Irish Fireside

#126 Liam and the Old Souls of Ireland

Corey — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:47:45 +0000

Episode Guide – Podcast #126 Liam and the Old Sou [...]

How Are You Making Your Dream Trip to Ireland a Reality?

Liam — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:53:18 +0000

(The session mentioned below has passed, but be sure to [...]

Ireland: A Gathering of Stories FREE Download

Corey — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:15 +0000

Our friends over at Awakin Digital Publishing have coll [...]

We’re Experiencing a Wee Bit of Irish in Baton Rouge

Liam — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:35:55 +0000

Corey and I are traveling in the U.S. right now; and wh [...]

Isle Magazine Issue 2 Published… and It’s Still Beautiful, Informative, Digital, and FREE

Corey — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:21:03 +0000

The words have been typed, the images tweaked, and the [...]

#125 Your Smartphone in Ireland and the Best Apps for Irish Travel

Corey — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:52:04 +0000

Episode Guide – Podcast #125 Your Smartphone in I [...]

Titanic Belfast

Michele Erdvig — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:23:36 +0000

“She was fine when she left here.” Indeed, [...]

History of Ireland in 100 Objects: FREE Download

Corey — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:30:35 +0000

Whether it’s distinct stone tools that mar [...]

Tell the Story of Irish America with the Little Museum of Dublin

Corey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:42:13 +0000

The Little Museum of Dublin plans to explore the Irish [...]

B&B Ireland’s Photo Competition

Corey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:22 +0000

Voting is underway for B&B Ireland’s Gatherin [...]

The Symbols of Ireland

Liam — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:40:23 +0000

I’m afraid you won’t find any dancing lepre [...]

The 25 Best Articles for Your St Patrick’s Day Reading!

Corey — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:00:38 +0000

The Ides of March tend to bring out the best articles a [...]

Which World Record will You Break in Ireland This Year?

Corey — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:12:26 +0000

Last week a group of 800 Irish students set the Guinnes [...]

Journey Into Ireland’s Past and Present Through Music

Kerry — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:14:46 +0000

Ireland’s past is filled with the work of poets a [...]

The Charms of Ireland are Back… with Two New Designs

Corey — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:30:46 +0000

For a limited time, we’re bringing back the Irish [...]

10 Reasons to Ditch the Tour Bus and Self-Drive in Ireland

Guest — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:13:43 +0000

Ireland is an incredible country to visit and tradition [...]

My Perfect Day in Dublin

Corey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:26:31 +0000

My perfect day in Dublin begins on Grafton Street in th [...]

Join the Gathering

Guest — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:38:54 +0000

With The Gathering taking place in 2013, this year is u [...]

A Taste of The Gathering in Ireland

Corey — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:26:35 +0000

Thought you might enjoy this humorous take on The Gathe [...]

Ireland Audio Tours You Can Download Today

Corey — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:00:07 +0000

There was a time when an audio tour was something you p [...]

#124 When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Corey — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:23:28 +0000

There are plenty of things to consider to help you choo [...]

Finding Your Way in Ireland with My Discover Ireland

Liam — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:53:46 +0000

I love finding little things that help me plan my next [...]

#123 Exploring Ingenious Ireland with Mary Mulvihill

Corey — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:58:16 +0000

Episode Guide – Podcast #124 Exploring Ingenious [...]

Kids Travel Free on Dublin’s Luas, Aer Lingus Offers Meal Upgrades, and Guinness Bribes People with Free Pints

Corey — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:24:21 +0000

Here’s a bit of good news for those traveling to [...]

The Tale of Three Ladies, a Rental Car, and a Pesky Irish Goat

Corey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:53:41 +0000

Here’s a story of an Irish Travel Mishap contributed by [...]

Contemporary Irish Authors You Should be Reading

Corey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:56:06 +0000

Ireland has blessed the literary world with talents of [...]

Irish Folk Furniture’s Starring Role at Sundance

Corey — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:28:26 +0000

I used to worked with teens on a family archaeology pro [...]

Swallowed by a Donegal Ditch: Mishaps in Irish Travel

Guest — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:15 +0000

This week, I asked our readers to share their Irish tra [...]

Your Turn to Share: Travel Mishaps and Renting a Car at Dublin Airport

Corey — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:57:57 +0000

I’m researching two subjects this week, and you c [...]

It’s Irish Castle Day

Corey — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:48:44 +0000

I think we could all use a little break… and what [...]

Artists Eye: The Quilt of Ireland

Corey — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:04:41 +0000

Conor Murphy loves the land and seascape of Ireland and [...]

Artists Eye: Ireland’s West Coast Before Sunset

Guest — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:36:28 +0000

London-based photographer Przemek Czaicki captured this [...]

5 Websites that will Help You Get More from Ireland’s The Gathering

Corey — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:41:47 +0000

In 2013, Ireland is hosting what they are calling The G [...]

