This past weekend Alex and I were in Cork, spending part of the time searching for ancestors in Ireland. I had business there, but was very excited to finally make it down to Ireland’s 3rd largest city as this is where my great grandma Molly emigrated from when she was just 17. She sadly passed…
No trip to Ireland’s 3rd largest city and arguably its culinary capital is complete without a trip to its famed English Market. The market has a huge selection of delicious fresh made items including fantastic grilled sausages, paninis, authentic Italian style spaghetti, wonderful artisan breads and amazing Italian and Spanish salamis and cured hams to…
This past March, Bell and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary at the lovely Tinakilly Manor House in Wicklow, Ireland. The beautifully preserved Victorian mansion is a stark contrast from today’s cookie cutter hotels, while still providing a luxurious stay at a surprisingly affordable price. Their offseason rate of €80 ($90 US) per night, including…
I recently had the great pleasure to visit Belfast with my father. It was an unforgettable and unique experience, not only because trips like these can be wonderful for bonding with parents (hopefully!), but also because of Belfast’s unique history. When the Republic of Ireland gained independence from the British in 1922, after centuries of English rule,…
Nobody can dispute that Dublin is one of the world’s greatest cities for pubs. In fact, when you combine all of Ireland’s pubs, they are the country’s biggest tourist attraction. Whether you are looking for a good pint of Guinness, traditional Irish music, or a solid pint of smaller batch brews, you will be sure…
