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Category: Ireland

Empty Marlboro Street 2

A Different Sort of Paddy’s Day

Quietest St. Patrick’s Day ever. (Photos)

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A fountain on Grand Parade street in Cork, Ireland, with snow on the ground and the edges of the fountain.

Let’s Talk About the Weather

Weather is always a fair topic in Ireland. Even when the weather itself isn’t.

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A large container full of colourful papier-mâché maracas, decorated like Día de Muertos skulls.

I Aten’t Dead!

Despite the best efforts of academia, my irreverence is still lurking.

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Summer in Ireland: Places to Visit in West Cork

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.

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Giant, red poppy!

Fota House & Gardens: Summer is Here!

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. 

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Alien Invasion (aka, St. Paddy’s Day)

“What happens in Ireworld on St Paddy’s day, sis?” my brother asked innocently.

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Miraculous Packages

An Irish Christmas Miracle

When what to my wondering eyes did appear, but an An Post carrier in sprightly green gear!

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Do you even Ireland, bro?

I made a comment on Facebook. People replied, suggesting I know nothing about Ireland.

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woman and dog gleefully rolling in the grass at Drombeg Stone Circle

Travel: the Best Thing is also the Worst Thing

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.

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green grass in the quad at University College Cork with university buildings in the background

State of the Blog: Mastering an Irish university

Perhaps you’ve noticed the sound of crickets around the blog. Here’s why.

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Banana Bread Pudding with vanilla rum cream custard somethingorother... GAH! It's just AMAZING, OK?

What to do in Winter?

With cold descending upon the northern hemisphere, what travel madcappery can one get up to? Hmm, what to do in winter?

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Hello, lovely dolphin!

Dolphin Magic in West Cork

West Cork, Ireland, is always beautiful, but dolphins definitely add to the magic.

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peek-a-boo cathedral

Fun photo essay: a visit to Elizabeth Fort

Getting a peek into one of the best preserved star forts in Ireland: Elizabeth Fort

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St. Patrick's Day Parade, Cork, 2013

Photo Essay: St. Patrick’s Day in Cork

Some snaps of the local St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Cork, Ireland.

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Romancing the Stones of Charles Fort

Charles Fort in Co. Cork, Ireland: historical, brooding, flirtatious, and …romantic.

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Ireland: Signs of Spring

It’s still cold, but there are signs of spring beginning to show in Ireland!

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...well, maybe this spoon

Irish Christmas

My first proper Irish Christmas – packed to the gills with deliciousness!

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at least it doesn't have cannons

Chip Butties and Other Naughty Bits

A visit to Youghal reveals tiny Vikings, the miracle of birth, bastard half brothers of the king, and tasty treats. Among other things.

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