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Read more about Glenveagh National park and other highlights of County Donegal
Jody Halsted is the charismatic host behind the popular Traveling in Ireland Podcast and the Ireland Family Vacations website. With a deep passion for Ireland and an infectious enthusiasm for sharing its wonders, Jody has become a trusted voice in the realm of Irish travel.
It was a funny coincidence that had me meeting Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in 2013. As the girls and I waited for our Cliffs of Moher cruise with Doolin2Aran Ferries, we happened to be standing near a woman who was very knowledgeable about the area. She was happy to…
This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Dervla O’Neal, Head of Sales at EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. The Irish Emigration Museum Located in Dublin, EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum tells the story…
If the owners of Mount Falcon Estate would let me live in one of their Woodland Lodges I would move in tomorrow. My family arrived after a day spent in the tight quarters of our rental car. From Westport we drove Mayo’s untamed portion of the Wild Atlantic Way, wind and rain alternating their battering of us as we drove…
Bunratty Castle is familiar to visitors to western Ireland. Located just south of the Shannon Airport, you pass the majestic castle walls on your way to Limerick and destinations south. Famous for their Medieval Banquets, which are fabulous but not a great option with young children, Bunratty Castle also offers a less expensive and livelier…
The lesser-known castles and abbeys on the island of Ireland tell fascinating stories of the island’s history and culture and are generally crowd free. Thousands of years of history are etched into the landscape of Ireland and told through the castles, fortresses, and monastic sites that greet the traveler around every bend. Some lie in…
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…