Ireland Vacation – Buying an OPW Heritage Pass
It is rare for my family to visit Ireland and not buy an OPW (Office of Public Works) Heritage Card. The €90 family fee (2019)...
Stepping Aboard a Flying Boat in Foynes
Imagine stepping on board a plane and instead of seeing row upon row of seats, you see a cabin split into sections, each holding...
A Guided Tour of Lough Gur with Historian and Author Michael Quinlan
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...
Celebrating Halloween in the West of Ireland
The end of October may not seem like the ideal time to visit Ireland. The days are getting shorter, the air a bit cooler,...
What to Do on the Dingle Peninsula in 2 Days
One of the most common questions I receive when helping people plan their Ireland family vacations is, “We want to visit the Dingle Peninsula....
The Munster Vales | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 42
Get off the tourist trail and into the heart of the country with Ireland's newest tourism initiative. Jody is joined by Triona O’Mahoney, Destination...
Learning About the Sport of Falconry in Ireland at Adare Manor with Adare Country Pursuits
Trying your hand at falconry in Ireland ranks high on the list of activities in many Ireland vacation itineraries. And there are quite a...
2 Fun Ways to Meet Fungi, the Famous Dingle Dolphin
As if 2020 didn't bring about enough disaster, late in the year Dingle's famous dolphin, Fungi, disappeared, never to be seen again. While many...
Dingle Itinerary : 2 Days in Dingle
One of the most common questions I receive when helping people plan their Ireland family vacations is, “We want to visit Dingle. Can we...
Faclonry in Ireland with Willie Forde from Adare Country Pursuits | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 32
Jody is speaking with Willie Forde from Adare Country Pursuits. Listen in as they discuss Falconry in Ireland and the other country sport you...
