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Milwaukee Irish Fest

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A view of the Irish Fest Cultural Village

A view of the Irish Fest Cultural Village

Hello, Everyone! Kathy here.

Milwaukee Irish Fest is barely a week gone now, but I want to get things written down before they fade from my (ever-decreasing) memory.

What a time we had at 2009 Irish Fest! We saw and did so much; yet, there was so much more we wanted to do that we just couldn’t get to. We planned to do more interviews and watch more bands and talk to more people. The truth is that, just like when you’re driving yourself around Ireland, it takes longer to get from Point A to Point B than you think it should. This is not a bad thing! We lingered over a pint here and an exhibit there. We met up with some old friends and made some new ones.

We would certainly be remiss if we didn’t thank Corey and Liam from the Irish Fireside for showing us the ropes and acting as our tour guides for the weekend. And we can’t wait to go back in 2010! (more…)

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Episode 14 – Fairymount Farm – John and Linda Kenny Interview

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The Old Cottage at Fairymount

The Old Cottage at Fairymount

When we were planning our first trip to Ireland, we had no idea what we were doing. We were traveling with another couple and none of us had been outside of the borders of North America before. We had a lot of decisions to make. How would we decide what to see and do? Should we stay in hotels? Or B&Bs? Or should we rent a self-catering accommodation for the week? If we were to stay in a self-catering accommodation, where would we want it to be located? (more…)

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Episode 13 – All Ireland Travel Interview (Pt. 1)

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Peter, Kemberlee, Travis and Kathy

Peter, Kemberlee, Travis and Kathy

All Ireland Travel website (Kemberlee and Peter’s website)

http://www.allirelandtravel.com/

Peruse the site and check out the information related to travel to and within Ireland, as well as information about car rental and accommodation. As Kemberlee notes in our interview, the information/descriptions for many of the attractions and accommodations listed on the website were recently updated and expanded.

While you’re there, be sure to check out their blog. The link to it is found under “More Information” (select “blogspot”). You can also link to the Ireland Yahoo group from the website and sign up to join the discussions! (more…)

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Episode 11 – A Whirlwind Tour of Ireland

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Irish Lamb

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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Episode 10 – Ardmore and Lismore

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Lismore Castle

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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Episode 9 – Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains

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The Round Tower and Glendalough

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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Episode 8 – Powerscourt

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Pepper Pot Tower at Powerscourt

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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Episode 7 – Searching for Your Irish Roots

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Annie Moore Statue in Cobh

Annie Moore Statue in Cobh

In this episode, we interview our friend and travelling companion, Lisa, about her experiences regarding researching her Irish family roots.

One caveat: When doing research and finding information from any source, donât believe that the information you find is accurate until you can verify it by finding a second source that backs up that information. The government records arenât always accurate and neither are family records or the records of churches for that matter. ALWAYS CROSS-VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION! (more…)

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