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Read more about Glenveagh National park and other highlights of County Donegal

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.
An article from Anna Marie Jehorek, author of The Cottage on Lough Key In County Roscommon tucked at the foot of the Curlew Mountains you’ll find Boyle. This charming town on the banks of the Boyle River is my grandfather’s hometown and holds a special place in my heart. I love spending time here and…
Killarney may well be the most tourist-ed area of Ireland- and for good reason. Since before Queen Victoria visited in 1861 people have visited Killarney to tour its famous lakes, begin a tour of the Ring of Kerry, or to walk through the Gap of Dunloe. In Killarney you’ll find vast quantities of shops, restaurants…
County Cavan is a place that many tourists miss or pass through as they make their way across the northern half of Ireland. Located on the border of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland halfway between Dublin and Sligo, Cavan (Irish for ‘the hollow’) is an outdoor retreat, an area of lakes and open…
Join Jody as she chats with Marie Brennan, the Events Manager for Shannon Heritage, about the company’s top attractions and some of the great events they host. This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Marie Brennen, the Events Manager for Shannon Heritage. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find…
From the eastern side of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way follows 2500 km of Ireland’s most stunning coastline. Soaring cliffs, Blue Flag beaches, and small Irish villages welcome travelers to areas once overlooked by tourists. Only a handful actual cities lie along the Wild Atlantic Way and one…
It is likely the most famous rock in all of Ireland… the Blarney Stone. Though there are many stories of where the stone originated, the powers it holds are not argued: one kiss and you’ve gained the gift of eloquence. Maybe that is why it was set so high in the castle wall? Whether you believe…