The Most Magical Place

ByJody Halsted Posted:July 22, 2011

At the top of Bunratty Castle — Brenna at the top of Bunratty Castle

We love Ireland… It's magical just by being, well, Ireland. No cartoon creatures necessary.

In Ireland you can:

Climb to the tops of castles
Search for faeries
See where giants walked
Visit St. Nicholas
See dogs taller than your dad
and so much more! See all 26 tips for a family vacation in Ireland- from A to Z.

I also participated in the “7 links” project. See my best, most controversial and most underrated posts at “7 Links- in am ceithre mhí (in four months time)”

For more great travel photos visit Photo Friday hosted by Delicious Baby.

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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.

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Sonja says:

July 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm

Ireland is on the four year plan . . . within the next four years we’ll be there.

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