Is corned beef Irish? Many people will tell you that it isn't – and that was the story I had heard as well. But according to a thesis written in 2011 by Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire from the Technological University Dublin and Pádraic Óg Gallagher, owner of Gallagher's Boxty House, corned beef does have a... The post A (Brief) History of Corned Beef in …

Learn Dublin's history through famous songs! In this podcast Jody chats with Fiona Dalton about her musical history tour of Dublin. Dalton's Musical History Tour of Dublin This article is based on a podcast episode featuring Fiona Dalton, the founder of Dalton's Musical History Tours. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can... The post Musi…

Ireland's history is rich and complex, with the Great Famine being one of the most significant events. The Irish Famine, known as an Gorta Mór, the Great Hunger, in Ireland, changed not only Irish history but, arguably, the history and future of countries across the globe as over one million people died from hunger and other... The post The Nationa…

Planning a trip to Ireland is thrilling with so many beautiful places to explore! But if you're not careful, a few common mistakes could get in the way of your perfect adventure. We All Make Mistakes When Planning an Ireland Vacation In 2 decades of Ireland travel I've made my own share of mistakes. My... The post 5 Common Mistakes When Planning an…