Irish America
Irish America
The term ‘craic’ is a uniquely Irish one. It means fun and enjoyment and good times had by all. After two long years, the ‘craic’ is truly back in Ireland. There is a buzz in towns and cities again, laughter in the streets, and music in the air. And what perfect timing as Spring begins to appear. Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote, “Nothing is so beautiful as Spring – When … [Read more...] about The ‘Craic’ is Back in Ireland
Seeing the word “final” in print or online can have different effects on the reader. Irish people are often reminded of the “All-Ireland Final” and it’s great to think about those big sporting events featuring Gaelic football and hurling. For others, however, “final” might awake memories of receiving a “final notice” demanding payment of some half-forgotten bill.
As I … [Read more...] about Ireland is Back
Following its successful vaccine rollout, the Irish government’s plan is to end most COVID-19 restrictions
by the end of October.
Irish America is offering readers the chance to win a dream trip for two to Ireland. The winner will receive two round-trip Economy class tickets on Aer Lingus and a 7 Day/6 Night Taste of Ireland guided coach tour courtesy of CIE.*CIE ItineraryDay 1: Independent SIghtseeing Dublin - Take a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and enjoy all Dublin has to offer from the Guinness Storehouse … [Read more...] about Ireland Trip Information and Itinerary
The future is bright for communities along Ireland’s longest river as the Shannon Greenway is coming soon. Ireland’s majestic Shannon River is celebrated in song and story, and now plans are afoot for a Greenway that will make it more accessible to all. The proposed corridor will run on the western shore of the river from Cavan through Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway and … [Read more...] about The Shannon Greenway
Niall O'Dowd was on the first full Aer Lingus flight from New York to Dublin this week as entry requirements in Ireland were finally rolled back.Aer Lingus flew its first full flight since March 2020 from New York to Dublin on Monday, as Covid travel restrictions in Ireland are no longer in place and families can again reunite. Irish America's publisher Niall O’Dowd was on the … [Read more...] about The Homecoming:
My Joyous First Return to Ireland Since Covid Began
