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Aillwee Cave Still Entices; Birds of Prey on Site an Extra Treat

By Anonymous, June 1, 2010

Times change and trends and fads come and go in Ireland as they do everywhere. With that in mind, I've found that when you visit the Emerald Isle, you really can't go wrong visiting some of the tried and true attractions and events. Read more

Eruption equals disruption for those coming, those going

By Anonymous, May 1, 2010

By Judy Enright
Special to the BIR

What a crazy month for travelers! If you had told someone prior to April that you couldn’t visit due to a volcanic ash cloud, they’d think you were joking.
And that’s exactly what I thought when a longtime friend called from England to cancel her April 15 trip to Mayo. Of course, as our readers know, she was not joking and the eruption of the Icelandic volcano and resulting shutdown of airports all over Ireland, the British Isles, and Europe has been anything but a joke. Read more

For a True Taste of Irish Music, Fun, and Good Will, Check out the Russell Memorial Weekend in Doolin

By Anonymous, April 8, 2010

By Judy Enright
Special to the BIR

If music is the heart of Ireland, then surely Doolin in Co. Clare is the soul of the country as evidenced by the huge annual turnout for the Russell Memorial Weekend.
This musical weekend -- in memory of brothers Micho, Packie, and Gussie Russell -- has become a late winter tradition and is held in Doolin on the last full weekend in February. The festival originated in 1995 to honor Micho Russell, one of Ireland ’s best-known traditional musicians, who died in 1994. But in 2006, his family renamed the festival the Russell Memorial Weekend to give equal honor to all the musical brothers. Read more

Happy Coupling in Liscaroll, Co. Cork: The Donkey Sanctuary and the Christmas Spirit

By Anonymous, December 5, 2009

At Christmastime, as the creche is unpacked and set up on the mantelpiece, I pause when I take out the old gray donkey and think about the wonderful work done by Paddy Barrett and his dedicated and caring staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork. Read more

Irish-Language-Only Road Signs in the Gaeltacht Can Be Vexing

By Anonymous, August 1, 2009

As a friend and I drove along a curvy stretch of the Atlantic Drive on Achill Island in Co. Mayo this spring, I spotted a sign on the side of the road that said: Aire Ailtreacha Arda. Read more

Note to Travelers to Ireland: Look No Farther, The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore Has It All

By Anonymous, July 1, 2009

You can probably imagine that, over my years as a travel writer, I have had the opportunity to stay at countless lovely Irish inns, hotels, and manor houses.

Many of these properties have every amenity you could ever want from a place where you really only hang your hat for a night or two. Despite my acquaintance with so many wonderful accommodations, I stayed this spring at a hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford, that beats them all by a country mile. Read more

A New Summer Begins, and Ireland is Alive With Delights

By Anonymous, June 1, 2009

In case you've questioned whether you should visit Ireland this summer, be aware the country is alive and well despite the current economic crisis gripping most of the world. True, the economy isn't great in Ireland and there are layoffs and businesses closing there, too, but the upside is that there are also some excellent price breaks everywhere you look - in accommodation, flights (Aer Lingus, for instance, has been offering many good deals lately) and other areas. And, as always, Ireland offers so many varied activities to suit every age group and any and every interest that you're absolutely certain to find something you'd like to do. Read more

Ireland offers birdwatchers a treasure chest of treats

By Anonymous, May 5, 2009

Isn't yellow the most perfect, bright, cheery color for spring?

The male goldfinch at the thistle feeders have brightened up after a winter of drab coloring; forsythia and daffodils have bloomed and there's no doubt - fingers crossed - that spring is finally here and not a minute too soon for most of us. Read more

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