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The Podcast on Irish Travel, Irish Customs and All Things Irish. We take you to some of the best Irish towns and villages. As we explore Ireland's most popular destinations, we offer our suggestions to get you off the tourist trail and in to the "real" Ireland. Sit back, relax and make yourself comf…

Liam Hughes & Corey Taratuta

  • Mar 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 184 EPISODES


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#161 Ireland's Little Ark

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 5:51


In an era of religious oppression, one Irish priest found a way to circumvent the laws and inspire his congregation on the Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare. Music composed by Hicham Chahidi Library “Shine” & “Tendresse” royalty free music http://musicscreen.org/

#160 The Glory of Holycross

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 6:37


Holycross didn't always have that name... until the arrival of a relic of the True Cross arrived it was known as the Church of the Eight Hands -- for rather gruesome reasons. There's a lot more to this church than you might notice on first glance, and I'm happy to tell you some highlights. Music composed by Hicham Chahidi Library Genval Style & Gregorian Song Style royalty free music http://musicscreen.org/

#159 The Pietà in the Bog

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 4:14


In the tiny village of Kilcormac, there's a holy statue that has been safeguarded by the locals for hundreds of years. It has survived religious suppression, Cromwell's armies, and a parish priest who thought it belonged with him.

#158 The Secrets of Timahoe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 3:12


In this episode I introduce you to a bit of the history and charms of Timahoe, County Laois, and sites nearby. If you go off the beaten path to visit Timahoe, you might consider some stops nearby, like climbing the impressive ruins of the Rock of Dunamase, touring the grand home and gardens at Emo Court, exploring the Slieve Bloom Mountiains, trekking along the Abbeyleix Bog Walk, and wandering the paths at Heywood Gardens.

#157 Downloading Offline Google Maps for Navigation in Ireland - AUDIO VERSION

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 1:51


Whether it's because you don't have an international plan for your smartphone or you simply hit a deadzone, it's a good idea to download local maps to your phone before you get lost in Ireland. In this episode, I walk you through the "hidden" feature in Google Maps that lets you get directions even when you phone is in Airplane Mode. A video version is available at https://youtu.be/2pQZmdIqWfc Google Maps is available for free in both the Apple and Google Play Stores.

#156 Four Ways to Access the Internet in Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 6:17


We've grown accustomed to around-the-clock internet access in our daily lives. That doesn't necessarily have to change when we travel in Ireland. Even if you're looking for occasional online check-ins, here are my tips for getting your devices connected on the Emerald Isle. Visit http://www.IrishFireside.com/wifi for more info.

#155 - Tips for choosing a rental car in Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 8:17


Here are my tips for choosing the right car rental company when planning your trip to Ireland.

Old Irish Traditions That Survive in Modern Ireland with Felicity Hayes-McCoy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 59:37


This special episode come from the Traveling in Ireland Podcast with Jody Halsted. I thought Irish Firesiders might enjoy the tales and tidbits shared by author Felicity Hayes-McCoy. More at https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/old-irish-traditions-with-felicity-hayes-mccoy-traveling-in-ireland-podcast/podcasts/

#154 Using Your Smartphone and Tablet in Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 13:36


We've gotten used to carrying the internet in our pocket, but when it comes to mobile phones and tablets abroad, there are few things every traveler should know to avoid expensive bills or unusable connections. In this episode, I've got tips to keep you connected during your trip to Ireland. Show Notes: http://irishfireside.com/2018/02/15/154-smartphone-tablet-ireland/

Nollaig Shona Duit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 6:01


Lullaby for Caoilte is our Christmas tradition here at the Irish Fireside. Enjoy. FYI: Nollaig shona dhuit=Happy Christmas in Irish In the spirit of Christmas we bring you this song performed by our friends in Tipperary, Ireland – Sheelagh Chadwick, Kathleen Costello and Theresa Larkin. Merry Christmas everyone. It’s become a Christmas tradition for us to post this one every year.

#153 A Daily Dose of Ireland with Alexa and the Amazon Echo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 13:16


A video version of this episode is available at http://irishfireside.com/2017/06/18/153-daily-dose-ireland-alexa-amazon-echo-audio-video/. Here's an overview of how you can keep up on Irish music, news, weather, books, and travel plans using the Amazon Echo.

#152 Medications and Your Trip to Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 4:46


Whether it’s prescriptions or over-the-counter, you’ll need to know how to pack them, what you can bring, where you can get more, and what to do if you need an emergency refill.

