Valentine’s Weekend in the Marble City

If you are looking for a romantic break away this Valentine’s weekend, Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny might just be what you are looking for.  Set on 170 acres of mature parkland, yet just five minutes from Kilkenny City Centre, Lyrath Estate offers guests all the peace and tranquillity of a country house yet is within …

Cahernane House Wins Gold

Years ago, before the sleepless haze of children, my husband and I had a romantic getaway to Cahernane House. It was peaceful and felt like even with a house full of guests, we were treated like the only ones. So, I was understandably thrilled when the announcement came this week that the PREM Group owned, …

The Dungloe Baravan – All the Craic and Pints, on Wheels!

In this great land, there is a pub on wheels that travels from kingdom to kingdom, bringing merriment and refreshments to special festivities. It sounds like a myth or fairytale for grown-ups, but it's real. Very real, not just a thing of bedtime stories.

My Two Cents: Help Cork Airport Thrive

You may have read or heard recently about the decline of Cork International Airport, so I wanted to write about it here from an expat's perspective. Like most Americans living in Ireland, the only way I can hug my family is by flying (or taking a ship across the Atlantic). Which usually means Aer Lingus to London or Amsterdam …

You know you’re Irish at Christmas if…

O’Connor’s in Bantry

It is an understatement when I say I love O'Connor's in Bantry. It holds a special place in my heart because while pregnant I was able to eat an entire lunch there. My appetite was bad those months from my liver tumor so this was a welcome change and it must be said that their …

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

I have quite a few real Irish recipes and Irish-American recipes to share with you today so in the interest of space, I'm using links. I'll include a few yummy photos too, of course! Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch Irish White Soda Bread What it’s like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cork, Ireland Luck …

Irish Summer Vacation Photos. Hint: It’s a soft day

No caravan and no trip to the Canaries, but we enjoyed an Irish summer vacation this year. We went to West Cork and it was foggy and rainy the entire time! Thank goodness we don't mind the weather but really wishing I had Welly boots that fit in my purse! I'll try to write more …

Best scone in Ireland is actually a Scruffin in Carlow

Goodall’s of Ireland Reveals the National & Regional Winners of the Nation’s Favourite Scone One of the great culinary debates was laid to rest last week when Goodall’s of Ireland announced the winner of their search for the country's Best Scone! Carlow’s Café Formenti has been revealed as the winner of a €1,000 prize fund, …

Visiting Ireland: An Extended Q&A Session

An American friend whose family is planning a trip to Ireland asked my advice and here are all the questions and answers that resulted, so I thought I'd share it with you! There is probably someone else out there planning a trip over here to the Emerald Isle and maybe this can help a bit. …