This article is written to all you people out there with a sweet tooth and food lovers. Ireland is a wonderful place full of skilled people and packed with delicious food! Visit Ireland and put your taste buds to a test. There are several Irish food fairs and festivals which take place during the summer season. All of these events celebrate the best of Irish culinary variety. Start with a nice coffee made of roasted Irish coffee beans, followed by the finest and most delicious preparations a... [ read more ]
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 ]
Restaurants are not a modern invention and they have been around for hundreds of year in the guide of inns and taverns. As the oldest city in Ireland, it's no surprise that Waterford is chock full of restaurants, one more interesting than the other. Waterford might not be the largest city in Ireland, but it has a bustling dining scene that caters to locals as well as to tourists looking for 'authentic' Irish experiences. From smoky and dark traditional pubs where you can taste old time Irish... [ read more ]
As the oldest city in Ireland, Waterford has had plenty of time to gather a nice collection of pubs for every preference. There are more than enough cozy traditional pubs where locals gather for a few pints and a chat, as well as bustling modern pubs where music is blaring and even the pub grub comes in organic versions. Relaxing at an Irish pub is a downright compulsory experience for anyone visiting Ireland, and if you're in Waterford you can rest assured that you will find some of the finest ... [ read more ]
Fish and chips, the ever-popular take away food that manages to sneak its way into people's hearts and stomachs despite being a simple dish of chips (or fries, as they are called in the US) and fish fried in batter, are not found only in the UK. While fish and chips might have become popular in 19th century London, they eventually spread out into most of the English speaking world, and in Ireland they are almost as popular as across the Irish and Celtic Seas. Fish and chips after a few pints... [ read more ]
Dublin is fairly small as far as European capitals are concerned, which doesn't make it any less interesting, obviously. But the small size ensures that there are a few places in the city that you simply can't avoid unless you are prepared to make some very inconvenient detours. Temple Bar is one such place that everyone eventually ends up seeing, but the again, Temple Bar is definitely the kind of part of Dublin that all tourists want to see. Temple Bar is one of the most iconic areas of th... [ read more ]
Guinness is Ireland's most famous beer, enjoyed by beer enthusiasts around the world, and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is one of the city's major tourist attractions. But what about Ireland's other brands of beer? While whiskey distilleries get their fair share of visitors, breweries are not to be ignored either, especially if you like downing a pint of two at the pub in the evening! If you are interested not only in the taste of beer but also its history and tradition in the Emerald Is... [ read more ]
With a coastline of almost 1500 kilometers, circling the Emerald Isle would take quite some time, if you want to do it leisurely and properly. And if such a trip tempts you, and you're decided to walk, bike or drive around at least part of Ireland's dramatic coasts, there are two things you don't have to worry about: you'll never get bored of the scenery, and you'll never have to look for to find a nice pub where you can quench your thirst, sometimes even with a view to the ocean. Coastal to... [ read more ]
The Irish countryside and the small villages or towns scattered over it offer many things to do for an enterprising traveler, but still, it's the larger cities that just won't let you be bored for a second, even if you tried. As the second largest city in Ireland, Cork is up on the same level as Dublin when it comes to things to do to keep you busy (although both Dubliners and Corkonians will disagree on this subject). Whether you're a solo traveler, traveling with a group of friends or with... [ read more ]
Cork has always been a bit of a rebel city, and not only when it comes to history. One might say that Cork dances to its own tune, and there's even some good-natured rivalry between Cork and the Irish capital, Dublin. The city has a distinct atmosphere, and a budding cultural and nightlife scene that makes it a great tourist destination for those on the lookout for fun and entertainment. There are countless historical attractions in Cork, and even a short walk around the city will reveal lot... [ read more ]
