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Back to Ireland

Hi everybody! I'm excited to share that I will be visiting Ireland for the 13th time next month with my fourth (and final) son in tow! See my 'about' page for why that matters :-).

While we are there, I will be making my second attempt to scale Croagh Patrick. The first ended in exhaustion halfway up (my third son reached the summit and rarely misses the chance to remind me! :-)

Thousands of hikers make the pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick each year, many of them barefoot (yes, you read that correctly). For more information on this uniquely Irish tradition, visit my previous article on the topic below.

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Choosing an Irish Name: Express Their Irish Side From Day One!

Choosing an Irish name doesn't need to be difficult - they are all around us! Read on for some of our favorite Irish names and their meanings.

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Dublin Ireland Travel Tips: The Origins of Many Irish Traditions!

Our virtual tour of the Emerald Isle continues with Dublin Ireland travel tips! Read on for exciting things to see and do in Dublin's fair city.

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Dunasead Castle Travel Tips: Exploring a 17th Century Irish Fortress

Our virtual tour of Irish Castles continues with Dunasead Castle travel tips. Read on for tips and fun facts about this "Fort of the Jewels."

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Irish Origins of Halloween: A Spooky Way to Express Your Irish Side!

Understanding the Irish origins of Halloween gives us a deeper awareness of Irish culture. Use these stories and traditions to express your personal Irish side!

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Jerpoint Abbey Travel Tips: Things to Know About a Historic Irish Site

Our Jerpoint Abbey travel tips will enrich your visit to this lovely Irish landmark. Read on and enjoy a virtual tour!

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Cork Ireland Travel Tips: Where Many Irish Expressions Come to Life!

These Cork Ireland travel tips come from my own personal experience in the Rebel City. Historic sites, great shopping, good food and more

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Glenarm Castle Travel Tips: Key Facts About a Northern Ireland Icon

Learning some Glenarm Castle travel tips offers the visitor a peek back in time. Read on for fun facts and information about this lovely Irish landmark!!

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Parkes Castle Travel Tips: Key Things to Know About an Irish Landmark

Parkes Castle travel tips offer yet another opportunity to look back in time. Actual travel is recommended but not required! Read on for fun facts and images..

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Irish Baby Gift Ideas: Never Too Young to Share Your Irish Side!

Sharing Irish baby gift ideas is a time-tested method of expressing your Irish side! Read on to find exciting gift ideas with an Irish theme.

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St Patricks Day Trivia: Fun Facts For the Most Popular Irish Holiday!

You can use St Patricks Day trivia to spice up your St Paddy's Day party, or just impress your friends with how much you about the Emerald Isle!

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Galway Activities and Travel Tips: Enjoy This Amazing Irish City!

To review Galway activities and travel tips is to learn about one of the country's fastest growing cities. Read on to find places of interest and things to do!

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Ireland Golf Vacation Ideas: Want a Life-Changing Golf Experience?

Ireland golf vacation ideas are on the 'bucket lists' of many of the world's most avid golfers. Here are some famous Irish courses, tips and vacation ideas.

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Portumna Castle Travel Tips: Fun Facts About a Lovely Irish Landmark

Our Portumna Castle travel tips begin with this: Elegant Portumna Castle is a wonderful photo opportunity and a monument to time gone by. Learn more here!

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Clifden Castle Travel Tips: Many Secrets to Ireland's Magical History

Our Clifden Castle travel tips begin with this: is only accessible by foot - making your visit even more rewarding!

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Malahide Castle Travel Tips: A Must-See Addition to Your Irish Tour

Malahide Castle travel tips are essential to fully appreciating this magnificent structure. It is one of the most-visited and well-preserved castles in Ireland!

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Choosing an Irish Wedding Ring: An Enduring Irish Expression of Love

Choosing an Irish wedding ring is the perfect way to express your Irish side, wherever in the world you (and your beloved :-) may be!

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Newtown Castle Travel Tips: Unique Shape Makes it a Unique Attraction

Our Newtown Castle travel tips begin with this: it's not just 'another' Irish castle! Read on for fun facts and images of this lovely Irish landmark!

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St Patricks Day Craft Ideas: Simple Ideas to Adorn St Paddy's Day!

St Patricks Day craft ideas give you a personal, colorful way to express your Irish side on St Patricks Day. Here are instructions for a few of our favorites!

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Your Irish Playbook: Irish Info, Recipes and Activities on Demand!

Your Irish Playbook is full of downloadable, shareable Irish games, recipes and activities to help express your Irish Side, wherever you are in the world!

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Easy Irish Food Recipes: Satisfy Your Hunger for Ireland!

Enjoying Irish food recipes is one of the easiest - and most delicious - ways to express your Irish side! Read on for easy, mouth-watering recipes!

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Best Clean Irish Jokes: Hilarious Jokes You Can Tell Your Mom!

Let's face it - the best clean Irish jokes can be difficult to find! Here we have sorted out the funniest and cleanest Irish jokes for any occasion!

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Irish Christmas Recipes: 3 Delicious Ways to Express Your Irish Side!

There are many traditional Irish Christmas recipes, none more delicious than the three we present here. Read on and let us know what you think!

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Christmas Limericks: A Joyful Irish Holiday Expression!

Learning and using a few good Christmas limericks is a wonderful way to add Irish flavorr to our favorite holiday! Learn a few here, or write some of your own!

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Meaning of the Ailm Celtic Symbol; An Expression of Ancient Culture

Learning the meaning of the ailm Celtic symbol gives us yet another way to express our Irish sides, wherever we are in the world!

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