Visiting Ireland : 5 Reasons to Go & 5 Myths to Ignore

ByJody Halsted February 16, 2012

Just in time for summer vacation planning- and that Irish holiday that is just around the corner- Blissfully Domestic published my article on visiting Ireland: 5 Reasons to Visit Ireland- with Kids & 5 Myths About Travel in Ireland. Click the link to check it out.

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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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LauraC says:

February 23, 2012 at 3:02 am

I think your link is broken. It’s just sending me back to this page rather than to your published article.

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1. Jody Halsted says:
  
  February 23, 2012 at 5:56 am
  
  Thanks for the heads up- it should be working now!
  
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2. iatraveler says:
  
  March 6, 2012 at 2:19 pm
  
  @LauraC Thanks Laura! All fixed!
  
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