Use my recent private tour as inspiration for your own Ireland itinerary. Friends & Family Tour through the ‘Heart of Ireland' – see the itinerary Traveling in Ireland Podcast episode 234 The post Ireland Itinerary Inspiration: The Heart of Ireland appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.저자 Ireland Family Vacations

Is corned beef Irish? Many people will tell you that it isn't – and that was the story I had heard as well. But according to a thesis written in 2011 by Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire from the Technological University Dublin and Pádraic Óg Gallagher, owner of Gallagher's Boxty House, corned beef does have a... The post A (Brief) History of Corned Beef in …

Learn Dublin's history through famous songs! In this podcast Jody chats with Fiona Dalton about her musical history tour of Dublin. Dalton's Musical History Tour of Dublin This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Fiona Dalton, the founder of Dalton's Musical History Tours. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can... The post Musi…

Ireland's history is rich and complex, with the Great Famine being one of the most significant events. The Irish Famine, known as an Gorta Mór, the Great Hunger, in Ireland, changed not only Irish history but, arguably, the history and future of countries across the globe as over one million people died from hunger and other... The post The Nationa…

Do you qualify to apply for Irish Citizenship? Maybe. Even if you were not born in Ireland, and your parents were not born in Ireland, you might be able to apply for Irish Citizenship if one of your grandparents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland. It's called Irish Citzenship through birth or descent. Explore this topic in a quick Ireland…

This is a unique, virtual tour of the famous, EPIC Irish Emigration museum in Dublin, Ireland. As the world's first full interactive digital museum, this is an impressive stop on it's own. But, with 70 million people worldwide claiming Irish heritage it is also a beacon from a homeland with a rich tapestry of stories to share. EPIC is the story if …

The Ireland of the travel ads, with people absorbed in Celtic history yet enjoying the end of the day with a pint of Guinness in a pub is real... but it's not all of Ireland. For those who appreciate and enjoy being in nature with authentic connection experiences, there is more. There are trails to walk, mountains to hike, bike trails to ride, and …

Do you ever join bike tours or rent a bike to get around when you are on your vacation? We do! And here's a virtual experience piece and advice for renting a bike and cycling in Killarney National Park in Ireland. You'll learn about the two most popular biking routes in Killarney National Park (paired with map images below) and can then imagine you…

Meet the Mitchell family from Chatanooga, Tennessee who has made a priority the past two years to explore the world together and seems to be having a great time doing so. During their kids' teenage years, the Mitchell's decided to spend the most of their time together as a family by not going on vacation to the same place twice. That decision led t…

Are you looking for great vacation experiences in Ireland? If yes, then this is an episode for you! We sit down to chat and compare our '3 Best Experiences' from Ireland vacations along with Cindy Loe of the One Perfect Day In Travel (guide books, travel blog and a travel podcast). It was hard to limit to just three experiences, so there are some e…

An interview and live music of Allie Sherlock, the 12 year old talented singer busker from Cork Ireland who seems to be taking the world by storm at the moment. In this podcast episode, you will hear .... the music and voice of this remarkable 12 year old girl. Allie has become somewhat of an internet star after she started singing in public and bu…

So, what’s up with Cork? Is Cork the capital of Ireland? Is it the Rebel County? The Republic of Cork? Why do Cork and Dublin have a rivalry? Should visitors include Cork in their Ireland vacation plans? What is there to do in Cork and why visit? When travel podcast host Laura planned her Ireland vacation, she included Cork but did not have activit…

Local craft breweries are opening up across Ireland, and Cork is no exception. In this episode, hear about three of the largest and most popular craft breweries in the Cork Ireland area, and one that might also be putting out some form of Irish moonshine in the near future? Our Irish storyteller guest today is Debbie B., a Cork native and local who…

The craft beer movement is growing in Ireland, and tourist destination Killarney is not exception. Hear Killarney local Patrick McGrath talk about the craft brewing trend in Ireland, and notable craft breweries around Killarney area. Irish craft breweries mentioned in this episode; Torc Brewing, Killarney Brewing, 9 White Deer, Dingle Brewing Compa…

Guinness, the iconic beer brand of Ireland, faces serious competition as local microbreweries are popping up in Ireland to bring a variety of new craft beers to for locals and tourists to enjoy. Listen to the story of the Lane Café Bar in Killarney Ireland and their bold move to replace the Guinness tap handle with locally brewed Killarney Stout in…

Attention vacation planners! If Ireland is on your vacation list, then check out this episode which describes the top 'must see & do' day tour from Killarney Ireland (spoiler alert, it's the Gap of Dunloe), plus ideas for a recommended 4 day itinerary in Ireland using Killarney as your home base. As a follow to the history and perspective on Killar…

Is Killarney the capital of tourism in Ireland? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself. Either way, Killarney is a pretty cool place to visit according to host Laura from the Amidlife Traveler podcast. In this episode, hear Laura share why she recommends travelers include Killarney if they are planning a trip to Ireland and the three things…

So many Americans today can either relate to, or wonder about, their Irish heritage. What does that mean? Should I go visit and check that out? We're proud of something that we may not even understand. AND.... that goes both ways. The Irish people love it when American's of Irish descent visit Ireland, explore their roots... and just take a moment …

Ireland... the land of storytellers, beauty, charm... and flat out fun. Will you learn everything about Ireland in 10 minutes? No. But will you get a taste of it? Yes. This episode kicks off our Ireland storyteller series, with a short 10 minute preview to the next 25+ episodes in our Ireland series where we will share Ireland travel planning tips …

Is Killarney Ireland haunted? Maybe. Is Ireland full of Celtic history? Definitely. A place rich with myth and legend, Ireland's stories (and ghosts?) continue on through generations. Listen to DB O'Connor (a seanchai -traditional Gaelic for keeper of old lore) as he explains the (original) Killarney Ghost Tour experience. Looking to read the full …