Ireland

Kilmainham Gaol (Jail) in Dublin was built in 1796, and served as a prison for 128 years. It played an important part in Irish history, as many revolutionary leaders were imprisoned and some executed on [...]

At the Guinness Brewery tour in Dublin, we took lessons on how to pour the perfect pint. That includes a step where you fill the glass 75% full and let it sit for 119.5 seconds [...]

Oh, the skies were black, the wind howled and still we played golf. I was at the driving range during a nasty shower and someone said, "Now there is a dedicated golfer". I said, "No, [...]

At the Ha'penny bridge in Dublin, and a statue to Molly Malone... along with the lyrics, in case you forgot them!!In Dublin's Fair CityWhere the girls are so prettyI first set my eyes on sweet [...]

The Book of Kells is an Irish national treasure kept at Trinity College in Dublin. It was created about 800 a.d. and details the four books of the Gospel. It has been stolen, survived fires, [...]

Miss Courtney's Tearoom in Killarney is famous, now operated by the 4th generation of family. All of the china there has been donated - Miss Courtney put out a notice that she'd accept china from [...]

He's #5 in world golf rankings, andn I met him at the Ballybunion course in Ireland, chatted him up and clinked glasses with him to wish him good luck in the British Open. Having said [...]

"There is a stone there, that whoever kisses, Oh! He never misses to grow eloquent."  This took some effort! You have to climb 100 old stone steps to the top of Blarney Castle, then lean back [...]

We're officially calling this the Gortex Golf Tour. Sprinkles, showers, rain, winds up to 40 miles per hour. Wind so fierce that wearing a brimmed hat of any sort is impossible. It's a battle with [...]

About as big as Indiana, 4 million people. Ireland is two separate countries - Republic of Ireland to the South (part of the EU) and Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom).  Currency is British [...]

We stumbled on the Clancy Music Festival in Miltown Malaby, Ireland. Music students, seasoned players, and beer aplenty. Music spilling out to the street in pub after pub!