The Quiet Man Pub for Sale in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland

Corey — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:06:25 +0000

Pat Cohan’s Pub played a starring role in the 195 [...]

15 Websites to Help You Plan Your Trip to Ireland

Corey — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:53:29 +0000

You’re going to Ireland, and now you find yoursel [...]

Nollaig shona dhuit: An Irish Fireside Christmas Tradition

Corey — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 03:42:32 +0000

Episode Guide – Podcast #30 Lullaby for Caoilte I [...]

A Holiday Homecoming in Northern Ireland

Corey — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:46:43 +0000

The Northern Irish Tourist Board held a competition to [...]

Home to Ireland… in the Shannon Region

Liam — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:09:54 +0000

This video will tug at the heartstrings. I have so many [...]

We’re Giving Away Some Irish Dirt

Corey — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:48:44 +0000

Yep, we’re giving away a piece of Ireland here [...]

Secret Santa Gift Reports… Who’s Been Nice Around the Irish Fireside

Corey — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:31:55 +0000

Each year we host a wee Irish gift exchange. It’s [...]

Celtic Knotwork Plate Shard Jewelry Giveaway

Liam — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:25:27 +0000

It’s the giveaway season here at the Irish Firesi [...]

Cook Up a Traditional Irish Christmas Feast

Cindy — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:56:20 +0000

Who’s up for cooking a traditional Irish Christma [...]

A Wee Bit of Irish at Chicago’s One of a Kind Show

Corey — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:56:49 +0000

We’re hanging out in Chicago this weekend at the [...]

Michele’s TITANIC Giveaway 2012

Corey — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:29:52 +0000

The holiday spirit has come over Michele Erdvig from ww [...]

Christmas in Dublin: Video Postcard

Corey — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:35:26 +0000

Learn More About Christmas in Dublin >> En [...]

The Many Interpretations of the Trinity Knot

Guest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:37:57 +0000

The history and meaning of the trinity knot is often de [...]

Irish Celebrations in the US

Guest — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:45:56 +0000

37 million people in the United States have Irish ances [...]

The Irish Fireside Holiday Gift Guide

Corey — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:57:57 +0000

Find something for everyone on your list with Ireland-i [...]

Get Your Irish On with Some One-Day Cyber Monday Specials

Corey — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:36:41 +0000

It’s safe to say that the deals mentioned on this [...]

Introducing Our New Celtic Jewelry

Corey — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:36:13 +0000

Last March, Liam and I unveiled a line of handmade char [...]

The Ancient Art of Irish Storytelling

Liam — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:38:48 +0000

Just for you – a sneaky snippet of the Irish in S [...]

History of the Claddagh Ring

Guest — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:50:22 +0000

Celtic jewelry designs are cherished by many, but there [...]

Six Websites We’re Thankful For

Corey — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:24:56 +0000

There’s a tradition in the United States that on [...]

Secret Santa is BACK!!!

Corey — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:03:28 +0000

Secret Santa is returning to the Irish Fireside. Each y [...]

Dublin to Host Travel Bloggers

Corey — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:29:51 +0000

Ireland is already gearing up for a BIG year for touris [...]

Time-Lapsed Ireland

Corey — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:26:12 +0000

Ireland 2011 in a Time Lapse from carnetsdimages on Vim [...]

Artists Eye: Heading Into Town

Corey — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:27:49 +0000

Heading Into Town by John O’Grady – www.joh [...]

We Hope to See YOU at the Celtic Classic

Liam — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:05:24 +0000

It’s a big weekend for Corey and me. We’ll [...]

Driving Through Ireland

Guest — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:31:20 +0000

While there are countries all over the world full of wo [...]

Figuring Out What to Wear In Ireland

Liam — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:18:32 +0000

Knowing what to wear when you travel to another country [...]

Through the Wind and the Rain… a Collection of Songs

Kerry — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:52:55 +0000

A friendly listening room above a restaurant In Philade [...]

Five Irish Wedding Traditions Explained

Guest — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:47:15 +0000

Like most cultures around the world, the Irish have the [...]

What Do You Look for in an E-Book Experience?

Corey — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:07:03 +0000

Back in April 2011, you told us you wanted more Irish h [...]

The Happiest Neighbors in County Tipperary

Corey — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:06:29 +0000

I have to say, I’ve got the happiest neighbors in [...]

Download the Titanic iBook for FREE

Corey — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:53:49 +0000

One-hundred years ago the Belfast-built ship kno [...]

Finding Your Namesake Pub in Ireland

Corey — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:13:27 +0000

Sometimes it happens by accident, sometimes itineraries [...]

Will The Irish in Stories Project ‘Awakin’ Your Taste in Legend and History?

Corey — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:09:46 +0000

Ireland is a place brimming with legends and stories an [...]

