Take a journey off of the Wild Atlantic Way and into the Atlantic Ocean! Step aboard the Scattery Island ferry for an island tour that takes you back in time! This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Irene Hamilton, the owner of Scattery Island Tours. If you prefer to listen to the podcast,…
Join Jody as she talks with Tony Kirby, author and Burren guide, about what makes the Burren in County Clare such a fascinating and unique destination in Ireland. This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Tony Kirby, the founder of the Heart of Burren Walks. If you prefer to listen to the podcast,…
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…
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…
Atop a hill overlooking the charming town of Westport in County Mayo, Knockranny House Hotel is a perfect accommodation for travelers looking for affordable luxury along the Wild Atlantic Way. Knockranny House Hotel in Westport After a week in Dublin for Temple Bar Trad Fest we were more than ready to slow down and relax…
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…
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…
We utilize the Dublin Pass so often that it has become one of my top Dublin travel tips. Nearly every visit we have made to Dublin, way back to our first family trip in 2005 to our most recent couples getaway in 2019, we have purchased a Dublin Pass. Flashing this little green card has…
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…
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…
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….
Imagine stepping on board a plane and instead of seeing row upon row of seats, you see a cabin split into sections, each holding no more than a dozen passengers. In one section sit dining tables, complete with linen cloths, while another section replaces half of the available seating with bunk beds. The ‘first class…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Halloween in Ireland, traditionally known as Samhain (SOW-in), marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the ‘darker half’ of the year. Rituals and traditions that we still carry out today were begun in Ireland as far back as 10th century- including pumpkin carving, the wearing of costumes, and trick or treating. Ireland, an already magical…
Article update: We were saddened to hear about Micheal’s passing on August 4, 2018. I credit Michael with gifting my girls and I a deep love of the Lough Gur area and all its treasures. In tribute I am re-publishing this article about our tour of Lough Gur with Michael in 2012. A Guided Tour…
The end of October may not seem like the ideal time to visit Ireland. The days are getting shorter, the air a bit cooler, the pubs a wee bit quieter. But if Halloween is your favorite holiday, I would encourage you to visit Ireland as Samhain (SOW-een) draws near. As the final harvest approaches and…
Read more about Glenveagh National park and other highlights of County Donegal