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Ireland in July: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip
All you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland in July. The best places to visit in July in Ireland, what to pack, what to book when and what to expect if planning a trip to Ireland in summer. July is the heart of summer in Ireland and a lovely time for visiting the Emerald Isle. The weather that had started improving in May is now at its best and summer is in full swing: this is a time for ice creams, days in the parks, hikes and even drinks in outdoor terraces! I know that this surprises many: Ireland is indeed more famous for bad weather and…
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Hot Wiskey: how to make a delicious irish Hot Toddy this Christmas
A super simple recipe to make hot whiskey, a warming and delicious Christmas drink with Irish Whiskey, hot water, honey and spices (alcoholic). Hot Whiskey, the Irish Hot Toddy, is a warm beverage made of whiskey, hot water, honey, and a touch of spices. This hot cocktail is the quintessential Irish Christmas drink for the festive season, but people also love it later in winter, especially as a comforting beverage in the case of a cold or just to warm up during the dark and days of winter. During December, you find hot wiskey served in pubs, as well as private homes, its warming spicy aroma very much an Irish…
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Four days in Northern Ireland with kids: the child friendly itinerary you’ll love
4 day Northern Ireland with kids Itinerary : how to see Derry, the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Bridge and Belfast area with children. I don’t often use the word ‘breathtaking’, to describe a place. I find the term abused, inaccurate and lazy, a little bit like a ‘hidden gem’ or ‘best-kept secret’. However, when a turn of the road suddenly revealed the rugged beauty of the Northern Ireland coast, it took my breath away. It came out with an ‘oh wow’ sound and left me uncharacteristically speechless! Before I came to Northern Ireland, I had no idea it was as beautiful as it is and now I count the Antrim Coast…
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Avondale House with kids: why you’ll love this stunning estate for a family day out near Dublin with children
Things to do in Avondale house and why we love it for a family day out with the kids near Dublin. Avondale House in a Home and Estate in County Wicklow and a wonderful place to spend a day out with the kids. Originally the house and estate of Parnell, until a few years ago Avondale House was a nice estate with a large playground cfae and a fascinating forest walk. However, Avondale House and Gardens recently went through a significant makeover and it is now equipped with a tree walk, a state-of-the-art playground for children and food options. We used to go Avondale all the time: having family nearby,…
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How to see Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells (and why you’ll love them)
All you need to know to plan a visit to Trinity Colleg Dublin and how to see the Book of Kells: tips for visitors. Trinity College and the Book of Kells are two of the most famous attractions in Dublin and among the most beautiful and fascinating spots in the city. Located in Dublin city center, overlooking monumental College Green, Trinity College is a historic Dubin university dating from 1592. Inside its imposing and stunning campus, you can admire its beautiful architecture, get a taste of college life but mostly admire the incredible Book of Kells, a medieval manuscript like no other. This is all you need to know to…
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How to say Happy New Year in Irish
Learn how to say happy new year in Irish and other festive greetings in Gaelic to impress your family and friends! In our previous lesson, we learned how to wish someone a happy Christmas in Irish. Today, we add another holiday greeting to our Irish vocabulary and we learn how to wish someone a happy new year. Need to know! Irish has three dialects: Munster, Connacht and Ulster Irish. The pronunciation of words differs widely between one and the other: in this post, I am using the form my kids are learning in school here in Dublin. What you hear in other parts of Ireland may be different: all forms…
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Ireland in January: all you need to know to plan a perfect trip
All you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland in January: what to expect from the weather, what to pack, the best things to do in January in Ireland. January is the heart of winter in Ireland. It is a dark and wet month, more suited to sitting in front of a fire with a cup of hot chocolate than sightseeing: however, this doesn’t mean visiting Ireland in January is a bad idea! While you will need to wrap up well and come to terms with rather short hours of daylight, January in Ireland also has some perks, ranging from smaller crowds to lower prices and pretty spectacular…
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Visiting the Dingle Peninsula: all you need to know to plan a trip to this stunning corner of Ireland
All you need to know to visit the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, Ireland: the best things to do, unmissable stops, travel tips for this stunning stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way. The Dingle Peninsula is a stunning peninsula in the West of Ireland, stretching from County Kerry into the Atlantic ocean. It is one of the most scenic places in Ireland and a fantastic destination from an Irish road trip. On the Dingle Peninsula, you find many things that make Ireland extraordinary: breathtaking scenery, vast beaches, rumbling ocean, colorful towns and the traditional Irish welcome that makes the West of the country such a fantastic place for visitors. Dingle is one…
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Magical Christmas markets in Ireland you’ll love this holiday season
A curated selection of Christmas markets in Ireland you will love this festive season. If you are in Ireland at Christmas, There is no better way to get yourself immersed in the spirit of Christmas in Ireland than by visiting one of the many Irish Christmas markets! Christmas markets in Ireland are not as big as in countries such as Germany or Austria and they do not attract the same international attention. However, they are popular with locals and they are good fun. If you are in Ireland in December, you will find them in many towns and they are a fantastic opportunity to mingle with locals, get pretty gifts…
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Ireland in November: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip
All you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland in November: what to expect from the weather, the best things to do, packing and travel tips for November in Ireland. November in Ireland is the start of the winter. As October comes to an end, its crisp days and colorful foliage palette slowly fade, giving way to shorter daylight hours and a sky that tends towards shades of gray, with only the occasional splash of blue. Despite its wintery aspect, however, November is not a bad time to visit Ireland. During the first part of the month, you can enjoy Ireland’s autumnal colors and the occasional hike. As…
