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When you think of the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, you probably don’t think of cooking schools and pottery making. However, amongst this 30 mile outstretch of land once known only for its fishing lies two of the best things to do while visiting Dingle. The Dingle Cookery School and The Pottery Experience at Louis Mulcahy […]

Diving the Ring of Kerry in County Kerry Ireland, we felt like we were in a James Bond movie. Driving, on what to us is the wrong side of these very narrow, winding roads was a bit challenging. So, if you like to get off the beaten path and take in small towns, you will

Making Your Own Gin in Ireland’s Gin School is the Most Fun Have you ever thought about distilling gin for yourself? As we travel, we are always looking for unique interactive experiences. Things that we never thought of doing but sound exciting or things you just can’t do everywhere. It is one thing to learn

Ireland’s Ancient East This morning we will begin our last day exploring Ireland’s Ancient East by staying in Carrickmacross. Our first stop will be the Carrickmacross Workhouse. Built during the famine of 1841 to 1843, Carrickmacross Workhouse was one of 130 workhouses. In the early 1840’s, Ireland’s population was almost 9 million people. 3 million

Irelands Ancient East We begin Irelands Ancient East trip today still in County Louth to visit nearby Monasterboice High Cross and Round Tower. It is an Early Christian settlement founded in the 5th century. In other words, Monasterboice is most famous for its spectacular high crosses. And one of the crosses, Muiredach’s High Cross is

Irelands Ancient East As we continue our exploration through Irelands Ancient East, we realize it is not just a place. But instead a place with people and their stories. The story started more than 5000 years ago, and like many stories, It’s about hope and love. Traveling through Irelands Ancient East you not only relive

Today we begin our exploration through Irelands Ancient East.  Irelands Ancient East contains lush landscapes and charming villages, bordered by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. On your journey today you will learn of legendary tales and experience the romance of ancient life. We visit places that saw Viking invaders, Norman knights, and high

Castles and Manor Houses When you think of Ireland, do you have romantic visions of manor houses and castles, steeped in history surrounded by lush green lands? In our minds that was our vision of Ireland. When we first decide to go to Ireland, we agreed that we were going to immerse ourselves in the