Did you know that Halloween has its roots in the island of Ireland and the Celtic festival of Samhain? Autumn’s favourite festival is actually thousands of years old and many of the customs associated with it are based on Irish folklore and ancient beliefs. Read on to discover 10 fascinating facts about Halloween. 1. Halloween…
If you’re planning to rent a car in Ireland and you’re over 75, don’t assume every rental company has the same requirements. In this quick Ireland travel tip, I explain how to find each company’s senior driver policy, show you where to look on rental websites, and summarize which companies only require a valid driver’s…
Are you fascinated by the paranormal and keen to feel the presence of a wandering spirit? Head to Ireland where hauntings abound. Figures recently released about the fast-growing dark tourism market reveal that people are fascinated by horror, the macabre and the paranormal. Increasingly, travellers want to visit sites associated with tragic events or…
Archaeologist Neil Jackman joins Jody to talk about some of the 5,000 years of Irish history in Ireland’s Ancient East and shares stories about his excavations which separate fact from fiction. This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Neil Jackman, the director of Abarta Heritage. If you prefer to listen to the podcast,…
To wrap up 2012, I wanted to share my 10 most popular posts of the year. The 3rd most popular post came about after a conference with my daughter’s teacher last year. Originally published November 17, 2011, I take on the topic of children missing school to travel and how traveling helps your child’s education….
Tourism Ireland is hosting an incredible contest on their Facebook page right now: Unwrap Ireland. Just answer three really easy trivia questions and input your info to enter. It’s worth your time- the prize is quite nice: The Prize consists of a trip for two to Ireland for a seven days/six night tour, which includes: …