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Sunset in County Tipperary
Sunset in County Tipperary Thanks to Irish Fireside for this gorgeous photo! PS Have you seen their gorgeous charms of Ireland? © 2013, Jody Halsted. All rights reserved. The post Sunset in County...
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Postcard from Ireland: May 14, 2013
Hello from Ireland! We landed early this morning- about 6:30am! After a quick clothing change and refresher in the bathroom at Dublin airport, we made our way through customs, grabbed our luggage and...
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Postcard from Ireland: May 15, 2013
You can read the postcard from Day 1 here. Attempting to get us on “Ireland time”, I woke my sleepy girls at 9am for breakfast at the Hotel Kilkenny, which was included with our stay. The cold buffet...
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Serene, Beautiful Glendalough
The beauty and serenity you see in this photo make it easy to understand why St. Kevin chose Glendalough for his monastic settlement. Many thanks to Bob & Jean for this stunning photograph. Be...
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Postcard from Ireland : May 16, 2013
Enjoy the postcards from Day 1 and Day 2 before reading today’s installment. We didn’t have anything officially planned for today, but we couldn’t leave Kilkenny without at least visiting Kilkenny...
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Postcard from Ireland : May 22, 2013
Don’t miss the postcards from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7 and Day 8! The best way to fuel your day of sightseeing is a hearty Irish Breakfast, like this one at The Old Bank in...
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Kilkenny Castle along the River Nore
Kilkenny Castle stands Majestically along the River Nore This beautiful photo was graciously shared by Irish Fireside © 2013, Jody Halsted. All rights reserved. The post Kilkenny Castle along the River...
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Be Sure to Visit the Irish National Stud
Horse racing is the sport of Kings, and the birthline of many winners of races across the world can be traced to the Irish National Stud in County Kildare. Only 30 miles from Dublin, the National...
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Round Tower at Glendalough
The round tower at Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains is one of many sights to see in the valley between the lakes. © 2013, Jody Halsted. All rights reserved. The post Round Tower at Glendalough...
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Modern Comfort for Families at the Hotel Kilkenny
An easy drive from Dublin, Kilkenny is a terrific base for touring Ireland’s southeast counties. Located just off the city’s ‘Ring Road’ – the road that circles the town- the Hotel Kilkenny offers...
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The Chocolate Garden of Ireland – A Sweet Stop in County Wicklow
Beyond being a chocolate shop and cafe, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland can take you ‘behind the scenes’ of chocolate making. Participate in a Chocolate Workshop and learn where this tasty treat comes...
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Rainbow over Knockahopple Cottage, Tipperary
Knockahopple Cottage in Tipperary is available as a self catering cottage or a bed & breakfast This gorgeous photo courtesy of Irish Fireside. Learn more about staying at Knockahopple Irish...
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Rathgall Hillfort in County Wicklow
I am directionally challenged. Even on the best of days, when the sun is rising or setting, I can have difficulty knowing east from west. So a cloudy Irish day can really set me backward- even with a...
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Jerpoint Park ~ Visiting the Lost Town of Newtown Jerpoint
When my family visited Jerpoint Abbey in 2008, the legends and tales of the abbey and surrounding area stayed with us. As we explored the unique cloister carvings, one stood out and caught our...
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A Trio of Waterford Museums Share 1000 Years of History
Few visitors realize that Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city. Established by Viking raiders in 853, the city was established, overthrown by native Irish and re-established a number of times by both...
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Visiting Kilkenny Castle – Updated
Our tour with IrishTourism.com began in Kilkenny and we couldn’t leave without revisiting the castle, where quite a bit has changed since our first visit to Kilkenny Castle in 2008. The biggest change...
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Hore Abbey, County Tipperary, Ireland
Hore Abbey was the last pre-Reformation Cistercian foundation in Ireland and also the only Cistercian monastery in Ireland where the cloister was positioned to the north of the abbey. It is thought...
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Carving in the Cloister at Jerpoint Abbey
The carvings at Jerpoint Abbey vary from monastic to military to, well, confusing. Is this one a happy monk carrying wood with a cat? What do you see? © 2013, Jody Halsted. All rights reserved. The...
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Deer at Irish National Stud
This deer statue, nestled in the trees at the Irish National Stud, looks like he may sprint away at any moment.The Irish National Stud is a wonderful day trip from Dublin or afternoon stop during your...
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Playing in the Cloister Garth at Jerpiont Abbey
The cloister garth, an open space surrounded by cloisters, or open walkways, at Jerpoint Abbey is one of the largest such monastic spaces in Ireland. It provided a great place for the girls to play...
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