When you walk around the city streets of Dublin you will come across beautiful architecture, historic buildings and Churches. While St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest in Ireland, Christ Church is also an impressive sight that is full of beauty and history. Tours of the Church are available for a fee either on your own… Read More Christ Church Cathedral in Photos – Dublin, Ireland
Last month, after living in Ireland for almost 2 years, I finally made it to Blarney Castle. Tourists from all over the world come to Ireland to see this famous castle and of course, the Blarney Stone. They say that kissing the legendary stone will give the gift of gab. Millions have come throughout the… Read More The Blarney Castle and Kissing the Blarney Stone
My family has started the tedious process of purging and sorting the things we will keep as we prepare to return back home to the USA. Moving isn’t new for us but it never seems to get easier. As I look around I realize how short a time we have left in Ireland. I have… Read More Some of My Favorite Shops in Dublin
Since moving to Ireland I had been excited about going to the Aran Islands. They are a group of 3 islands off the west coast of Ireland. While there, you’ll be sure to hear the locals speaking Irish. With only 3 pubs, 1 ATM and just one grocery store, you’ll feel like you’ve entered an… Read More The Aran Islands – An Unlucky Family Vacation
Before I go on a trip or move someplace new I start researching where exactly I want to visit. My trusty Lonely Planet displays a gorgeous picture of a rope bridge on the cover of its Ireland guide. I knew immediately it was a place I wanted to go! A dangling rope bridge in Northern… Read More The Breathtaking Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
In February my family escaped the hectic grind of Dublin to see the Northwest part of Ireland for a short holiday in county Donegal. 300 shades of Irish green gave way to surprisingly brilliant earth tones as marshlands took over the landscape. Single lane bridges crossed spans of lakes that stretched for miles of coastline.… Read More Meandering Through Donegal
Malahide Castle and Gardens is a lovely place to visit just north of Dublin. … Read More Malahide Castle in Photos
When my family first moved to Ireland we started looking for nature hikes and waterfalls. Hiking and exploring nature is one of the family activities all of us enjoy. Ireland does not disappoint. We have seen some beautiful places. One of the first waterfalls that we visited was the Powerscourt Waterfall. Besides being the tallest… Read More Powerscourt Waterfall and Estate and Gardens
One of the tours in Dublin that is fun to go experience is the Guinness Storehouse tour. You can purchase tickets upon arrival or online ahead of time. It is a popular place so booking ahead may save you some time in lines. You will be there quite awhile to see it all. If you… Read More Tour of the Guinness Storehouse – Dublin
A favorite place for me to visit in Dublin was St Patrick’s Cathedral. I love seeing Churches and different architectural styles and looking around at all the intricate details that make each Church unique. Outside of the Cathedral there is also a nice green space to just sit and enjoy. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s… Read More St Patrick’s Cathedral in Photos- Dublin, Ireland