Weather is always a fair topic in Ireland. Even when the weather itself isn’t.
A place from my fevered summer dreams? If you ever find yourself in Ireland with nothing to talk about, the weather is always a safe bet. Whether the weather is "lashing" (raining hard) or
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Despite the best efforts of academia, my irreverence is still lurking.
- Granny Weatherwax Hello, lovely readers. Every now and then I receive email from nice folks who have found my site. Sometimes they ask for travel advice, other times they just send a friendly
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Every once in a while, Ireland has a summer. You’d think it would be a rather regular occurrence, but I assure you it is not.
Every once in a while, Ireland has a summer. You'd think it would be a rather regular occurrence, but I assure you it is not. Oh, the Earth's axial tilt and rotation around the sun
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Summer has finally arrived! I should probably *knock wood* when I say that, but I’m still basking in the glow of a glorious, sunny Ireland.
Summer has finally arrived! I should probably *knock wood* when I say that, but I'm still basking in the glow of a glorious, sunny Ireland. A friend was visiting from out of town, just for
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“What happens in Ireworld on St Paddy’s day, sis?” my brother asked innocently.
My brother, on Facebook: "What happens in Ireworld on St Paddy's Day, sis?" Me: "Many of the natives are frightened and confused by the swarms of Thoor-Eests, a race of humanoids who descend upon the
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When what to my wondering eyes did appear, but an An Post carrier in sprightly green gear!
And LO! did a Christmas miracle occur! The dog still abed, paw sore from mishap, I'd just gotten up from a long winter's nap, When down in the kitchen there arose such a
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I made a comment on Facebook. People replied, suggesting I know nothing about Ireland.
Have you heard the story of the Irish guy in Abu Dhabi who took his cab driver with him into a theme park? It's been getting a lot of press. (You can find various versions
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People can turn a travel nightmare into a hilarious adventure, and a quiet cup of tea into a golden memory you cherish for the rest of your days.
In Ireland, when locals speak of travelling to the continent, it's often referred to as "going to Europe." Cork has an international airport, but flight frequency and routing vary greatly depending upon season and world
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Perhaps you’ve noticed the sound of crickets around the blog. Here’s why.
Good morning, party people. How have you been for the last year or so? If you are (or were) a regular reader here, you may have noticed that I stopped updating the blog. The last post
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With cold descending upon the northern hemisphere, what travel madcappery can one get up to? Hmm, what to do in winter?
Why, hello, there! Have you enjoyed the soothing serenade of crickets here on the site, gentle reader? My deepest apologies for leaving you without astounding travel news and inspiration from around the world. I have
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West Cork, Ireland, is always beautiful, but dolphins definitely add to the magic.
Have bunches and bunches going on, but couldn't resist throwing together post about the breath of fresh air I got last week. Linda of Islandmomma and I went whale watching down in Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland, with Whale Watch
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Getting a peek into one of the best preserved star forts in Ireland: Elizabeth Fort
Scattered around Cork are various elements marking historical events throughout the ages. The juxtaposition of ancient and contemporary is one of the things I love most about living in Europe. Now centuries old pubs not
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Some snaps of the local St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Cork, Ireland.
Happy Paddy's Day to you! Hope yours was green, lively, safe, and fun. Here are a few - OK, a bunch of - snaps of the local goings on here in Cork, Ireland. Enjoy!
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Charles Fort in Co. Cork, Ireland: historical, brooding, flirtatious, and …romantic.
Today's post was written by my friend and fellow expat, Emily Davis-Fletcher. She writes a lot of great poetry and fiction. She also has a sly sense of humor, hidden beneath a friendly and
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It’s still cold, but there are signs of spring beginning to show in Ireland!
Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love! ~ Sitting Bull Sproi-oi-oi-oi-oing! By
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My first proper Irish Christmas – packed to the gills with deliciousness!
Despite this being my third Christmas since moving to Ireland, it is the first I have spent in the company of Irish friends. The first year was spent with the ex, another expatriate like me,
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A visit to Youghal reveals tiny Vikings, the miracle of birth, bastard half brothers of the king, and tasty treats. Among other things.
You can't turn around in Ireland without bumping into history. Sometimes it's stuff that is brand new to the listener and has no emotional "hook", as it were. Other times, it involves well known characters
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Despite flowing through the heart of Ireland’s second biggest city, the River Lee is full of wildlife – even whales!
It's hard to pick out just one thing about Cork that makes this little Irish city so wonderful. There is music, art, wonderful food, history, and plenty of friendly people. Removing any of those elements
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