Boolynagleragh Bog and wind farm above Lissycasey in County Clare.

Turf: Staying Warm in Ireland during Winter

Boolynagleragh bog and wind farm above Lissycasey in County Clare. Like most chilly Northern climates, we use electric or oil for heating, but there’s one method that goes back thousands, of years, and its...

County Clare Summer Vista

When is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

This question comes from Donna Lab of Navarre, Ohio: “When is the best time to visit Ireland?” This actually is a question I receive quite frequently, and the answer really depends on your interests. My first...

Wildflowers-lined Irish County Road

My Favourite Places in County Clare

This question comes from Rendy Morris who asks: “I would like your thoughts — for my hopeful next trip — on the “Must See” places.  Maybe you could list your top 5 recommendations.” Thanks...

Why is Ireland Always Green? It’s not just rain!

While assorted vegetation undergoes its Autumn metamorphosis, there’s one constant on the island of Ireland — the pastures and hillsides are always green, hence the nickname “Emerald Isle.” Like the weather in Washington State...

Bonfire

Origins of Halloween in Ireland

Bonfires were a significant part of the Celtic Festival of Samhain. Many people are surprised to find that Halloween actually originated in the Celtic world of the Bronze Age when Celts inhabited Ireland, the...

Irish Red Deer in Autumn

Irish Red Deer in Autumn at County Kerry

An Irish Red Deer, Ireland’s largest native land mammal, forages in the Autumn greenery at Aghadoe in the hills over Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. The Red Deer is the only deer species native...

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