#151 Powering Your Electronics in Ireland - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 6:02


Whether it’s your phone, tablet, laptop, curling iron, or sleep apnea machine, here’s a look at how you can power up all your devices while visiting the Emerald Isle.

#150 Introducing Irish Fireside Travel Tip Episodes - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 1:28


I’m launching a series of quick, rough and ready podcast episodes that cover specific Irish travel questions.

SPECIAL: Ireland's Airports with Ireland Family Vacations and the Irish Fireside

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 45:22


Today Corey visits Jody Halsted and Ireland Family Vacations to discuss the ins and outs of Ireland's airports.

#149 Budgeting for Meals and Miscellaneous Expenses in Ireland with Stephanie Chastain

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2016 19:11


Our efforts to anwer Brian's question about budgeting for a trip to Ireland continue with Stephanie Chastain from Infinite Ireland as we focus on food and other expenses.

#148 The Best Irish Castles for Kids with Jody Halsted - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 30:25


Jody Halsted answers Max's question about choosing the best castles for kids in Ireland.

#147 What Sites Can I See Outside of Dublin Without a Car? – Featuring Pól Ó Conghaile – AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015 15:55


Pól Ó Conghaile answers Terry's question about seeing sites outside of the Capital without renting a car... "We’ll be in Dublin this September, and want to strike out and see some other parts of Ireland, but we won’t be renting a car. Where should we go and how should we get there?"

#146 What is tax free and duty free shopping in Ireland?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2015 14:28


Michele Erdvig sheds some light on a topic that can save tourists some serious cash on their purchases in Ireland.

#145 How Much Does Accommodation Cost in Ireland? – AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2015 14:18


Stephanie Chastain returns to talk about the various accommodation options available and how much you should set aside in your budget.

#144 How Much Should I Budget for Transportation on My Trip to Ireland? - AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2015 11:49


Stephanie Chastain steps in to help us figure out how much it will cost us to get to Ireland and how much we should set aside for getting around once we get there. Whether it’s a self-drive or public transportation, she’s got us covered.

#143 Where Can I Go to Hear Irish Spoken? - AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 14:02


Eoin O Conchuir from Bitesize Irish Gaelic steps in to tell us a few spots that are perfect for catching locals using the Irish language.

#142 How Much Time Should I Spend in Dublin? - Featuring Pól Ó Conghaile - AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2015 13:50


Pól Ó Conghaile steps in to answer a question many of Dubin's first-time visitors ask... "how much time should I spend there?" Pól's got tips for setting your pace, things to see, and making the most of your visit to the Fair City.

#141 Irish Travel Questions & Answers Announcement; plus "Practice Speaking Irish Day"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2015 5:23


We're announcing a new segment on the podcast where we answer your questions about travel in Ireland. You're invited to email you questions or record and send them. Plus, there's a new "holiday" in the works... Practice Speaking Irish Day!  

#140 Feeding Your Soul on Clare Island and on Your Trip to Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2015 56:04


Carl O'Grady takes some time to talk about the wonders of Clare Island and Corey offers a few tips that will help you take a second look at your travel plans and assure you don’t over extend your itinerary.

#139 Exploring "Delightful Dublin with Emily Westbrooks" -- AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2014 40:02


The pages of “Delightful Dublin” feel like you’re spending a day exploring a Dublin neighborhood with a good friend showing you her favorite places to eat, shop, play, and meet people. I've been lucky enough to chat with author Emily Westbrooks about her beloved city.

#138 Finding Value and Comfort in Ireland's Unique Hostel Stays

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2014 33:12


Hostels have come a long way in recent years, and many hostels offer a boutique, yet budget, experience for travelers. In this episode, we talk about Irish hostels and reveal a list of the best hostels.

#137 Time Travel in Ireland with Archaeologist Neil Jackman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2014 42:04


Neil Jackman introduces us to some of his favorite sites in Ireland and offers some insight into archaeology in Ireland.

#136 Learning to Speak Irish with Eoin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2014 45:33


Eoin Ó Conchúir from Bitesize Irish Gaelic offers his insights in to the Irish language and teaches us a few handy phrases in the process... "Pionta Guinness Le do thoil!!!" And Liam sings us a song in Irish.

