February 23rd, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Culture
Tweet “When I die Dublin will be written in my heart.” – James Joyce The Irish are notorious writers – writers that have produced some of the most profound and beautiful works of literature, both in the English and Irish languages, and so it is, to me, befitting that Dublin finally holds a title for [...]
February 16th, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in City
Tweet UPDATE: Check out our 2012 Guide to Planning for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s that time of year again. Dare I say it? St. Patrick’s Day. Yep. The St. Patrick’s Festival is right around the corner – just over a month away. It’s at this time of year, every year, that Ireland is positively overflowing [...]
February 12th, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Craic
Tweet It’s that time of year again when everyone goes all lovey dovey (or gets a bit pukey), and if its romance you’re after, there is really no better place than Ireland for a green and red Valetine’s Day. After all, we’re home to a selection of the remains of St. Valentine himself (stored in [...]
February 9th, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Craic
Tweet It was bound to happen and five years ago it did: a Father Ted fan convention. If you’re already lost, you probably don’t care about TedFest… but you should. Why? Well, only because the mid-’90s sit-com around which TedFest is based is widely considered to be the best and most humourous insight into Irish [...]
February 5th, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Trip
Tweet If you are anything like me (or some of my relatives), your first experience driving on Irish roads is a generally hair raising one. Coming from Europe or the U.S., just handling a right-hand steering wheel on the left side of the road can be a challenge, not to mention shifting with the other [...]
February 4th, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Culture
Tweet If you’re planning a trip to or around Ireland (or maybe just dreaming about one), one of the first things you’ll likely hope to experience is one of those elusively magical pub sessions where the music flows as freely as the pints and the craic is on. Ireland’s incredible musical tradition dates all the [...]
February 3rd, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Scenery
Tweet Ireland is one of the most lush, beautiful countries in the world. It’s quiet pace and the warm, friendly manner of the Irish people are sure to draw you in. Whether you are travelling with your family, a solo backpacker or a couple on a romantic getaway, there is no place like Ireland to [...]
