Monthly Archives: February 2008

Why not be the Captain in your own vacation?

An experience report – the self-trial On the rivers and lakes of Ireland you can rent more than 500 cabin-cruisers and enjoy your vacation with a lot of nature. You can cast the fishing rod or enjoy a bath in … Continue reading

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Lose yourself in an Irish Bog!

When people think about vacations in Ireland they inevitably think about the coastal counties of Kerry, Cork & Galway and of course the big smoke Dublin. The ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara are always amongst the first … Continue reading

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Beauty and the Beara!

Some of the stunning views and experiences to be had on a trip through the Beara Peninsula. Share and Enjoy:

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Island Hopping- West Cork

Forget about going to Greece to go Island Hopping, come to West Cork! Roaring Water Bay contains many Islands, ranging from Cape Clear, which is the largest, to small uninhabited rocks and reefs. The most famous of these rocks is … Continue reading

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Hayfield Manor a place to relax

I live about an hour from Cork city and wouldn’t normally consider it as a place for a weekend break but we had visitors and as it turned out Cork was their destination of choice. We decided to give Hayfield … Continue reading

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An Italian to the rescue

As an Irishman I’d thought that beginning of us ceasing to follow the lead of our English neighbours began with our hard fought break away from the Union in 1921. Corporate tax breaks, adopting the Euro, public smoking bans and … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Music Scene

Ireland has a wide and diverse range of music to cater for all tastes. Ranging from Traditional Irish to Rock, Pop and Jazz. Ireland’s most famous artists include Van Morrison, Rory Gallagher, Enya, Mary Black and Christy Moore. Some of … Continue reading

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A poem for Saint Valentines Day

In a poll of the top ten most romantic nations in the world, it’s doubtful if many would vote for Ireland. Irish men have a reputation for being shy and taciturn except after a few beers and with few exceptions, … Continue reading

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Travel to Ireland is best value in many years

Aer Lingus have just announced a sale that has flights to Ireland for only $289 in the peak Summer season and as low as $199 in low season. I have been watching the price of travel this year and despite … Continue reading

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The Gathering 2008 – Traditional Music Festival in Killarney

At the end of this month, from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th February, one of Ireland’s major cultural events will take place in Killarney: The Gathering, traditional music festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival keeps growing and attracts … Continue reading

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