All Blog Posts Tagged 'Tourism' (99)


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Find Your Roots While Visiting Ireland

Are you planning a trip to Ireland, and do you hope to carry out some family history research during your visit?  If you happen to have an Irish born ancestor who emigrated to the United States, and are planning a visit to Ireland in the near future and hope to do some family…

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Added by Helen Kelly Genealogy on December 8, 2014 at 8:27am — No Comments


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'The Banner County' – Clare at a Glance

In our last blog post we took a look at Tipperary, the Premier County. In this week’s post we take a look at the Banner County. In…

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Added by RE/MAX Ireland on December 3, 2014 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

'What Is Seldom Is Wonderful' -- Mystical Innismurray Island on the Wild West Irish Tour

Innismurray Island is, perhaps, the gem of the Wild Atlantic Way and is certainly a place where Wild West Irish Tours loves to bring visitors. Steve Hogan was one such visitor this…

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Added by Wild West Irish Tours on November 25, 2014 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

Serene Greenery in County Galway

Ireland is known around the world as a place of fun, with pubs, singing and dancing, and of course, that's all true. But the Emerald Isle can also be a place for tranquility and quiet beauty. A visit to Brigit's Garden, just outside Galway City, will show that serenity and introspection are also part of the Irish experience.

Brigit's Garden is a perfect stop for those who…

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Added by Michael Quane on November 22, 2014 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

My Favorite Childhood Memory and a Cruise to Alaska





Growing up in north Jersey, my father was a pro at finding inexpensive things to do in Manhattan and often took my sister, Eva and I there for an…

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Added by Kathleen Concannon Maloney on November 21, 2014 at 7:30pm — 5 Comments

Dublin's Clontarf Castle

To lovers of history, Ireland is a land of castles and battlefields, and there are many of both in the Emerald Isle, given its contentious past. The Clontarf Castle Hotel brings the history-minded both, given its location in a renovated castle, close by the site of the important…

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Added by Michael Quane on November 17, 2014 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Finding Traces of My Irish Heritage with Wild West Irish Tours

Ken and Antonette Kaufman came on a Wild West Irish Tours special "Emigrant Trail Ancestry Tour" to find his family roots. Here is his story:

As long as I can remember, I have had a desire…

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Added by Wild West Irish Tours on November 6, 2014 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments


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The Premier County - Tipperary at a Glance

In our blog post last week, we mentioned some of the main attractions that you must see if you ever visit Waterford. This week we are having a look at…

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Added by RE/MAX Ireland on October 29, 2014 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

How and Where to Win a Free Tour in Ireland!

We are delighted to be Heritage Partners with The Wild Geese!  We are just home in the USA after a few months providing small group tours in the Wild West of Ireland. We thought we would get the (Gaelic) ball rolling with our latest…

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Added by Wild West Irish Tours on October 18, 2014 at 9:30am — 1 Comment


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Ireland's Oldest City - Waterford at a Glance

Ireland's oldest city celebrated its 1200th birthday this year. Here is a list of the top things to see and do, if you ever visit Waterford. Situated in the sunny southeast, the 'déise' county holds many of the countries oldest amenities. This list will provide you with…

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Added by RE/MAX Ireland on October 13, 2014 at 7:00am — 4 Comments


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Kells High Crosses

In 804, monks from St. Colmcille’s of Iona, Scotland founded a monastery in the town of Kells, County Meath. There, the Book of Kells was completed in the 9th century. The monastery is also known for its round tower and high crosses.

The town of Kells in County Meath boasts ecclesiastical significance, as it was the site of a monastery founded in the 9th century…

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Added by Celtic Tours World Vacations on September 22, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments


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Camden Fort Meagher: A Must-Visit in 2015

If you're a first time visitor to Ireland next year, you'll probably already have numerous places on your must-see list. However, if you've been before and want to experience something new, then Camden Fort Meagher in County Cork might be for you.

The fort…

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Added by Got Ireland on September 18, 2014 at 12:30pm — No Comments


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Journey of a Lifetime, Ireland's Causeway Coast

Set your spirit free with the journey of a lifetime.



To witness the drama of Ireland's Causeway Coast and Glens is to walk with the ancient spirits of its deep glens and experience a unique blend of…

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Added by Celtic Tours World Vacations on September 15, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments


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Travelling the Wild Atlantic Way - Donegal

Earlier this year Fáilte Ireland has launched a new tourism initiative called the Wild Atlantic Way.  It is geared both for international tourists and the domestic tourist and you may have seen the sign posts – a jagged line representing waves on a blue background which are dotted along the western coast of the country. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest signposted coastal…

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Added by ISLE magazine on September 14, 2014 at 6:00am — 2 Comments


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Glens of Antrim

These nine famous glens, endowed with evocative names and blessed with a diversity of landscape are also rich in history, in folklore and in the natural beauty that is a world away from the frantic bustle of modern life. Famed in legend are the magnificent Glens of Antrim.…

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Added by Celtic Tours World Vacations on September 8, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments


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Gardens and Country Parks of Ireland's Causeway Coast

To witness the drama of Ireland's Causeway Coast and Glens is to walk with the ancient spirits of its deep glens, forests, gardens and country parks. Experience a unique blend of majesty and sheer beauty. You won't just walk or drive through this land:…

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Added by Celtic Tours World Vacations on September 5, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments

Mystical Newgrange is a 5,000-Year-Old Irish Gem

It's older than the pyramids of Egypt and England's Stonehenge, and it's an astronomical wonder as well. Yet the passage grave at Newgrange, in Ireland's County Meath, is often ignored in…

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Added by Michael Quane on August 29, 2014 at 8:30pm — 6 Comments

Meet the Faces of IrishFireside.com

If you haven't had the chance to get to know New Wild Geese members Corey & Liam, drop on over and say hello!

Liam Hughes is a Jewelry designer…

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Added by Bit Devine on August 28, 2014 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

Chatting About Love and Adventure with Cupid's Crusade

The  following is a transcript from the LIVE Community Chat held here at TheWildGeese.com on Friday, August 8, 2014 with with Annette…

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Added by The Wild Geese on August 8, 2014 at 1:30am — 3 Comments


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Sligo Abbey

Sligo Abbey

Abbey Street, Sligo Town, County Sligo



Known locally as simply "The Abbey," this Dominican Friary was founded in the mid 13th century by Maurice Fitzgerald. The site contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb structure, well preserved cloister and the only…

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Added by Celtic Tours World Vacations on August 5, 2014 at 11:30am — No Comments

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