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Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

By Fiona Audley
IA Newsletter, November 18, 2023

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As each year winds down Condé Nast Traveller releases its list of the best places to travel for the next year and they shine a light on places that are due their moment in the sun. Curated through nominations by expert contributors, the guide highlights the up-and-coming places to visit for the year ahead with 24 destinations chosen. “Our expert contributors nominate the … [Read more...] about Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

The Job of Songs

IA Newsletter, November 11, 2023

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Tourists flock to the west coast of Ireland to take in the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, but the real treasure lies in the soulful, acoustic sounds wafting out of pubs and living rooms of Doolin, County Clare. The denizens of this unspoiled coastal village of tight-knit neighbors and unlocked doors revel in the passion and history of their traditional folk songs, using music as … [Read more...] about The Job of Songs

Caring for Veterans

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter, November 11, 2023

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Vets Focus on Healing We honor all who have served this Veterans Day, including these military personnel and experts working to ensure that the men and women are getting the help they need. “Our veterans are warriors, and those warriors are trained to look out for their unit, to look out for their battle buddies. But as much as they support everybody else, too often they're … [Read more...] about Caring for Veterans

Meg Ryan’s Irish Heritage

By Megan Smolenyak
IA Newsletter, October 28, 2023

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She’s going back to her acting roots, so I took a dive into her ancestral ones. It’s been a while, but Meg Ryan, America’s rom-com queen, anointed through her memorable roles in When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got Mail, is re-emerging with What Happens Later, a movie she co-wrote, directed, and stars in. I’m among the many looking forward to getting … [Read more...] about Meg Ryan’s Irish Heritage

Music from an Irish Cottage

IA Newsletter, October 7, 2023

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Irish fiddler Kevin Burke has always been a forward-thinking traditional musician. His latest production brings together some of Ireland's leading traditional musicians in a new video series,  “Music from an Irish Cottage,"  scheduled for release later this month on Vimeo. Each session features two guests, including Sharon Shannon (The Waterboys, Steve Earle), Seán … [Read more...] about Music from an Irish Cottage