Irish Fireside

#56 “Sweeping the Floor” with Sean-Nós Dancing at Irish Fest

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:25:01 -0500

Ireland's top sean-nós dancers "Sweep the Floor" at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Oireachtas na Gaeilge took over the Gaeltacht tent and showed the crowd real Irish craic.

#55 Spirit of Galway at Irish Fest

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:53:54 -0500

We enjoy some Irish set dancing, explore Galway and enjoy some music at Milwaukee Irish Fest.

#54 Mobile Phones Abroad

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:26:22 -0500

A look at mobile phone options for those traveling to Ireland as well as some listener mail and a song from Craic Wisely.

#53 iPhone in Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:50:37 -0500

An overview of iPhone service in Ireland, as well as it's capabilities for easy photo uploads, blogging and photo blogging.

#52 Listener Mailbag

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:48:05 -0500

Corey has returned from Ireland and he's sharing some of your comments and feedback.

#51 Rising of the Moon

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:27:17 -0500

Tom Joe shares "Rising of the Moon" at a session at Jim O' the Mill near Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary.

#50 Posh Day in Dublin

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:56:21 -0500

It's Posh Day and Corey enjoys High Tea, some theatre and some swanky accommodations.

#49 Chester Beatty Library & A Bad Hotel

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:58:21 -0500

Corey discovers a favorite Dublin attraction and laments his sub-standand accommodations.

#48 Food, Folk & Fairies in Dublin

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:18:19 -0500

Corey stays in a Dublin Hostel and spends the evening with Johnny Daly from Celtic Folk Tours.

#47 Achill Island

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 24 May 2008 08:31:08 -0500

Corey is on-the-road and visits rugged Achill Island in County Mayo.

#46 Seascapes & Sand Dunes in Sligo & Mayo

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:30:09 -0500

Still on the road, Corey changes things up with a visit to the sea.

#45 Roscommon & the Entrance to Hell

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:00:42 -0500

Corey is on-the-road and visits some Roscommon sites and finds himself in an ancient underground room.

#44 A Walk in Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:10:58 -0500

Corey chats about the beautiful days Ireland has been having this week.

#43 Silvermines Mountain Hike

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:09:37 -0500

Time to take a hike along the ridge of the Silvermines Mountains.

#42 Gardens of Ireland - PART 2

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:28:52 -0500

We take a tour of Knockpatrick Gardens in County Limerick and answer some listener mail. Enhanced podcast...also available as an MP3 at www.irishfireside.com.

#41 Gardens of Ireland - PART 1

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:23:40 -0500

Spring is on its way, and we're heading to the Gardens of Ireland. Plus, Liam sings the Tipperary Waltz.

#40 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: A Celebration of Irish Language and Culture - PART 2

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:49:22 -0500

We celebrate the Irish language in song as Emer de Barra talks to us about Oireachtas na Gaeilge.

#39 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: Sean-Nós Irish Dancing - PART 1

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:16:45 -0500

Brian Ó Cuinneagáin introduces us to real Irish sean-nós dancing. He is a champion Oireachtas na Gaeilge dancer. Check back in a few days for interview featuring Oireachtas.

#38 Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:34:02 -0500

Here's a session from Philadelphia's Irish Center, during the city's Saint Patrick's Day celebrations last weekend.

#37 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 3

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:09:03 -0500

We continue our look at Belfast and chat some more with Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket.

#36 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 2

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:08:41 -0600

Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket gives us a local's perspective of the celebrations that happen in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland on July 12th.

#35 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 1

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:08:05 -0600

We share our experience at one of the many bonfires we visited on July 11, 2007, the eve of the Belfast Marching Day. More info in our show notes at www.irishfireside.com.

#34 Ireland Expert Pat Preston PART 2

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:08:39 -0600

We continue our interview with Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.

#33 Ireland Expert Pat Preston PART 1

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:37:02 -0600

We welcome a very special guest, Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.

#32 Dual Citizenship

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:40:58 -0600

We chat with listener Bill Sweeney about his experience obtaining dual citizenship...without ever having to leave the United States. Sorry about some of the sound quality.

#31 Winter Memories, Irish Farmstays and B&Bs

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:01:04 -0600

We kick off the New Year with some memories of winter in Ireland. Then we chat with some experts in Irish B&Bs.

#30 Lullaby for Caoilte

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:01 -0600

In the spirit of the holidays, we give you this beautiful song performed by our friends in County Tipperary, Ireland. Merry Christmas!

#29 Dingle and Aine

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:06:50 -0600

Today it’s off to the Irish-speaking region known as the Dingle Peninsula. Our neighbor Aine tells us all about her summer school experience there, and she tells us a story that is sure to leave you in stitches.

#28 Celtic Colours

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:23:53 -0500

October in Ireland is the theme of this episode where Corey talks about visiting Ireland in the fall, the Celtic Colours Festival and some plans he has made for his trip to Ireland.

#27 Session at Larkin's

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:18:44 -0500

Irish dancers take to the floor

#26 Session at Graces

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:12:56 -0500

Roche (with Liam) shares "Ned of the Hill" at a session in Grace’s in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary.

#25 Treasures of Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:40:38 -0500

Just back from 3 months in Ireland, we have loads to share...including our Treasures of Ireland Tour, some Irish-Gaelic and A Song for Ireland.

#24 Glenstal Abbey

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:01:18 -0500

We take you to Glenstal Abbey, where the monks celebrate Mass in Gregorian chant, the gardens provide a peaceful respite for visitors and the Icon collection present a look into Church history. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM

#23 LePoer Tower

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:16:17 -0500

We visit a hidden tower in County Waterford, try speaking a little Irish and get a traditional Irish song.

