Thursday, May. 17, 2012

Archive for Heritage & Culture

On the Streets of Galway for Saint Patrick’s Day

On the Streets of Galway for Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted On: May 10, 2012

We arrived at Lios Inis B&B just before midday. After we got settled into our guest bedroom, I [...]

Embracing the rain in Ireland!

Embracing the rain in Ireland!

Posted On: May 09, 2012

Lets face facts, Ireland is in no danger of turning into a desert anytime soon and yes, we [...]

Five Golden Rules for a Great Traditional Irish Pub Night Out!

Five Golden Rules for a Great Traditional Irish Pub Night Out!

Posted On: May 04, 2012

The traditional Irish pub is still a cultural institution in Ireland and something to be experienced while visiting [...]

The Donegal Gathering – a tourism initiative proud to showcase County Donegal

The Donegal Gathering – a tourism initiative proud to showcase County Donegal

Posted On: April 25, 2012

The Donegal Gathering is a tourism initiative aimed at raising the profile of this wonderful part of Ireland [...]

The Gathering 2013 launch is well under way worldwide!

The Gathering 2013 launch is well under way worldwide!

Posted On: April 23, 2012

Preparations are well under way to officially launch The Gathering Ireland 2013 at home and around the world [...]

Boglands and Turf Harvesting in Ireland

Boglands and Turf Harvesting in Ireland

Posted On: April 19, 2012

The sight of a creel full of turf by a fireside in an Irish Bed and Breakfast or [...]

St Patrick’s Day Parade in Kinsale Co Cork

St Patrick’s Day Parade in Kinsale Co Cork

Posted On: March 28, 2012

We were wondering where we should celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year – we normally go up to [...]

Irish Music Dublin

Irish Music Dublin

Posted On: March 21, 2012

The Merry Ploughboys Live in Concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin and [...]

St Patrick’s Day Customs and Traditions

St Patrick’s Day Customs and Traditions

Posted On: March 13, 2012

I’m sure St. Patrick would never have imagined that nearly 1600 years after his death, his feast day [...]

The Ancient Festival of Spring at Newgrange in Ireland

The Ancient Festival of Spring at Newgrange in Ireland

Posted On: January 31, 2012

Imbolc (Imbolg) – Cross Quarter Day Imbolc (Imbolg) the festival marking the beginning of spring has been celebrated [...]