Travel Archive
The Fair of Ballinasloe
In the vast collection of traditional Irish music, there exists a tune called the Ballinasloe…
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…
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Exploring Ulster
The northern-most province of Ulster contains a diverse array of cultures and sites, which, combined, tell the tale of modern Ireland, a place of history, pluralism and an evolving culture. […]
Magnificent Munster
Magnificent Munster Munster is located in the southern part of Ireland and consists of six counties: Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Its main centers of population include Cork […]
A Look at Leinster
A Look at Leinster Leinster is sometimes overlooked by travelers to Ireland, with the raw and rugged splendor of the south, west and north coasts attracting more attention. However, the […]
Beautiful Kerry
Who was the first European to discover the Americas? Contrary to popular opinion, it may not have been Christopher Columbus. In fact, it may well have been St. Brendan – […]
The Magic of Yeats Country Lives On
Ed: This post originally appeared in the February / March issue of Irish America after Bridget English was sent on assignment to attend the Yeats International Summer School the previous […]
Ireland’s Cultural Heartland: A Visit to Ireland’s West and Northwest
The West Patricia Harty’s tour of the West Landing in the West of Ireland “the cultural heartland” is a wonderful introduction to Ireland. “It is,” as Liam Scollan, the CEO […]