#22 Packing for Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:24:01 -0500

On the eve of his departure to Ireland, Corey shares some of the items he typically packs for touring around Ireland. MOV VERSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM

#21 South Ireland: Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork & Kerry

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Fri, 11 May 2007 12:46:13 -0500

We chat with Mary O'Halloran and Marrie Keane about the southern most portion of Ireland. We also let you in on Matt Lauer's visit to Ireland and a possible sale at Aer Lingus.

#20 Shannon Region, Toasted Sandwiches and Limerick You're A Lady

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:50:32 -0500

We head to the lesser visited treasures of the Shannon Region, enjoy toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches and Liam sings Limerick You're A Lady.

#19 Irish Fireside's Appearance on FOX6 WakeUp News

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 09:09:23 -0500

Here's a clip from our appearance on the FOX6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee.

#18 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 2

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:06:43 -0500

ATTENTION: MP3 version available at www.IrishFireside.com. Liza continues to share her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also tell you about The Gamer Traveler Podcast's Ireland episode.

#17 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 1

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:54:57 -0500

Our friend Liza shares her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also give you one last chance to sign up for the Ireland Getaway.

#16 Saint Patrick's Day 2007

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:52:35 -0500

Enter our Trip to Ireland Giveaway, visit some Best Websites for Dreaming About Ireland and hear Liam sing Salley Gardens

#03 Saint Patrick, Following in the Footsteps of the Saint, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Danny Boy

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:00:05 -0500

We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by exploring the life of the saint and the places he visited, as well as look at the Irish connection to corned beef and listen to an Irish-American Favorite.

#15 An Irish Fireside Update

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:47:13 -0600

Unfortunately Corey's down with the flu, but Liam has some updates for everyone in this pre-St. Patrick's Day Podcast

#14 "O Come Ye Back to Ireland," A Tour of Ireland Deal and More Messages from Our Comment Line

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:29:49 -0600

We go to our comment line to hear what our listeners have to say and field a few questions.

#13 Northern Ireland, Frozen Black Irish and Star of the County Down

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:17:22 -0600

We reveal Northern Ireland as an up and coming tourist hotspot and visit with John Bustard from the Causeway Coast and Glens.

#12 Downloadable Resources, Marc Gunn and Our Comment Line

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:19:57 -0600

We keep you dreaming about Ireland by telling you about a special coach tour of Ireland, several downloable resources, our comment line and music by Culann's Hound.

#11 Plan Your Dream Trip to Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:04:10 -0600

Stop dreaming about a trip to Ireland and start planning with our podcast dedicated to helping you get your trip to the Emerald Isle on its way. We provide you plenty of resources and talk to Marie McKown from Tourism Ireland.

#10 Inishowen, Brown Bread and the Wild Rover

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:24:19 -0500

We visit the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, make Irish brown bread and Liam sings the Wild Rover. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM

#09 Dublin Interview with Jenny Finegan

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:14:10 -0500

We introduce our e-newsletter and get the inside scoop on Dublin from Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism.

#08 The Cliffs of Moher, Roasted Salmon and The Devils Bit

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:17:22 -0500

Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Centre updates on their construction, we taste some of Fionn mac Cumhaill Salmon and we finish up with a song by Theresa Larkin.

#07 Irish Fest, Ulster American Folk Park, Bread and Butter Pudding and Farewell to Nova Scotia

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 06:04:22 -0500

We celebrate the one time of year when Ireland comes to us, Milwaukee Irish Fest, we test out some new podcasting equipment, Liam gives us his secret to the best Bread and Butter Pudding just before singing us Farewell to Nova Scotia

#06d Corey just returned from Ireland

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:02:43 -0500

Corey tells you about his recent visit to Ireland and invites listeners to share their fondest memories of Ireland.

#06C Liam Is Off to Ireland...Again

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 22 May 2006 06:55:22 -0500

We wish Liam safe travels as he heads back to Ireland to search out some new destinations and discover some new songs to share with us here at the fireside.

#06B Dublin Bonus Episode

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 01 May 2006 21:16:22 -0500

We've added a few more tips to help you enjoy Dublin

#06 Dublin Sites, Dublin Coddle and Grace

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:07:16 -0500

Dublin is loaded with attractions that unfortunately most visitors miss. In this episode we visit a few of our favorite lesser-known sites and offer some tips for traveling to Dublin.

#05 Money Matters, Apple Custard Pie and Molly Malone

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 06:59:29 -0500

In this episode we answer your questions about managing your money while traveling Ireland with tips that will allow you make intelligent decisions as you travel. We also feature Mary Ryan's Apple Custard Pie and Liam sings Molly Malone.

#04 Waterford Crystal, Shin and Guinness and The Old Dungarvan Oak

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:04:06 -0600

We visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and some interesting sites nearby; then it's time for our recipe for shin and Guinness and Liam sings The Old Dungarvan Oak.

#03B Shannon Airport for the First Time Visitor

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:46:56 -0600

We tell what to expect when you arrive or depart from Ireland's west coast airport.

#02 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Potcheen Cocktail and She Moved Thro' the Fair

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 01:09:43 -0600

We visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where we give our tips to avoid the crowds, suggest some interesting sites nearby, mix up a potcheen cocktail and hear Liam's haunting version fo She Moved Thro' the Fair

#01B Slainte

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:02:43 -0600

A special toast from the Irish Fireside

#01 The Rock of Cashel, Scones and Kitty O'Toole

corey@irishfireside.com (Liam Hughes and Corey Taratuta) — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:16:20 -0600

Our first podcast takes you to the Rock of Cashel where we give you tips to make the best of your visit, suggest some off the beaten path destinations nearby, share Liam's family scone recipe and listen to Liam's rendition of the song Kitty O'Toole.