Travel Archive
Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and its historical and mystical…
Return to Ireland
The kings of Ireland were not inaugurated in Christian churches as were other European monarchs….
Brigid 1500 Festival Celebrates Ireland’s Matron Saint
2024 marks 1,500 years since the passing of Ireland’s foremost female saint, Brigid 1500 will…
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Magnificent Munster
Magnificent Munster Munster is located in the southern part of Ireland and consists of six counties: Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Its main centers of population include Cork […]
A Look at Leinster
A Look at Leinster Leinster is sometimes overlooked by travelers to Ireland, with the raw and rugged splendor of the south, west and north coasts attracting more attention. However, the […]
Beautiful Kerry
Who was the first European to discover the Americas? Contrary to popular opinion, it may not have been Christopher Columbus. In fact, it may well have been St. Brendan – […]
The Magic of Yeats Country Lives On
Ed: This post originally appeared in the February / March issue of Irish America after Bridget English was sent on assignment to attend the Yeats International Summer School the previous […]
Ireland’s Cultural Heartland: A Visit to Ireland’s West and Northwest
The West Patricia Harty’s tour of the West Landing in the West of Ireland “the cultural heartland” is a wonderful introduction to Ireland. “It is,” as Liam Scollan, the CEO […]
Oileán Iathghlas Éireann: The Emerald Isle
In late September, Irish America designer and photographer Patrick Cahalan took a CIE seven-day tour of Ireland. The photos in the next few pages give a taste of his experiences […]