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Saint Patrick’s Saul

11. March 2012

Saul is not much of a town. In fact it is a townland, just outside Downpatrick in County Down, a few scattered houses and farms, narrow roads. Just why should … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

The Hill, the Saint, the Fire

10. March 2012

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The Hill of Slane in County Meath is one of the places with a strong connection to Saint Patrick, yet it is rarely visited by tourists. Why? Maybe because it is slightly out of the way (and not that easy to find), maybe because its significance is eclipsed by better known attractions nearby, maybe because [...]

Wales Bags Early Triple Crown in Six Nations

28. February 2012

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The third round of the Six Nations rugby tournament (or maybe that should be the second-and-two-thirds round) ended with Wales bagging an early Triple Crown after beating Ireland, Scotland and England. The Welsh are also at the head of the table all over – but second-place France has one game less played. … Read Full [...]

Six Nations Update – France vs. Ireland Postponed

27. February 2012

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After the second round of matches in the Six Nations rugby tournament, Wales now tops the table. Ireland’s game against France in Paris was, however, a non-starter – the match was cancelled due to weather conditions. Much to the disappointment of fans who were told of the cancellation minutes after the match should have started [...]

Ireland’s National Parks

26. February 2012

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There are six National Parks in Ireland – from the oldest in Killarney to the northernmost in Glenveigh, from the Wicklow Mountains to the Mayo boglands. The term “National Park” denotes areas of special interest or exceptional beauty. All of which are free to visit and easily accessible … View full post on About.com Ireland [...]

The Burren National Park

25. February 2012

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The Burren National Park in County Clare is Ireland’s most desolate National Park, often described as a “moonscape”. The word Irish word “boíreann” means “a rocky place” (and there are several areas colled “burren” all over Ireland). How well this name fits the Burren National Park is evident – the lack of soil cover and [...]

Killarney National Park in County Kerry

24. February 2012

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Killarney National Park is found right next to the town of Killarney in County Kerry, an expanse of rugged and mountainous country that is easily accessible, yet challenging. Just below the peaks of the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range, and around the tranquil the Lakes of Killarney. … Read Full Post View full post [...]

Six Nations – France in Lead

7. February 2012

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After the first round of matches in the Six Nations rugby tournament, France tops the table (mainly due to a massive win over Italy). At the same time, Ireland’s hopes for a Grand Slam or a Triple Crown are already in tatters … though they might still win the tournament. Here are the results: … [...]

Fastnet Line Sinks

5. February 2012

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Fastnet Line, a.k.a. “The People’s Ferry”, has terminated operations. The sole ship “Julia” was already berthed for the winter in Cork, now it looks as if its revenue-earning days with Fastnet Line are over for good. After court wrangles and severe commercial problems the whole operation has ended after less than two years service. While [...]

Hungarian Airline Malev Grounded

4. February 2012

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After a commercial downturn heading straight for a crash, Hungarian flag carrier Malev has today decided to ground its fleet and suspend operations. Malev lost nearly ninety million Euros in … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Get Your Kicks with the Six Nations

3. February 2012

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It is that time of the year again … the Six Nations kick off. Roaring men in shorts battle it out on the field, spurred along by roaring fans in warm clothing. It is rugby at its best. Well, most of the time. Will Ireland win a Grand Slam and a Triple Crown again? Will [...]

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire?

2. February 2012

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Don’t you just love it when a plan goes totally haywire? Well, at least a plan to “seed” a hotel review site deserves to end up as a farce. According to a report in the Irish Times, the Carlton Hotel Group sent an email to management and staff outlining how to … well … be [...]

Dublin’s Chinese New Year Carnival – A Damp Firecracker?

24. January 2012

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For quite some years we attended the Chinese New Year Carnival in Dublin – an all-singing, all-(dragon)-dancing festival in the inner city. Yesterday we took some friends along … and were somehow disappointed. When we attended, the festivities were held in Wolfe Tone Square on the Northside. Now the have relocated to the Southside, just [...]

Get the Right Flight to Ireland

22. January 2012

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Air travel to Ireland … does it still hold surprises? Okay, I would rate myself as a fairly seasoned traveler, but some surprises are still in store on every trip I take. Like a sign I spotted at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport while waiting for check-in. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Still on Show – Dublin’s Turners

21. January 2012

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The Turner watercolours in Dublin’s National Gallery of Ireland get a glimpse of daylight again this January, a time-honoured tradition. So join Dubliners in celebrating the New Year with a visit to the National Gallery’s annual Turner watercolour exhibition. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Still on Show – High Crosses at Collins Barracks

20. January 2012

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Check out the (temporary) exhibition of big things in the National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks) – “Irish High Crosses“. On show are full-size replicas of some of Ireland’s finest High Crosses. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

This Weekend, Start Celebrating Chinese New Year

19. January 2012

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Chinese New Year in Dublin has become a fixed spot in the Irish capital’s event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Canadian Stopovers Due to Winds?

14. January 2012

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Just found a rather curious news item in USA Today – transatlantic flights from Europe to the Eastern seaboard of the USA are making more unscheduled stops in Canada. The … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

In Fine Trim Indeed

10. January 2012

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The town of Trim in County Meath has been named as Ireland’s cleanest town. The medieval heritage town beat off competition by Swords, County Dublin, and the tourist resort of Killarney in County Kerry… Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

New Year, New Taxes

6. January 2012

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2012 is upon us … and the Irish government has hit us with a bunch of new taxes to have fun with. Many will have at least a knock-on effect on tourism, like the household rate just introduced. Others will have you reaching deeper into your pockets rights away, like (once more) hiked fuel prices. [...]

Dublin … From a Different Angle

22. December 2011

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Seeing Dublin is (fairly) easy – from O’Connell Bridge or Ha’penny Bridge, from the top of a double-decker bus, from the inside of a pub. But how about .. from one of the better lookouts in or over Dublin? Not all are radically dramatic, but they will show you more than the “obvious” street-level vistas. [...]

Get Out of Dublin, Enjoy Rural Ireland

21. December 2011

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Here’s an idea … leave “the big smoke” behind you and hit the countryside for Irish rural events. From fairs to shows, from fun to competition, from old tractors to new bargains. Smaller than the city events, but well worth getting out of the cities for. View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Ireland on Review – But What is the Truth?

20. December 2011

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Reviews are ten a penny … er … one-thousand a cent … well, there are loads free on the internet. But which reviews of Irish hotels and attractions should you trust? There are no hard and fast rules. You have to do some work yourself – not a lot, but it will make the difference! [...]

Books, Books, Books – in Dublin

16. December 2011

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Dublin is a City of Literature … and book lovers should not be bored here. But where to go? Easy with my hints for bibliophiles travelling to Dublin – Ireland’s … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Shopping in Dublin?

9. December 2011

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Today, December 8th, is traditionally the big shopping day for Christmas in Ireland – expect the masses streaming from the countryside into the towns and cities. Nowhere more than in … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel