Articles tagged ‘Other Destinations’
Magical Shannon Mist
By Seán | May 5th, 2007 |
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I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m usually one of those types who looks at his pillow and is fast asleep before the head even makes contact. I was renown in college for being able to fall asleep anywhere under the most unlikely circumstances. This not sleeping thing - completely disconcerting.
I suppose I’ve had a lot [...]
Irish walks scheme
By Seán | March 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I read the other day that Irish Farming Association President Padraig Walshe visited west Cork and talked about the creation of a walkways scheme, which would encourage farmers to open up their lands for recreational tourism. Not a bad idea in a country where there are some breathtaking walks on private land.
In his speech, Washe [...]
Mountain Biking in Ireland
By Seán | February 25th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Normally you’d need to be on the Adventure Travel Logue for this kind of thing.
In 2006 the number one reason tourists came to Scotland was for mountain biking holidays. A good friend of mine, Chris (pictured left there), competes on the UCI (International Cycling Union) World Cup Downhill circuit and is something of an [...]
Moydrum Castle and U2
By Seán | February 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Moydrum Castle is located on private land and, as such, is not necessarily frequented by tourists. The castle is viewable from the road, however, and U2 fans might get a little thrill standing where the band stood for their picture of their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire.
The castle itself was built by a British landlord [...]
Throw your money into the river Shannon!
By Seán | February 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Encouraging tourism is a big *ahem* part of Ireland’s agenda. Despite some unfortunate comments about Athlone (WHAT??!! That hotbed of fun and frolicking? Someone OBVIOUSLY missed the post on topless sunbathing!), government ministers have recently gained some grudging support from locals that could bring funding in to improve the area around the Shannon.
Lovely Shannonside walk
By Seán | February 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
On my way upriver recently on the Connacht side of town, I couldn’t help but notice that the comely, black iron light fixtures on the southeast bank seem to have reproduced themselves on the northwest bank.
Furthermore, some stainless steel benches have been installed, as if to purposefully inspire passersby to sit with their back to [...]
The Thirsty traveller visits Guinness
By Seán | January 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
This is a travelistic piece featuring the Thirsty Traveller’s visit to the Guinness brewery.
Dublin’s Famine Statues
By Seán | January 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Along the north quays at the east end of Dublin city centre you’ll find some strange and disturbing figures.
Gaunt and disturbing, these iron figures commemorate the great hunger that killed a huge portion of Ireland’s population in the last century.
I don’t feel like I can adequately discuss the famine itself in this entry. Perhaps [...]
Travelistic short on Trinity College
By Seán | January 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Here is a video short the city guide folks over at Travelistic have published on Trinity College in Dublin. Is it just me, or is there a lot of French stuff in these travelistic videos?
The original Claddagh
By Seán | January 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
You’ve seen the design, it’s an icon of Ireland herself: The Claddagh Ring.
The origin of the ring’s design has various stories, but its production can be traced to Thomas Dillon’s jewelers in Galway. There is a one-room exhibit on the history of the ring set up inside the shop and numerous examples of the ring [...]