#135 Irish Fireside Pen Pals Project

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2013 2:09


We're hosting an old-fashioned pen pal exchange where people write real letters to each other and send them through the mail. Details at www.IrishFireside.com/penpals

#134 Our 2014 Ireland Travel Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2013 3:17


Enjoy a few minutes of the top stories, quotes, videos, and photos from the Irish Fireside in the last year.

The Amateur Traveler: An American in Belfast - Titanic, Murals, Meals, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2013 25:53


Chris Christensen talks to Mary Jo Manzanares about her travels in and around Belfast... Titanic, murals, meals, and more... on the Amateur Traveler Podcast. http://irishfireside.com/2013/12/19/american-in-belfast-travel/

#133 Fairytale Travel in Ireland with Christa Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2013 34:59


The original headless horseman, St Kevin’s hideaway, the remains of St Nick, and the Hellfire Club are among the fairytale treasures from The Fairytale Traveler Christa Thompson.

#132 Ireland's World Heritage Sites with Gary Arndt

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2013 39:26


In this episode Corey chats with blogger, podcaster, and photographer Gary Arndt about his recent trip to Ireland, world heritage sites on the Emerald Isle, and Ireland's appeal to Americans.

#131 The Ferry, Adventure, and Ireland's Connection to Liverpool - an Interview with Helen Davies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2013 28:15


In this episode Corey sits down with blogger Helen Davies to talk about her recent visit the Emerald Isle where they talk about traveling by ferry, taking in a bit of adventure travel, and Ireland's connection to the city of Liverpool.

#130 Keeping Your Trip to Ireland Alive After You Get Home

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2013 40:34


Our listeners share the ways they keep their trips to the Emerald Isle alive.

#129 Alternatives to Ireland’s Most Popular Destinations PART 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2013 15:16


In this episode Corey shares our listeners' picks for alternatives to five more of Ireland’s most popular sites. Then Liam honors Ireland's Titanic heritage by singing the last song reportedly played on the deck of the Titanic.

#128 Alternatives to Ireland’s Most Popular Destinations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2013 14:46


In this episode Corey shares our listeners' picks for alternatives to five of Ireland’s most popular sites. Then Liam finishes the podcast by singing Yeats’ poem “The Wandering Angus.”

#127 Perks, Privileges, & Discounts on Your Trip to Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2013 6:50


Test drive some special offers on Irish travel from the Gathering Gestures and Heritage Island Ireland Discount Guide… on your smartphone!

#126 Liam and the Old Souls of Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2013 19:49


In this episode Liam talks about Irish story telling and the old souls that bring tales to life as part of the launch of Gavin Greer's free ebook "Ireland: A Gathering of Stories"

#125 Your Smartphone in Ireland and the Best Apps for Irish Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2013 50:44


In this episode, I chat with Jody Halsted and Stephanie Chastain about smartphones in Ireland and the best apps for Irish travel.

Corey's Visit to This Week In Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2013 61:36


In honor of the St Patrick's Day Season, Corey stops over at This Week in Travel where he chats about Ireland... and all kinds of other travel headlines.

#124B (AUDIO ONLY) When Is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2013 8:09


The audio-only version of Episode #124

#124 When Is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2013 7:44


In this video episode Corey considers a several factors that may influence when you will plan your trip.

#124 When Is the Best Time to Visit Ireland?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2013 7:44


In this video episode Corey considers a several factors that may influence when you will plan your trip.

#123 Exploring Ingenious Ireland with Mary Mulvihill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2013 36:09


In this episode, we chat with Mary Mulvihill about Ireland's science and innovation contributions with a look at the Hill of Tara, Newgrange, the Antrim Coast, Dublin City, and interesting places throughout Ireland

Headlines from the Irish Fireside PDF-Only w/ Links

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2013


No Audio or Video in this Post / PDF-Only. Click "View PDF or look under "Show Extras" for PDF.

#122 Jumping Into Ireland with Michele Erdvig

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2012 26:38


Michele Erdvig and Corey Taratuta cover some of the most popular Irish travel news in preparation for the 2012 tourism season.

This Week in Travel Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2012 69:20


The good folks over at the This Week in Travel Podcast invited Corey come on and talk about travel... RVing... and, of course, IRELAND!!! Enjoy.

#121 The Certificate of Irish Heritage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2011 27:12


Karl Elliston answers all our questions about the new Certificate of Irish Heritage.

#120 The Thrill of Gaelic Games at Croke Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2011 29:29


It's the season of Sundays in Irish sport, and there's no better place than Dublin's Croke Park, the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), to take in a match.

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