Archive for
February, 2010
February 25th, 2010 | by
Bill Lehane | published in
Craic
UPDATE: Check out our 2012 Guide to Planning for St. Patrick’s Day. As everyone knows, the feast day of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, is also a day when all things Irish are celebrated the world over. To that end, IrishJaunt has rounded up some of the stranger spots where you may be surprised to [...]
February 22nd, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Scenery
In Ireland’s far west lies ruggedly beautiful Connemara, a place where barren purple hills rise out of the sea and unruly tufts of wild grass meet the road in wayward undulations.
February 19th, 2010 | by
Bill Lehane | published in
Trip
When visiting Ireland, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is how to get from the airport to your hotel or hostel. Here’s IrishJaunt’s no-nonsense guide to getting to and from Ireland’s airports.
February 11th, 2010 | by
Bill Lehane | published in
Photos, Taste
Cork is a good city to visit when it comes to going out for a drink or two. To that end, here’s IrishJaunt’s ten-step guide to the best bars in Cork City – everything from old man pubs to gastropubs to nightclubs.
February 10th, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Craic
Related posts: Valentine’s Day 2011 in Ireland. Certain elements of Ireland’s identity and history play to romance. The wet, cobblestone streets, mythic love triangles and a sense of piety have always brought out a delight in love stories and the feeling that Ireland is a place for lovers. And reading the lyrical lines of a [...]
February 8th, 2010 | by
Bill Lehane | published in
Craic
The Dublin Rock ‘n’ Roll Bus Tour, operating since 2008, is one of the best ways to get a sense of the musical hum of the city.
February 5th, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Trip
Flying can be expensive, but add on the cost of a rental car and you often haven’t got anything left to eat on during your next trip to Ireland. That’s why I am digging Aer Lingus’s Fly & Drive package deal
February 3rd, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Craic
Each February, Ireland zooms to life at the Galway International Rally, the first major annual motorsport event in the country.
February 3rd, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Scenery
Walking down Curracloe Beach – a remote strip of Irish Sea coast northeast of the town of Wexford – is like reaching the world’s end. Time seems to stop. The wind blows. Tufts of grass sway and swish. Sand whips under your feet like invisible waves.
February 3rd, 2010 | by
Megan Eaves | published in
Culture
The 2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival kicks off February 18, running for 11 days and showing some of the finest in Irish and international film.