May 22, 2013 | Gerry | Destinations, Dingle, Eat and Drink, Travel Interests | No Comments
There are many things which can make a holiday memorable and enjoying some lovely and delicious dishes can be part it. Travel through Ireland and experience the country’s special dishes and foods. Try all the local delicacies at restaurants, attend food festivals, go to cookery school and savor the Irish flavors. Enjoy deliciously prepared meals made of local ingredients by local chefs who bri... [read more]
TAGS: Best traditional Irish dishes, Burren Food Trail, Dingle food experience, Food trails in Ireland, Kilkenny Food Trail, Mayo’s Finest Food May 19, 2013 | Gerry | Art and Culture, Travel Interests | No Comments
Irish crafts and designs have a long traditional history which can be lead back to the Celtic culture and craftsmanship. Their skills and handiness is visible in the art of woodturning, jewelry making and many others. Today many craftsmen have opened their doors and let tourists and visitors get a peek behind the scenes. Experience the real essence of Irish crafts and design while you are ... [read more]
TAGS: Kerry Craft Trails, The world of crafts and design, Traditional irish crafts May 16, 2013 | Gerry | Adventure, Family and Fun, Sports, Travel Interests | No Comments
Ireland has many names and is associated with many things. Horse riding is one of them. Some call it ‘the land of the horse’ for Ireland has several spectacular riding breaks. There are all kinds of routes and tracks where you can enjoy a lovely horse ride. You can choose from cross-country tracks, beach rides, post treks and others which might challenge your horse riding skills. There are n... [read more]
TAGS: Home stay holidays, Horse racing, Horse riding in Ireland, Ireland holiday trips
There are many things which can make a holiday memorable and enjoying some lovely and delicious dishes can be part it. Travel through Ireland and experience the country’s special dishes and foods. Try all the local delicacies at restaurants, attend food festivals, go to cookery school and savor the Irish flavors. Enjoy deliciously prepared meals made of local ingredients by local chefs who bring you traditional dishes and can also prepare anything from contemporary Irish cuisine. The Irish c... [read more]
Irish crafts and designs have a long traditional history which can be lead back to the Celtic culture and craftsmanship. Their skills and handiness is visible in the art of woodturning, jewelry making and many others. Today many craftsmen have opened their doors and let tourists and visitors get a peek behind the scenes. Experience the real essence of Irish crafts and design while you are on holiday. Enter the world of Irish traditional art and masters of traditional craftsmanship. You c... [read more]
Ireland has many names and is associated with many things. Horse riding is one of them. Some call it ‘the land of the horse’ for Ireland has several spectacular riding breaks. There are all kinds of routes and tracks where you can enjoy a lovely horse ride. You can choose from cross-country tracks, beach rides, post treks and others which might challenge your horse riding skills. There are numerous horse racing events which you can attend and there also possible to visit horse breeding com... [read more]
Going out for a nice picnic with friends and family can be a relaxing and lovely pass time on a weekend or holiday. The only thing you need is loads of food to eat, a patch of green area and your cheerfulness. Of course you might want to take a couple of blankets, a badminton set, a frisbee and maybe a deck of cards.No matter what activities you choose to do it is always better and more refreshing outdoors than staying inside the house, especially on a lovely spring day or in the summer ... [read more]
Ireland is a fascinating country where everyone can find something interesting to do. Its western region is packed with several parks and large green areas for families where parents can have a lovely day out with their children and friends. The parks are ideal for picnic and relaxation.On the other hand there are also several heritage sites and cultural monuments for tourists and visitors. The parks described below are not only green areas for pass time and fairytale adventure, some of them... [read more]
There are countless heritage sites and numerous castles all over Ireland which contribute to its special, unique atmosphere. Walk through this beautiful land that is full of legend, mythology and history. Visit medieval castles and ruins, long forgotten and abandoned places, abbeys and prehistoric forts. Learn about Irish history and mythology by entering the walls which witnessed them. Most of these castles and houses were built during the 12th or 13th century and today stand in their origina... [read more]
Visit Ireland, a country full of history and mythology! This beautiful country offers a rich and unique adventure for every visitor and tourist. The south-western region has several fascinating and exciting heritage sites worth visiting of which we will mention a few below. Ireland itself is an island surrounded by many smaller islands such as Ilnacullin.Visit the island famous for its beautiful gardens. The Blasket Center is also a unique and phenomenal heritage of the Irish nation. The cen... [read more]
Castles are fascinating remains of the past which are usually surrounded by a special historic and sometimes mythical atmosphere that attracts many visitors. In the south-western region of Ireland there are several castles as such which are well worth visiting. Some of them are more popular and can be quite busy and others are less crowded by the mass of tourists. Nonetheless all make part of the history of Ireland and are worth seeing. The many constructions are all built in different centuri... [read more]
Ireland is a world of medieval history and mythology where ancient castles, houses, abbeys and parks hide fascinating stories about fascinating people. The northwestern region of the country has several heritage sites such as the Carrowmore cemetery, the Donegal Castle and Parks’s Castle, the Glenveagh national park and others.Those who would like to know and learn more about Irish culture and history this region will prove to be a treasure trove. Below we enlisted the seven most popul... [read more]
The country of Ireland is a perfect holiday location for those who like the country and lots of green surroundings. The country’s weather and geographical characteristics give a special and unique atmosphere which cannot be found anywhere else. The southeastern region is mostly flat and might look dull however the conties of Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford perk up the lookout.You can never go wrong with a holiday in Ireland. Its mythological and legendary ambiance attracts many tourists throu... [read more]