Irish Lamb
In response to a listener’s questions and comments, we produced this show in order to illustrate what a two-week vacation in Ireland could look like. This is only one of an infinite number of options available to travellers, but it will give you an idea of what you *can* do.
Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland! (more…)
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Lismore Castle
Ardmore is a lovely little fishing village located in west county Waterford approximately 70 kilometers SouthWest of Waterford City. It is probably best known in the area for its beautiful beach and for its Cemetery, which houses the grave of St. Declan. Lismore, one of the most historic towns in county Waterford, is probably best known for St. Carthage’s Cathedral and for Lismore Castle, the Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire. It was also once home to Sir Walter Raleigh. In this episode, we talk about the day we spent visiting Ardmore and Lismore and discuss what there is to see and do in the area. (more…)
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Saint Patrick Statue on the Hill of Tara
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Engaging Ireland!
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The Round Tower and Glendalough
The Wicklow mountains contain some of the most amazing scenic views in all of Ireland. Set near a series of lakes in the Wicklow mountains, the picturesque monastic settlement of Glendalough is steeped in history. In this episode, we talk about Glendalough and our day in the Wicklow mountains. (more…)
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Pepper Pot Tower at Powerscourt
We talk briefly about Belvelly Castle, mentioned in an earlier episode about Cobh. Then we talk about our trip to Powerscourt.
*Please note: We are not specifically endorsing any of the websites, companies, tourist sites or products that we list in our show notes. We are simply providing links to things we have mentioned in our podcast. You need to do your own research when deciding upon a product or service provider to find out which one best suits your individual needs and desires. (more…)
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Hook Head Coast
Day 2 in Ireland, we headed over to Kinsale to visit Charles Fort and view the cute little village. Charles Fort was well worth the drive – even after getting turned around in Cork – and we would recommend this site to anyone visiting the area. (more…)
We have about 30 days until our trip to Ireland! We discuss the itinerary for our May 2008 trip. (more…)
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Our update – Being outsourced and the beginning of the job hunt in Ireland.
Planning your first trip to Ireland – an overview. (more…)
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Why Ireland? And why will you want to keep listening? In this brief introductory episode, we give you the answers.
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