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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.
In this part of the Car Rental in Ireland series, we’re looking at one of the most common traveler questions: can you take your rental car into Northern Ireland, or even across to Scotland? Here’s what to know before planning a trip that crosses borders. Cross Border Travel with an Ireland Rental Car Many travelers…
Whether you consider the village of Kinsale, County Cork to be the beginning or the end of the Wild Atlantic Way, it is definitely a spot to consider adding to your Ireland itinerary! Clodagh FitzGerald, a Failte Ireland certified guide, shares the highlights of her home in this podcast. This article is based on a…
County Laois (pronounced leash) may not be on your radar when planning your Ireland itinerary, but if you are traveling between Dublin and Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, or Clare, you’re likely to pass through this often overlooked county. This article is based on the Traveling in Ireland podcast episode 149, featuring Aubrey Hutchinson, owner of Abbeyleix…
My mom and daughter left this morning and our final day was spent ‘vacationing’. Now, that probably sounds like a ‘duh’ statement, because they were in Ireland for a vacation. But, sometimes it is so easy to go-go-go, see and do everything, and forget that you should also take the time to relax a bit….
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ireland! Join Jody as she chats with Tommie Ryan, the festival director of Ireland’s largest Christmas festival: Winterval in Waterford. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. The Ireland Christmas Festival Winterval Winterval in…
If Newgrange and Kilmainham Gaol are on your Ireland itinerary, you’ll need more than interest to visit – you’ll need a timed ticket. These two OPW-managed sites are incredibly popular, and both strongly recommend advance booking. The good news? Even if you don’t have your OPW Heritage Card yet, you can still reserve your spot….