Ireland

Eight-Day Road Trip through the Emerald Isle of Ireland A few years ago, my husband and I took eight full days to discover the natural beauty and incredible sites of Southern Ireland. It was a familiar itinerary that is often…

Two Days Exploring Ireland’s Capital City of Dublin Dublin is the largest city in the Republic of Ireland and a popular tourist destination for pub culture, Georgian architecture, and literature.  Whether it is your starting point for an adventure to…

Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral, and a Visit to Kilfane Glen & Waterfall Kilkenny, Ireland is a medieval town in Ireland with amazingly preserved history. My husband and I visited briefly in the month of July during an eight-day road…

A Day in Waterford, Ireland: Land of Vikings and Crystal Waterford is a coastal-ish town that was founded by Vikings in the 9th century, making it the oldest city in Ireland. If you are able to work this archeological treasure…

Visiting the Iconic Castles of County Tipperary, Ireland: Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle Ah, castle hopping in Ireland. There are approximately 30,000 castles or castle ruins in Ireland. That figure surprised me, too. You really can’t go far without…

Whiskey, Food, and Kissing the Blarney Stone in Cork, Ireland Cork is the second largest city (third largest by population) in Ireland. If I had to pick a city to live in Ireland, this might be it. It just feels…

The Grand Tour Around Ireland’s Scenic Iveragh Peninsula, The Ring of Kerry The Ring of Kerry is a popular scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula in Ireland. The loop follows the coastline and passes through charming seaside villages along the…

A Heritage Town and an Ancient City: Adare and Limerick, Ireland Adare Adare is an enchanting little village south of the city of Limerick, Ireland. It is often referred to as the prettiest village in Ireland and attracts thousands of…

Walking On the Edge of Ireland’s Famous Attraction: The Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher located in County Clare are one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. The Cliffs are dramatic and awe-inspiring as they tower the western coastline.…

Visiting Dunguaire Castle and Galway City in County Galway, Ireland County Galway is the second largest county in Ireland and a key location along the Wild Atlantic Way. There is much, much to see and do here, from the vibrant…

Visiting Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens in Connemara, Ireland Connemara is a region in the northwestern corner of County Galway along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. It is spectacular in a thousand ways! It is mostly rural with bogs, lakes,…

Top Ten Souvenirs and Shopping Ideas When Traveling in Ireland Whenever I travel, I always try to come home with a few things unique to the area I’m visiting. We’re not talking about magnets, keychains, or coffee mugs from the…