mayo is the setting for Des Garvin’s new book, Fields of Rye, based on the folklore and genealogy of Shrataggle and its surrounding villages. Two hundred years of family histories are shared, including stories of the two prominent families in the area, the Garvins and the O’Malleys. Other family names from the area include the O’Tooles, […]
Lovely Leitrim
County Leitrim offers lush landscapes with magnificent mountains overlooking tranquil lakes. This Irish county may not be on many tourists’ radars, but trust me the scenery in Leitrim is simply spectacular. And so today, I continue our alphabetical, photographic tour of the Emerald Isle with a stop in Lovely Leitrim. Image Credit Don’t think I’m […]
Donegal Airport – Voted One Of The World’s Most Scenic Airports 2016
Did you know Donegal Airport was voted one of the world’s most scenic airport landings in an annual poll of global travellers and travel industry experts conducted by PrivateFly? This is high praise indeed for a small airport etched into the coastline of Ireland’s most northerly county. Image Credit Recently, I received a complimentary copy of […]
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