Travel Archive
The Stones of Gallarus or Two Pounds For a Pint
Survival, we are told, is the first law of nature. If so, the Irish are…
The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame
The story of how JFK’s roots helped to revive an Irish town, and how the…
Armagh: The Orchard County
From ancient kings to Bramley apples and modern-day resilience, this quiet corner of Northern Ireland…
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Why Irish Eyes Are Smiling
IRELAND moves to 15th happiest country in the world in the rankings published by the World Happiness Report. The position marks an increase on last year’s 17th place in the World […]
Beyond the Veil
A descendant of Famine immigrants recounts her trip home. It was our first trip to Ireland. And it was a trip my mother, Mary Lanigan Schmidt, always yearned to make, […]
Winterval in Waterford: European City of Christmas
Waterford, once called the hidden gem of Ireland, is now a tourist destination known for its extravagant festivities. Its annual harvest festival in September attracted upwards of 40,000 visitors. The […]
Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and its historical and mystical significance can be felt at Ireland’s ancient sites. One of the eight sacred days in […]
Return to Ireland
The kings of Ireland were not inaugurated in Christian churches as were other European monarchs. The chieftains stood on the high hills that enclosed the tombs of their tribal ancestors […]
Brigid 1500 Festival Celebrates Ireland’s Matron Saint
2024 marks 1,500 years since the passing of Ireland’s foremost female saint, Brigid 1500 will celebrate the extraordinary life of St Brigid. County Kildare, where St. Brigid spent most of […]