Global Irish Travel

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Wanderlust. . . . It’s part of the Irish experience. Maybe it’s even in the DNA.

But from the voyages of St. Brendan, through the exile of the earls, to the many waves of emigration, up to today’s globetrotting expats and tourists, the penchant for the Irish to want to see the world beyond is well known. Heck, Van Morrison even wrote song about it.

With that in mind, we begin.

The Wild Geese Global Irish Travel group aims to provide a vehicle for members to share their wisdom and experiences by posting destination articles, reviews, and travel tips. In time, with the cooperation of industry partners, we envision setting up tours and discounts to Ireland and/or other sites of Irish interest.

So, if you’re the kind of Irish man or woman who’s always got a bag packed for the next adventure, come join us!  The boarding gate is open.

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Help a Fellow Wild Geese Member Plan Her Trip

by The Wild Geese

Sep 17, 2014

On Sunday, September 14, 2014, Kathleen Acker posted the following request here in The Wild Geese Global Irish Travel group:

I'm hoping that this will be the source I've been looking for.  My husband and I are planning a trip, to Ireland, next year - 2015:  it will be our 35th wedding anniversary and the 100th anniversary of my father (I'm second generation Irish American on 3 of my four ancestral sides.)  Chuck has never been to Ireland and I haven't been there since college - so very long ago.

I'm hoping to see the Western part of the Country the most:  Mayo and Donegal are where my Dad's parents came from, Roscommon and Armagh on my Mom's side.  I can only identify Ballina as home to any of them - my father's Mother.  I know that the rest of the country is wonderful but if we only have 7-8 days I'd like to see that part of the country that I most identify with.

Any, and all, help will be appreciated.  We have the passports, we just need to tie down an itinerary!  No specific date scheduled:  Chuck is lucky enough to be retired but I'll be able to be off.  I've heard early spring is nice, fall even nicer.  We live in the Washington, DC area and can leave from either Dulles or BWI.

Thank you, in advance, for any assistance.

Kathleen

Can you help Kathleen out with suggestions and tips about the trip she and her husband are planning for 2015?  Please leave your comments below, and thanks for showing the warm community spirit that makes The Wild Geese what it is!

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    Bit Devine

    Kathleen, most tours won't get you where you've indicated that you want to visit...

    You would have to drive or hire a private driver... I've a list of private hire drivers ...

    Email me if you would like some help in that area, bitdevine@rinconcreekstudios.com
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    Sep 17, 2014

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      Kelly O'Rourke

      Donegal is beautiful!  Of course you must see Slieve League: one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

      Sep 23, 2014

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        Benny O'Carroll

        Dear KathLeen,

        I will be more than happy to assist you.Take a look through my site www.bennysireland.com .

        I'm from Ireland 

        Best Wishes.

        Benny

        bENNY

        Nov 1, 2014