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Planning a Visit to Derry? Read More Here This article is based on a podcast episode recorded live at the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison, Kansas. This podcast features Nicole McElhinney and Bronagh Sharkey from the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association of Derry. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player…
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Jody welcomes returning guest Paula Carroll, Director of Sales and Marketing for Ashford Castle. Celebrating 80 years of hospitality! Welcom to Ashford Castle This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Paula Carroll, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Ashford Castle. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the…
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Do You know the one thing that can ruin your Ireland vacation? No, it’s NOT the weather! It’s planning an Ireland itinerary that has too much driving! This article is also available as a podcast. To listen please scroll to the player at the bottom of the page to listen. Ireland Vacation Planning Tips When…
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Jody is taking to the Atlantic waves again! Join her conversation about surfing in Ireland with Ben Bennett, owner of Ben’s Surf Clinic in Lahinch, County Clare. This article is also available as a podcast. To listen please scroll to the player at the bottom of the page. Surfing in Ireland Recorded live at Randaddy’s…
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I may be biased, but I think A Celtic Experience is the best guided tour of Ireland. Learn why- and how to join me in Ireland this September! A Celtic Experience – My Guided Tour of Ireland I’ve spent years creating magical Ireland itineraries. Now I’ve created what I think is the best guided tour…
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In today’s podcast Jody’s guest Joan Hamilton of Doolin2Aran Ferries takes you across the Atlantic waves to the Aran Islands, three islands off the coast of counties Galway and Clare where the old Irish ways are still very much in evidence. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at…
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Join Jody as she reminisces about Temple Bar TradFest with Francesca Mazurkiewicz of Roots Music Rambler. Hear about stand-out TradFest performers, tips to keep in mind as you plan your trip, and a few places in Dublin you shouldn’t miss when you visit. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the…
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This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Anthony Gray, owner of Eala Bhàn and Hooked in Sligo. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. Who is Anthony Gray? Anthony Gray is an award winning chef, owner of Eala Bhàn and Hooked…
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Join Jody as she chats with Karen Nixon, owner of Vintage Tea Trips, a Dublin afternoon tea… with a difference! This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Karen Nixon, owner of Vintage Tea Trips. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page….
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Get off the plane in Shannon and you can be horseback riding in County Clare in under 30 minutes! This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Sarah O’Brien, of Castlefergus Riding Stables. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. Horseback Riding…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ireland! Join Jody as she chats with Tommie Ryan, the festival director of Ireland’s largest Christmas festival: Winterval in Waterford. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. The Ireland Christmas Festival Winterval Winterval in…
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Stepping (virtually) into four historic buildings that will transform into TradFest venues in Dublin- but you can also visit on your own! Jody will also share a few handy Dublin travel tips! This article is based on a podcast episode. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the…
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When planning a trip to Ireland Temple Bar in Dublin is usually near the top of the list of places to visit in the capital city. But do you know where to find Temple Bar? Or how the area was named? Martin Harte, CEO of the Temple Bar Company joins me on the Traveling in…
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I’m sharing the driving in Ireland tips for tourists to safely navigate Irish roads! I’ll begin with a few quick facts (like driving on the left), give you a quick primer on Irish roads, and even share a couple of my favorite tools for navigating in Ireland without GPS. Driving in Ireland Tips This article…
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I was thrilled to join Ciaran Blumenfeld on her Supernatural Travel Podcast to talk about Ireland’s ‘thin places’, some of my own ‘otherworldly’ experiences, and standing stones. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. If you like what you hear, please give my podcast a 5-Star review at iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast host….
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Have you ever wondered what the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland are? How about the least popular (or the least crowded?) And how can this information help you plan your vacation? Jody tackles all those questions in this episode of the Traveling in Ireland Podcast. The Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Ireland This episode…
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If you couldn’t make it to Ireland this year but really want to enjoy Irish culture, music, and craic, head to an Irish festival! Today Jody is speaking with Jeff Ksiazek, director of the Irish Fest School of Music and Archivist for the Ward Music Archives, about Milwaukee Irish Fest, the largest Irish festival in…
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Trying new foods is one of the best (and tastiest!) ways to learn about a culture when traveling. But when traveling with food sensitivities and allergies those tasty bites can turn dangerous. Thankfully it is easy to eat in Ireland with food allergies! In today’s podcast Jody shares her tips on eating in Ireland when…
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Eoin O’Conchúir joins me on the podcast to talk about the Irish language in Ireland and how his course, Bitesize Irish Gaelic, helps people learn Irish. The Year of the Irish Language This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Eoin O’Conchúir, the founder of Bitesize Irish Gaelic. If you prefer to listen to…
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The last time I stayed at Doolin Hostel was in 2016. I found it much the same as I had during our stay in 2014: clean, comfortable, welcoming. The only noticeable change was that we didn’t have to wash our own dishes after enjoying the light continental breakfast. It’s obviously time for me to return because…