The Irish Tradition of Buying Rounds in a Pub

Corey — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:24:27 +0000

There’s a tradition in Ireland of buying rounds o [...]

Finding a Bit of Ireland Close to Home

Corey — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:30:04 +0000

There’s just something about an Irish fest [...]

Book a Luxury Room in Dublin in a Blink

Emily — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:36:19 +0000

Last minute booking applications for your iPhone or mob [...]

We’re on Our Way to Irish Fest

Corey — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:08:05 +0000

In case you’re heading to Irish Fest in Milwaukee [...]

What Should I Expect from a €20 B&B in Ireland?

Corey — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:02:54 +0000

A new breed of B&Bs are popping up in Ireland, espe [...]

An Afternoon with Brian and Kilbeggan Whiskey

Corey — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:48:55 +0000

Finally! A distillery tour that got me up close and per [...]

In Search of Castle Matrix

Corey — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:24:12 +0000

For over a decade, my car rental maps had tempted me wi [...]

5 Irish Travel Tips No One Bothered to Tell You… Until Now

Corey — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:00:21 +0000

Sometimes it’s the little details that set a trip [...]

A Visit to Nenagh Castle

Corey — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:43:37 +0000

For nearly 20 years, I’ve looked up at the grey s [...]

Celtic Week Brings Music and Education to Asheville this Summer

Kerry — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:46:08 +0000

The music of Ireland and Scotland is woven deep into th [...]

Raising Children: The Path to Peace in Early Ireland

Cindy — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:17:09 +0000

Fosterage today has a totally different implication tha [...]

Four Irish Music Recordings You May Not Have Heard Yet…

Kerry — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:49:47 +0000

Ballads, Orchestras, Bluegrass, and a Touch of Belfast: [...]

June Giveaway: Ursula Celano Irish Greeting Cards

Corey — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:12:50 +0000

You may remember Ursula Celano’s notebooks from o [...]

Ireland in Bloom

Corey — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:15:44 +0000

This weekend Dublin hosts Ireland’s biggest garde [...]

4th of July: Ireland Gets in on the Fun

Corey — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:08:47 +0000

While St Patrick’s Day has become a moment for the worl [...]

Irish Coin Cufflinks Giveaway for Father’s Day

Corey — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:10:10 +0000

It’s been a while since we had a giveaway, and wi [...]

#122 Jumping Into Ireland with Michele Erdvig

Corey — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:10:37 +0000

Episode Guide – Podcast #122 Getting Ready for th [...]

Q & A: Ireland Travel Checklist

Corey — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:05 +0000

Do you happen to have a countdown/to do list for gettin [...]

Q & A: Caravans, Camping, and Glamping in Ireland

Corey — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:12:08 +0000

My wife and I travel in the US in our motor home, mostl [...]

Ireland… the most beautiful country – you decide

Corey — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:12:06 +0000

Sure, it’s another social media popularity contes [...]

A Visit to Altamont Gardens in Springtime

Corey — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:27:38 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2nt1aUgMM James Burke [...]

Artists Eye: Celtic Bluebirds

Corey — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:40:45 +0000

Bluebirds by Capallglas Studio - www.capallglas.com Iri [...]

5 Tips for a Self-Drive Tour in Ireland

Corey — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:53:42 +0000

The thought of driving on the left side of the road ter [...]

Cuppa Tea, Anyone? Ireland’s Other “Black Stuff”

Cindy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:18:25 +0000

Of Course It’s Hot! On my second day in Ireland m [...]

Artist’s Eye: Stone Row

Corey — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:36:40 +0000

Eightercua/Íochtar Cua, Stone Row/Sraith Ghallán, Kerry [...]

Shipwrecked Shards and Southern Hospitality

Liam — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:39:59 +0000

Last summer, I was asked to serve as Irish tour guide a [...]

Irish Roads Authority Switching Dublin to Galway Route to Right-Hand-Drive

Corey — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:13:43 +0000

In an effort to promote Ireland as a self-drive [...]

A Weekend Morning Digital Journey to Ireland

Corey — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:25:57 +0000

Today is the grand opening of Titanic Belfast and the k [...]

Getting Creative in Ireland

Corey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:38:03 +0000

For anyone with a creative bent, there’s nothing [...]

A Preview of Belfast’s Newest Titanic Landmark

Corey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:13:11 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDMoUHsWAyY The opening [...]

Inspired by the Lakelands of Fermanagh

Corey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:57:32 +0000

Many visitors may have dipped into County Fermanagh, No [...]

Talking Travel, Tours, RVs and Ireland on the This Week in Travel Podcast

Corey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:33:16 +0000

I had a chance to hang out this week with Jen, Gary, an [...]

Clueless About Irish Counties?

Corey — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:41:31 +0000

There are 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland and 6 [...]