A vacation at any of a number of golf/angling resorts in Ireland can enable the sporting couple to enjoy two favorite daytime activities together – or apart. Some visitors to Ireland are surprised that the meadows really are as green as those pictured in the Birnbaum Guide. Others are surprised that the stout really is fresher than in Boston, New York, or Chicago. As a … [Read more...] about Flyfishing? Golf? Both!
Travel Archives
In the Footsteps of William Penn
William Penn (1644-1718), the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, promoted principles of freedom that helped lay the framework for First Amendment religious liberty. Before emigrating to America he was imprisoned in Ireland for his beliefs. Clara Pierre traces the history and roots of the Quakers in Ireland as she traveles around the country in the footsteps of Penn and … [Read more...] about In the Footsteps of William Penn
A Trip Through the Heartland with C.I.E.
As Ireland's popularity as a travel destination reaches an all-time high, the lesser-known inland counties can provide a quieter and some would say, more authentic Irish holiday. Jill Fergus explores the heartland: the counties of Roscommon, Cavan, and Leitrim. I had experienced the nightlife of Dublin's Temple Bar area and the picture-perfect vistas of the Ring of Kerry and … [Read more...] about A Trip Through the Heartland with C.I.E.
“Go for the Green”
By IA Staff
IA Newsletter March 4, 2023
IA Newsletter March 4, 2023
In celebration of Irish-American Heritage Month, CIE Tours, the premier tour operator for guided vacations to Ireland, Britain and beyond is offering a "Go for the Green" flight promotion with airfare starting at $499 when travelers book a guided vacation or a Classic Itinerary self-drive tour of Ireland. The limited time offer runs from March 1 through March 31, 2023, for … [Read more...] about “Go for the Green”
A Celebratory Family Trip Home
"Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ~ Sean O’Casey Along with a record heat wave in July 2022, many Irish Americans came “home” to visit Ireland for some much-needed craic. Among them, was Kevin White (Irish America Hall of Fame Inductee … [Read more...] about A Celebratory Family Trip Home