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Traveling to Ireland During COVID-19 – Tips & Tricks – December 2021
I recently had the opportunity to return to Ireland after a two-year absence, and the traveling experience was MUCH different than what I experienced in 2019. Obviously, the pandemic has changed things substantially. But once you got used to the changes, things went pretty smoothly. I was in Ireland on business (though I did a…
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The Fiver – Five Irish Comedians You Should Know
Laughter is a universal language. No matter where you go in the world, everyone enjoys a good joker from a master of the trade. Ireland has more than…
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Top Ten Things to Do in Dublin for First Time Visitors
Dublin is the jewel of the Emerald Isle and not just because it’s Ireland’s capital and largest city. Humans have lived in the area since prehistoric times, but…
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Irish Film: First Look at The Shadow of Violence
This looks good! And dark! In The Shadow of Violence, “In the dark underbelly of rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas ‘Arm’ Armstrong (Cosmo Jarvis, Hunter…
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Top Ten Most Important Events in Irish History
Ireland is a country with a long and proud tradition. People have been living on the Emerald Isle since before recorded history…
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Beautiful Old Map of Ireland From 1836
I came across this beautiful old map of Ireland from 1836 and had to share it. Check it out: You can view…
A Geologic Map of Ireland
This is really cool! Found this on Reddit – it originated on Twitter. It’s a map of the geology of Ireland in…
Ten Irish Slang Words You Should Know
Language is full of slang terms that have a different meaning than we might think. Slang is usually the most fun aspects…
Short Film: Spitfire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9rzNYc9cOc November 1940, during the greatest conflict man has ever known, an epic duel unfolds between two ace pilots, each willing to…
Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Things to Do in Limerick
Image by By Stevesphotography – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Not just the name for a type of joke, Limerick is…
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Ireland on Film: Ten Irish Drama Films You Should Watch
The first Irish film studio came about in 1958 and since then, Ireland has produced a great number of films across many…
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Top 10 Ireland: Top Ten Castles in Ireland
Like the United Kingdom and much of Europe, Ireland has many castles built over its long history. They belonged to Irish Kings,…
Irish Telly: Top Ten Irish Television Comedies
Over at Anglotopia, we’ve written a lot about British comedy from Monty Python to the Carry On films and while Ireland’s culture…
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Ireland Flight Review: Aer Lingus – Chicago to Dublin Flight Review – ORD-DUB – There and Back Again
In 20 years of long-haul travel, I’ve only had the chance to travel two airlines, British Airways and American Airlines. On a…
Irish Film: First Look at Arracht – New Irish-Language Film about the Great Famine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBUqJPP28Kk Here’s a first clip from the upcoming Irish film Arracht, an Irish-language drama that will world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights…
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Video: Geography Now Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWZiO7YNoPQ Geography Now is one of my favorite YouTube channels. Every week they release a new guide to the geography of a…
The Great Hunger: Ireland’s Potato Famine
Ireland’s Great Famine of 1845-1849 has left a searing wound on the country’s history. This national tragedy decimated the Irish population, killing…
Who is St Patrick and Why Is He So Important?
Arguably the most famous amongst the four patron saints of the British Isles, St. Patrick’s celebrity is owed in part to his…
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Video: A Guide to Various Irish Accents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee_N3g4ORLk A quick guide to the accents used by different areas within Ireland. There isn’t just one ‘Irish Accent.’
Video: How to do an Irish Accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9NKyBiu6FM A cool video by a dialect coach teaching you to speak with an Irish Accent.
The History of the Flag of Ireland
Ireland is one of the culturally rich countries in Europe whose history dates many centuries ago. The country has risen above and…
The Best 7 Attractions in Ireland
Whether you are a history buff or like to visit attractions that are just a little bit quirky, Ireland is the destination…
Exploring Ireland – 7 Historical Landmarks to Visit
Ireland is a trove of historical landmarks, but only seven will be listed here. They are in different parts of the country…
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An Irish Toast
Here’s to the wine we love to drink, and the food we like to eat. Here’s to our wives and sweethearts, let’s…
Irish Say: It’s Easy…
It is easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song, but the man worth while is the one who…
Video: Food in Ireland
Ireland is the place to go for foodies. Join Mick in Kilkenny at the farmers market sampling some of the finest local…
10 Things to Do in Dublin For Under €10
The lively capital of Dublin is packed full of top-class restaurants, 1,000 years of history and legendary Temple Bar nightlife, but most…
Recipes: How to Make Fresh Irish Scones
This recipe for Irish Sones will makes 6. Ingredients 1 cup white flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 pound butter, softened 2…
